DIY Sump

SpateD · #1 03-21-2011, 10:44 PM

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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 · #2 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.

SpateD · #3 03-21-2011, 11:36 PM

Well... I've done a sump myself with acrylic already, and it's fine.. it works. It's what I'm using now, but it cost $260 just for the acrylic, and I had to cut it myself, and get weldon.. which was another 20.. So 280 on a sump, that ended up being 12" wide.. If I go bigger it will probably cost more.. And it also took a lot more time. A whole day to build. If I go buy the glass, it's already cut, I can just start siliconing it together, be done and ready for use. I just have to over silicone it, and I don't have to worry about having ANY salt seep like I do now with the acrylic.

Leon71 · #4 03-22-2011, 03:37 AM

Yeah, you will be a lot cheaper than 280. Heck the one I had built was only 225 and I didn't have to do it. Check it out.

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=73709

SpateD · #5 03-22-2011, 03:55 AM

What size of glass is that?

Leon71 · #6 03-22-2011, 04:31 AM

That is 9mm throughout. But you would be able to get away with 6mm for the baffles to lighten it up a bit. Not sure, but I would estimate that it weighs about 100 lbs.

The Grizz · #7 03-22-2011, 04:53 AM

It's to bad you where not closer to Calgary, I got all the pieces of acrylic cut and the weld-on for $220 at Sabic. 46"L x 22"W x 18"D, 6 cambers with 2 triple baffle bubble traps plus I got the remainder of the second sheet of acrylic they had to cut into for my pieces.

I like the fact that it is light but it is a bit more work to put together then glass.