I was cleaning my glass hole box and realized that the frame looks like it has a clean crack straight down. I felt around the glass and can't feel a crack or anything on the glass or around the bulkhead. Should I need to be concerned.
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Crack in tank brace by overflow.
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What I'd do is pick up some JB Weld (Walmart automotive area....about 5 or 6 bucks) and mix up some and fill the crack. I don't know if this epoxy would do much, except to make me feel like I did something.
It's hard to tell from the picture with all that blue...but this is the edge molding around the top of the tank....outer edge?
It's hard to tell from the picture with all that blue...but this is the edge molding around the top of the tank....outer edge?
What I'd do is pick up some JB Weld (Walmart automotive area....about 5 or 6 bucks) and mix up some and fill the crack. I don't know if this epoxy would do much, except to make me feel like I did something.
It's hard to tell from the picture with all that blue...but this is the edge molding around the top of the tank....outer edge?
Yes. It is the edge trim not center brace. Looks like someone took an dremel to both sides of the trim. And avoid te glass. I can't see bak there but. I don't feel any glass cracks.
Can you try to get a better picture? Less blue and a wider shot so we can see where on the tank it is.
Personally, it would make me nervous because it was holding pressure off the seams. I would lower the water level and see if the gap/crack closes, if it does I would be concerned.
Use Weldon 16 it should hold well
Do I need to drain the tank?
Lower the water level then seal it up if you where near me I would do it for you
Glue it and you be fine.
Edwin, is this the only crack, or is there one on the front edge too? I can't imagine all sides being the same length if the is a crack on only one side.
Only way that could happen is if someone actually cut a sliver out on purpose (maybe to run a tube or powerhead wire or something?)....which would be a silly idea since that frame helps keep the walls from breaking away.
I'd definitely try to glue it and if possible, add a stiffner across the seam to help strengthen it.
Only way that could happen is if someone actually cut a sliver out on purpose (maybe to run a tube or powerhead wire or something?)....which would be a silly idea since that frame helps keep the walls from breaking away.
I'd definitely try to glue it and if possible, add a stiffner across the seam to help strengthen it.