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Old 07-22-2004, 04:44 AM
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Any of you guys know how to drill a tank. I have a 180 glass and want to add a sump. The tank should be empty soon. Or does anyone know who in town here will does this at my residence for a decent price?

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Old 07-22-2004, 05:53 AM
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I had Riverfront Aquariums drill a hole for me. I took the tank to them, but the tool is not that big and very mobile, you could give them a call and see if they would come to you.
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Old 07-22-2004, 02:31 PM
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Thanks Cag. How much did they charge you? How big was the hole?

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Old 07-22-2004, 02:49 PM
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What size hole do you need? Or, what size bulkhead do you plan on using?
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Old 07-22-2004, 03:32 PM
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I was thinking maybe 2 - 2" overflows with returns.
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Old 07-22-2004, 05:06 PM
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Ah, can't help you then, sorry. I can drill 1 - 3/4" holes for 1" bulkheads but at >$100 per diamond drill bit I only have that one, plus a 5/8" drill for float valves, and then my little toy budget got kind of depleted after that.
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I know a guy who can come to your house and drill. Just pm me if you want his number.
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Ah, can't help you then, sorry. I can drill 1 - 3/4" holes for 1" bulkheads but at >$100 per diamond drill bit I only have that one, plus a 5/8" drill for float valves, and then my little toy budget got kind of depleted after that.
Hey Tony, are you still the best deal in town if I want a hole drilled in my sump?
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Careful Tim, it's about a 6-8 beer job, then there's mileage charges, etc...



But yeah, Tony is way under-charging from what I can tell...
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plus a 5/8" drill for float valves,.
when did you say you were comming to Victoria?

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