Need to drill out Acrilic tank top to make space for cords

[Roc]

Since I am going to be running 2 powerheads inside my tank I now need a place for the cords to come out. My tank top has a soild top with 2 12"-18" holes cut into for access but they are near the front.

I am wondering the best way to go about cutting 2 holes just big enough for the powerhead cords to come through at the back corners?

What type of drill bit is best for acrilic? and can anyone seggust a covering to go around the holes simlar to a cord protector on a desk?

 

[LeviT]

You should be able to use any good & sharp drill bit to make the holes and you should be able to find grommets at HD or Lowe's. If you can't find grommets you like I'm sure you could fashion some out of scrap plastic/acrylic with a small slit in it for the cord.

 

[Roc]

whay about using a hole drill bit like on uses for door hardware installtion

 

[Raddogz]

If you use the cut-outs understand that the power cord plug will get wet as you fish it out from the tank.

 

[tuberider]

Hole saw works good

 

[sfsuphysics]

adjustable hole saw is what I use, I think it cuts holes up to 2 inches... *guessing*, but better than buying 5 different hole saws

 

[LeviT]

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whay about using a hole drill bit like on uses for door hardware installtion[/quote]
Yeah, you could use a cookie cutter style bit. You should be able to get a kit of various sizes. Raddogz is right though, you'll have to fish them out everytime you need to clean your ph's but that's better than not having a hole I guess.

 

[Roc]

the fishing part is very easy with where these are getting placed but it would look REALLY ugy to have the cords come up to the center of the display

 

[Raddogz]

The fishing is not the hard part - it's the fact you have to make sure the plug is really dry before you plug it back in or you will get one nasty shock of your life.

 

[Roc]

if I clean the PH at the same time I do a water change the cord will never get wet :wink

 

[Gomer]

GFI!

 

[tuberider]

Fraidie cats

 

[Gomer]

My tank runs on 12V. Including the 120V outlet

 

[Roc]

Thanks everyone for the advice I drilled it this evening and everything went great