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Tank reseal recommmendation

popper

popper

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Thr 10 footer has a bubble that the seller said never expanded jn the 7 years he had it setup. For me, in 2 weeks it grew. Any suggestion on a company to reseal it?

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I dunno a company that would do it for you. But if you wanted to do it yourself. I know of a thread where the guy documented everything. He’s in LA. I could find the thread for you if you’re interested. It’s a lot of work tho.
 
I just paid to dump a nice tank rather than replace a pane and reseal everything. Probably not worth it and I have never heard of a company that does it.
If they did it wouldn’t be cheap. Probably the difference in the price of glass vs a new tank. And maybe not even that because taking it apart is more work than building a new tank.
 
The only custom glass tank guy I've heard of "locally" was Keith Grandt up in Sac, but he stopped long ago. Worth an ask if he'd do a one time job.
 
Is it hard to reseal, or just hard to reseal and have it look nice? Couldn't worst case someone get a long piece (or pieces) of thin acrylic, bend it to 90°, and silicone the crap out of the edge, adding extra support?
 
richiev said:
Is it hard to reseal, or just hard to reseal and have it look nice? Couldn't worst case someone get a long piece (or pieces) of thin acrylic, bend it to 90°, and silicone the crap out of the edge, adding extra support?
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No. Acrylic and glass don’t make a strong bond. It’s not a hard job. Lots of sweat equity. Then when you’re done. If not done properly. It will burst. High risk to reward
 
This is why I don’t recommend purchasing used tanks…
Especially large glass ones
I do understand the initial cost savings
But…warranty, piece of mind
With used tanks…every day is an adventure!
 
There was a place in san jose that resealed a tank of mine a long long time ago. I think it was called world marine?
 
Slap down more glass all along the inside edges, use to much silicone and maybe a touch of Pond foam and call it a day! Good to go! Big tank floods are just big tank fun waiting to happen!
 
HankDean V said:
Slap down more glass all along the inside edges, use to much silicone and maybe a touch of Pond foam and call it a day! Good to go! Big tank floods are just big tank fun waiting to happen!
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Already has double eurobracs on top and single eurobrace at bottom. Thanks for suggesting.
 
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