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Post by goldenpuon on Nov 6, 2008 6:27:22 GMT -5
Don't worry, i'm sure you're fine. My 40 does not have a central brace and it is fine. In fact, it is a used tank that I totally resealed with silicone. No leaks. You should be fine.
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Post by Suzie Q (Lori) on Nov 7, 2008 8:31:09 GMT -5
Still is not fixed . Sent hubby after the silicon and he got some with mildew guard in it. I sent him to Home Depot to get it...called Home Depot...can exchange with out a receipt...then he tells me he went to Lowes instead!.....and we don't have a receipt! errg! Anyway...here are the pictures (I have it braced with C clamps at the moment). As you can see...I was wrong as to where it broke...but you can see where they tried to saw it off. This bar also supports the light hood...if I cut it completely off...there would be NO middle support for the lights. The new glass stabilizer is too thick to attach to the top on the lip so it is going to have to go right under the lip of the trim...I feel like I need to leave it in. I'll show you guys the finished product once I get it done. Lori
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Post by 8 in the Corner on Nov 7, 2008 11:34:37 GMT -5
Lori,
I would drill holes on either side of the gap and use a stabilizer strap (used in wood working) to hold it together with bolts. The straps are metal and have holes in them for screws or bolts (use a stainless steel bolt so it won't rust).
Do this with the tank empty or low water so the existing gap will be closed up.
John
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Post by murdock6701 on Nov 7, 2008 12:28:14 GMT -5
good advice John! once the water pressure is off the walls, pull the tank together and evn a piece of 1/2" plywood under the plastic, screwed down from the top would work, or thru bolted as John suggested
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Post by Carl on Nov 7, 2008 12:41:06 GMT -5
John offered an excellent alternative that I have not used but sounds like a great idea. ;D
I have repaired tanks with this type of trim with traditional methods, if you use traditional methods, you need to lower the water as we have already noted and then clean VERY well under this trim with a razor and make sure it is dry, the silicone your glass brace in place.
Carl
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Post by bikeguy33 on Nov 7, 2008 22:38:36 GMT -5
this type of a center brace isnt designed to help with pressure or anything. it is strictly to hold lights and such in place. i would measure it out and use a strip of glass. will be more usefull and works great....
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Post by Suzie Q (Lori) on Nov 9, 2008 20:39:50 GMT -5
I have glass cut for it..I just need to get the correct silicone.
I have not had a chance to go get it yet.
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Post by Suzie Q (Lori) on Nov 19, 2008 20:09:04 GMT -5
Fixing the tank as I type...sorta...needed a couple more clamps...not the prettiest job...but hey...if it works rite?!!! ;D ;D
Edit: Crap...I forgot about 8's suggestion on bracing the break...errg!!!!
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Post by thatguy on Dec 4, 2008 8:51:04 GMT -5
the easiest way to fix it would be to get a pice of acrylic, cut it to size, and if the middle brace is still inplace then use acrylic weld on #16 to attach the new piece of acrylic to the underside of the original brace.
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Post by cashay on Dec 4, 2008 11:15:51 GMT -5
sheww good luck with it all! way over my head, I guess if I had a tank big enough I would know what either of you were talking about! ;D
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