Glass

[abethedog]

Anyone every cut in their own bulkhead fittings? Do you use a Dremel with a diamond bit?
Or..am I better off hiring it or bringing it to a hardware store?
TIA :notsure:

 

[mr.125]

I would have it professionaly drilled.
IMO its not worth "expierimenting" with. If the tank isnt worth all that much to you then sure...try it...

 

[abethedog]

Could a common hardware store do this? Its just on my new sump/refug that is not running yet. It would be easy for me to transport it. Or a glass shop?

 

[jester805]

I haven't drilled mine because I'm too chicken to risk it. I have read on here that the diamond bit is the way to go. Good luck!

 

[abethedog]

I'm not positive on the quality of my sump/fuge. I think that I am going to take it to a glass shop. But, I'm prolly gonna buy the Dremel and diamond bit, anyway. I don't have a reason yet. But, I work well under pressure justifying this stuff to my wife.

 

[drew2005]

I was going to drill mine until i saw the sticker on the bottom of the glass that said. DO NOT DRILL. Tempered glass. Make sure yours can be drilled before doing it. Call the manufacturer or whatever.

 

[abethedog]

Thanks, I have no documentaition on my fuge tank. It is a few years old. I do not think that it is tempered. I'm going to take it to a pro, anyway. And still buy the Dremel.

 

[mr.125]

Originally Posted by abethedog
Thanks, I have no documentaition on my fuge tank. It is a few years old. I do not think that it is tempered. I'm going to take it to a pro, anyway. And still buy the Dremel.
Agreed~!