Plumbing, A few new Questions

GreenSpottedPuffer · #1 09-25-2007, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by spoot

If it's not too much to lose, it's totally worth the attempt to do it yourself!

Yes, I am going to attempt it! I will head out today to find the drill bits I think. Will let you know how it goes...either I will have a sump or a cracked tank!

fencer · #2 09-25-2007, 04:36 PM

You might consdier a diamond hole saw. I even think you can rent them from RONA. I haven't tried it yet but will in a week or so. Some of the shop people tell me to form a dam around the area you want to cut and fill it with motor oil or some other lubricant to take the heat away. Then be patient about drilling it.

GreenSpottedPuffer · #3 09-25-2007, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by fencer

You might consdier a diamond hole saw. I even think you can rent them from RONA. I haven't tried it yet but will in a week or so. Some of the shop people tell me to form a dam around the area you want to cut and fill it with motor oil or some other lubricant to take the heat away. Then be patient about drilling it.

I have been reading up on it and yes, you need to make a dam around the area being drilled. I have only seen people run water through it while drilling though. I agree too that patients will be key!

GreenSpottedPuffer · #4 09-25-2007, 07:23 PM

Where do you recommend I get the drill bits? I know they are pretty pricey...

mark · #5 09-25-2007, 07:30 PM

People were buying drill bits on eBay and I've seen the diamond dremel bits at Princess Auto.

Use water for cooling and just make the dam up with putty, your kids Playdough etc

GreenSpottedPuffer · #6 09-25-2007, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mark

People were buying drill bits on eBay and I've seen the diamond dremel bits at Princess Auto.

Use water for cooling and just make the dam up with putty, your kids Playdough etc

Yeah I just found some on ebay for quite cheap. May not last long but I only need to drill 4 holes in relatively thin glass, so I think they may do the trick.

GreenSpottedPuffer · #7 09-25-2007, 07:33 PM

What size hole is generally needed for a 1.5" bulkhead? I thought 2" but does it depend on the bulkhead itself? Or is there a standard?

fencer · #8 09-25-2007, 07:43 PM

You should phone up rona to see if they rent the bits. I bought some holesaws from ebay but I never did look for bits.

GreenSpottedPuffer · #9 09-26-2007, 05:02 AM

You guys think this retrofit would be enough light to make my fish look good???

Would I be better just ordering two? Nice thing with retrofit is I can just add another if its not enough!

Which bulbs would you recommend with it?

http://oceanaquatics.com/store/produ...-Retrofit-Kit/

http://oceanaquatics.com/store/categ...7%22-%26-Over/