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#71
August 17th, 2008, 04:00 AM
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Re: Fastlight's 75gallon first saltwater tank
i bet it is the heat from being cut.
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#72
August 17th, 2008, 04:36 AM
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Re: Fastlight's 75gallon first saltwater tank
This dude had a water hose running over the bit,not to mention it was in the mid 40s that day and it was drill in the front yard.So I dont think heat had anything to do with his tank cracking.
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#73
August 17th, 2008, 04:38 AM
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Re: Fastlight's 75gallon first saltwater tank
yea i dont think hrat was a factor in that one for shure
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#74
August 17th, 2008, 04:41 PM
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Re: Fastlight's 75gallon first saltwater tank
I even had water on mine. And the bit never got hot. I got to thinking i did put the bulkhead on the tank after the first hole to check hole size and make sure i had proper placement. I then drilled the other to holes and set the tank upright. The first hole is the only hole that didnt break. So my guess is the bulkhead may have kept that part from torquing. ?? Not sure. I guess im gonna call around and c what i can do. I was so excited. I was like this is awesome after i cut the holes...then it went south.
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#75
August 17th, 2008, 05:44 PM
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Re: Fastlight's 75gallon first saltwater tank
This hobby is just like any other hobby.Its great family fun,but it can also drive you crazy.Gotta take the bad right along with the good.
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#76
August 17th, 2008, 05:56 PM
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Re: Fastlight's 75gallon first saltwater tank
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#77
August 17th, 2008, 06:03 PM
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Re: Fastlight's 75gallon first saltwater tank
I get the hole good with the bad but thats money otta my pocket. And then even worse everyone sayed i should just do an overflow(the family) but i assured em that this drilling thing was common. well here are some pics.
   
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#78
August 18th, 2008, 02:06 AM
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Re: Fastlight's 75gallon first saltwater tank
Wow,sorry Fastlight!
Cracking tanks when/after drilling is more common than you think?
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#79
August 26th, 2008, 04:51 AM
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Re: Fastlight's 75gallon first saltwater tank
Did you fill the tank completely on the concrete? I am just wondering if the concrete was un even at all it could have caused stress on the tank. Or did that happen when drilling? That really sucks though.
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September 3rd, 2008, 04:13 AM
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Re: Fastlight's 75gallon first saltwater tank
Nice start on your buildout keep up posted on your progress. congrats on the choice. good luck with all.
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