replacing glass

Edmonton Eskimo · #1 10-27-2005, 02:50 AM

How hard is it to change a pane of glass on a tank. It is 1/2 inch glass and I would like to change the front panel as it is scratched up. I have read that it is very difficult but why? I'm not concerned about the bracing around the tank as I would probably just break it off and make new stuff. Any input or first hand experience appreciated.

mr_alberta · #2 10-27-2005, 03:01 AM

1/2" stuff is expensive...just warning ya

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Its not that hard really. The hardest part is cleaning up the glass and getting it ready for new silicone. Just have a lot of fresh razor blades on hand and a lot of patience.

Edmonton Eskimo · #3 10-27-2005, 03:17 AM

How expensive is it?

mr_alberta · #4 10-27-2005, 03:48 AM

Last I checked, a 24x24 peice was about $70. This is with no edge work done either (just sanded so it wasn't sharp).

Edmonton Eskimo · #5 10-27-2005, 04:07 AM

so a 60x24 would be about 120-140? That's not too bad. Is there any places in edmonton that repair scratches?

scuglass · #6 10-27-2005, 04:54 PM

if ur gonna sepnd that mush just for one pane u might as well buy a new tank for like 50 more and use that one as a sump

Edmonton Eskimo · #7 10-27-2005, 11:58 PM

I don't know of any places that sell 108 gal tanks for 200 bucks.