PIF: Glass panels from Reefer 425XL

[SupraSaltyReefer]

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Glass panels from a Red Sea Reefer 425XL.
Yes, the seals failed. I’ve had these panels in storage for awhile. Must pick up in Pittsburg.

 

[SupraSaltyReefer]

@derek_SR I think you want these so you can smash them with a hammer lol

 

[Srt4eric]

FREE FREE FREE
Glass panels from a Red Sea Reefer 425XL.
Yes, the seals failed. I’ve had these panels in storage for awhile. Must pick up in Pittsburg.
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Where's Randy when you need him?

 

[SupraSaltyReefer]

Where's Randy when you need him?

@Bryce.martin23 are you sure you don’t need these?

 

[derek_SR]

@derek_SR I think you want these so you can smash them with a hammer lol

I will actually take them to throw in the dump with my kid if nobody else does - seriously.

You gonna be at the swap?

 

[Srt4eric]

I will actually take them to throw in the dump with my kid if nobody else does - seriously.

You gonna be at the swap?

He doesn't go to swaps...

 

[SupraSaltyReefer]

I will actually take them to throw in the dump with my kid if nobody else does - seriously.

You gonna be at the swap?

I won’t be at the swap.

He doesn't go to swaps...

I go when they are at CaliKid since it’s 12min away from the house lol

 

[richiev]

I wonder how difficult it'd be to make a bracing system and jig for resealing these. I feel there must be a way to repair these, if you're willing to compromise the visual a bit.

For example, if you turned one of these into a bottom rimmed tank, then silicone the seams into the rim. The side edges would be more difficult, but presumably you could also do a eurobrace conversion on the top and even more reduce side issues. Combine that with a jig for making an armored side seam, and would you be good to go?

I don't think there'd be money in doing the repair, but maybe a diy kit would be useful for people. I wouldn't sell that kit myself, since someone would them sue when their install fails, but ...

Seems wasteful and sad for that nice glass to go to the dump.

 

[Turkeysammich]

If you go to socalireefs. They reseal their aquariums all the time. It’s common in LA. They documented it. No jig required. They use corner clamps. This guy I know Eric. Built a 180 on his pool table. Crazy guy.

 

[derek_SR]

Seems wasteful and sad for that nice glass to go to the dump.

I’ll send you the video of my 5 year old absolutely screeching with delight as she pushes it off the back of my truck and you’ll change your tune!

I’ll send the video to the swine at Red Sea too.

 

[gmdcdvm]

This is how I feel about Red Sea tanks...if I got these it would be to take them somewhere and take out my frustrations.

 

[Arvin R]

Red sea tanks once torn down and resealed are fine. I've done a few and am tempted to do this one but my wife would kill me...lol I still have glass for a 120gal just sitting in the house. Corner clamping is fine until you start doing 8ft or longer tanks imo. The trick is knowing how much to press the glass together so you have a thin but consistent gap of silicone between the panels. Saw a trick of using small squares glued to the glass before as a stopper/gap setter but I've never tried that.