So I finally decided to de-rim a 20 gallon long. $1 a gallon sale at Petco.
Got to say the project is a bit tougher than I thought it would be. The plastic rim is very hard and this tank was very well built, I understand now why the rim is part of the tank's integrity.
After a few attempts trying to cut through it I gave up and pulled out my heat gun, I took a few shots hoping I can post them as I go along. Basically I'm melting the plastic and the silicone that holds it right off of the tank and as I heat up a section, it becomes easier to pull away from the glass, so I'm just peeling it as I soften the next section.
I'm pretty confident the tank will hold the water after I'm done, this is not a big tank and the silicone is very strong.
I'll post more as I go along and please to anyone attempting this.... Please be very careful as you can easily chip or crack the glass and also the glass itself has some sharp edges.
Got to say the project is a bit tougher than I thought it would be. The plastic rim is very hard and this tank was very well built, I understand now why the rim is part of the tank's integrity.
After a few attempts trying to cut through it I gave up and pulled out my heat gun, I took a few shots hoping I can post them as I go along. Basically I'm melting the plastic and the silicone that holds it right off of the tank and as I heat up a section, it becomes easier to pull away from the glass, so I'm just peeling it as I soften the next section.
I'm pretty confident the tank will hold the water after I'm done, this is not a big tank and the silicone is very strong.
I'll post more as I go along and please to anyone attempting this.... Please be very careful as you can easily chip or crack the glass and also the glass itself has some sharp edges.