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I would avoid it, it's a lot more flexible than acrylic. Extruded acrylic should be cheaper than lexan...
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03-10-2009, 06:16 AM
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Lexan is fine if sufficient thickness, it is stronger than acrylic...
Lexan is just GE's brand name for polycarbonate
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Ever seen what happens to lexan if you try to router off too much? 
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try GE Plastics in Coquitlam. Not worth using polycarb for a sump because it will bow.
I have a CPR overflow and CPR refugium. Professionally manufactured and they're both bowed. Lucky for me, the CPR refugium is supported by a shelf. If not for the shelf, it would've broken for sure. if you've never played with polycarb, you'll need to learn how to glue. you will also need a table saw with an 80 teeth carbide blade. glue costs 18$ per liter with a 90 day shelf life. depending on the size of the you may need 3/8" thickness. 33 gal sump - approx 15 sq feet at 5$ per sq ft = 75$ + 18$ + 20$ (glue applicator) = 110$ for the sump. cheaper and safer to buy a used 33gal and have glass partitions added in. hope it helps. Last edited by byee; 03-10-2009 at 06:52 AM.
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