How to plug a bulkhead bottom of tank? Good ghost overflow box? - Page 2

fifthtoe · 09/11/2017, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Oceanavekid

I have a return on the top already. Has a piece of loc line coming out to put the flow where I want it.

Called 6+ Glass shopes and none would drill the piece for me. They acted like it wasn't even worth their time. I forgot I have to drill the hole for the new overflow. I can probably use those pieces to plug the hole.

You don't necessarily need small circular piece to cover the existing hole. Just a plate (ex 4x4, 6x6, etc) would be sufficient. Any shop should be able to provide a scrap piece of glass in the thickness you require.

fifthtoe · 09/11/2017, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Oceanavekid

Anyone know what size holes you cut out for the synergy overflow? Probably use that piece of glass to plug the hole if it's the same size.

Will the 16" work with 3/8 glass?

This might answer some of your questions:

http://synergyreef.com/Manuals/16Sha...lowInstall.pdf

kptompk · 09/11/2017, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by fcmatt

If it was me I would use the right thickness of glass and silicone. Perhaps do both sides if possible?

Thats what I did. It worked great.

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kptompk · 09/11/2017, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Oceanavekid

You mean take out the bulk head and put glass on both sides?

No way to just buy a plug and plug the hole?

Looking at a synergyreef overflow box so won't need the hole on the bottom of the tank

No just on the inside

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kptompk · 09/11/2017, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Oceanavekid

Might have to do that. The synergy overflow looks pretty sweet

Did you just get a piece of glass from the hardware store? How's it holding?

I went to a glass man and got a thick piece. Probably over kill but I feel better.

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kptompk · 09/11/2017, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by fcmatt

1/4" minimum. That is the thickness we normally use in sumps.

I did 3/8"

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Oceanavekid · 09/13/2017, 10:00 PM

Got the glass. My uncle cut a lip around it so it gets a nice tight seal. Going to put it in tonight and wait a few days for things to fully cure.

ca1ore · 09/14/2017, 07:44 AM

Here is a shot of my modular marine overflow dry fitted to the new tank.

Oceanavekid · 09/14/2017, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ca1ore

Here is a shot of my modular marine overflow dry fitted to the new tank.

Sweet overflow box

These slim boxes look really nice 👍🏻

Oceanavekid · 09/14/2017, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ca1ore

Here is a shot of my modular marine overflow dry fitted to the new tank.

How's it stack up against the others out there?

ca1ore · 09/14/2017, 12:44 PM

Dunno, never used any of the others ......

Now, if you are asking why I picked the one that I picked it's because they made the longest 'stock' unit I could find. That and MM was more responsive than the others in terms of some of the customizations I wanted. In terms of operations, I doubt there is much difference between the various makers.

Oceanavekid · 09/16/2017, 01:49 PM

All good so far ��

Going to leave it about half way filled a few days and see if there's any problems. So far it looks to be holding nicely

Oceanavekid · 09/16/2017, 01:50 PM

All good so far 👍🏻

Going to leave it about half way filled a few days and see if there's any problems. So far it's holding nicely

Oceanavekid · 09/16/2017, 01:51 PM

All good so far

Going to leave it about half way filled for a few days and see if there's any problems. So far it's holding nicely

Oceanavekid · 09/19/2017, 06:39 AM

Just order my syngery overflow. Tank should be back up and running in the next week

Kactai · 09/24/2017, 06:52 PM

I'm following this thread. I'm considering doing something similar to my 180g with corner overflows, except I want to install the overflow box on the end of the tank as the 180 will be a peninsula splitting my living room and bedroom...

09/14/2017, 12:44 PM	#36
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	Dunno, never used any of the others ...... Now, if you are asking why I picked the one that I picked it's because they made the longest 'stock' unit I could find. That and MM was more responsive than the others in terms of some of the customizations I wanted. In terms of operations, I doubt there is much difference between the various makers. __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

09/13/2017, 10:00 PM	#32
Oceanavekid Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Sacrameto, California Posts: 168	Got the glass. My uncle cut a lip around it so it gets a nice tight seal. Going to put it in tonight and wait a few days for things to fully cure.

09/16/2017, 01:49 PM	#37
Oceanavekid Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Sacrameto, California Posts: 168	All good so far �� Going to leave it about half way filled a few days and see if there's any problems. So far it looks to be holding nicely

09/16/2017, 01:50 PM	#38
Oceanavekid Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Sacrameto, California Posts: 168	All good so far 👍🏻 Going to leave it about half way filled a few days and see if there's any problems. So far it's holding nicely

09/16/2017, 01:51 PM	#39
Oceanavekid Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Sacrameto, California Posts: 168	All good so far Going to leave it about half way filled for a few days and see if there's any problems. So far it's holding nicely

09/19/2017, 06:39 AM	#40
Oceanavekid Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Sacrameto, California Posts: 168	Just order my syngery overflow. Tank should be back up and running in the next week

09/24/2017, 06:52 PM	#41
Kactai Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 66	I'm following this thread. I'm considering doing something similar to my 180g with corner overflows, except I want to install the overflow box on the end of the tank as the 180 will be a peninsula splitting my living room and bedroom...