DIY Sump

SpateD · #1 03-21-2011, 02:23 AM

So..36" x 20" x 18" or 20" high.. With average 12" of water throughout.. With 3 baffles for 4 sections..

The Grizz · #2 03-21-2011, 03:23 AM

Have you thought about going acrylic? If you go glass with all the baffles you would be fine with 6mm (1/4") glass.

Leon71 · #3 03-21-2011, 03:23 AM

I had a 36"x18"x18" (50 gal) sump built for me a month back. The guy used 9mm glass throughout. A bit overkill for the baffles, but I think you might want to use 9mm for the tank and 6mm for the baffles. Error on the safe side. HTH. Leon

Ryan · #4 03-21-2011, 03:37 AM

My sump set up is all 6 mm. with all the baffles siliconed in there they prevent any bowing.

BTW what stores said they can only cut 6mm? I have bought 1/2 from Benchmark and they cut it on the spot for me.

SpateD · #5 03-21-2011, 07:46 AM

Every store here including benchmark has said they don't have someone on hand to properly cut 1/2" when I was doing my eurobrace.

Ryan · #6 03-21-2011, 01:28 PM

That sucks. I know Bruce will cut 1/2" as well if you bring him a piece.

Theres really no need for 1/2 on a sump though 6mm will be more than enough.

SpateD · #7 03-21-2011, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan

That sucks. I know Bruce will cut 1/2" as well if you bring him a piece.

Theres really no need for 1/2 on a sump though 6mm will be more than enough.

Thats crazy... he was the first guy I asked about 1/2" and said he won't do it. He only said he'd order it.

I'm not planning for 1/2" for the sump. Was just wondering if 6mm would be enough, and thanks to you and a few others, I have my answer. Gonna figure out dimensions for sure tonight and get it cut.

DiverDude · #8 03-21-2011, 10:48 PM

Personally, I wouldn't do it. If you're going to DIY, go acrylic.

You may get away with it, but it's always the same story -when you consider the consequences of a failure, overbuild it. It's cheap.