Diy sump

[sgc0286]

So, Iam planning on making a 75 gallon sump and running it in the basement. Does anyone know where you can buy sheets of acrylic to make seperate compartments in the sump, like in this video YouTube - Reef Tank D.I.Y. Sump part 1 And Im sure you cant buy them in the exact size that I will need so how do you cut them?
Hope someone can help, Thanks.

 

[CaptainAhab]

HD, Lowes... Look for a specialty place in your area. Mine has one that sells scraps for 1,99 lb.. which is SWEET

 

[sgc0286]

Okay, I will check those places. Do you just cut them with a regular power saw?

 

[CaptainAhab]

yup. then lightly sand.. Don't try to be too neat unless you plan on showing off your work ... Just glob the silicon on there to make a nice hefty seal. Stick something under the 'up sections; to hold it up till it dries.. I used legos

 

[sgc0286]

Okay Thanks. And I will be posting pictures of everything that I will be doing over the next few months. I plan to have this done by summer time. I've been looking at HD's site for "acrylic" cant find the what Im looking for. Anything specific I should search or ask for when I get there?

 

[CaptainAhab]

They'll have it.. In mine it's over in the finish trim section (down by the fake trim area). Just ask, or call and ask

 

[sgc0286]

Ok thanks again

 

[redneckgearhead]

if you know your demisions lowes will cut it for you. They do at my local lowes anyway

 

[sgc0286]

That would be great! Thanks.

 

[Kristall-99]

Correct. All Lowes should be able to cut Plexiglas/acrylic for you. At my Store its located right behind the hardware desk. But should vary from other stors

 

[cmor1701d]

It's not an "on0line" product so you won't find in on their website. But it's easy to find in the store.

 

[eyring2210]

Another option if you want thicker material is www.mcmastercarr.com they stock anything you could possibly need for material.

 

[sgc0286]

Great site!