Dimensions: 30"W x 30"L x 16"H
Capacity: Approx: 60 gallons
Tank Materials:
Cell-Cast Acrylic
(a.) 2-30"x16"x1/4"
(b.) 2-29.5"x16"x1/4"
(c.) 1-30"x30"x1/4"
(d.) 2-30"x4"x1/4"
(e.) 2-22"x4"x1/4"
Weld-on #4
Weld-on #16
Weld-on Applicator needle
Tank Construction
1. Place 1a
sheet on a flat surface.
2. Position 2b's vertically on each
end of the 1a using a support. You may want to use electrical
tape to hold the pieces together. And another type of support
to hold the pieces vertical. I use tape attached to my ceiling
and the top of the sheet.
3. Using a square, make sure both
pieces are at a 90 degree angle on the 1a.
4. Place 3 pins about 5 inches apart
under the edges of the two sheets where you will be welding.
5. Using weld-on #4 and an applicator
needle apply a generous bead along the edges you are welding.
Remove the pins 15-25seconds after applying the bead.
6. Allow 4+ hours to set. (Go drink
a few beers)
7. Position
a second (a) sheet on a flat surface.
8. Carefully position the three pieces
you welded together on the (a) sheet to complete the square shape.
9. Position, tape, apply a bead of
weld-on #4 as decribed above.
10. Allow 4+ hours to set.(Go
have a couple more beers)
11. Lay out
2(d's) on a flat surface and position 2(e's) inbetween the d's
creating a square shape. This will be your top support once welded
together.(You may want to use tape to hold the four pieces flush
together.)
12. Carefully place the Square you
welded together earlier on the top support pieces. (Tape if needed)
13. Insert pins to gap the pieces
you will be welding together.
14. Apply a bead of Weld-on #4 to
secure the support as described previously. (You will need a helper
to remove the pins for you as you go along 15-25secs after the
bead is applied)
16. At this point you can also put
a bead of Weld-on #4 where pieces e and d connect to each other.
17. Allow 4+ hours to set.
(You may have had too many beers by this point so find something
else to do)
18. Lay out
(c) on a flat surface and carefully place the tank pieces you
welded earlier on top.
19. Position, Tape, and weld the
pieces together as described above. (Again, you will need a helper
to pull the pins.)
20. Allow at least 1 week to fully
cure. I let mine cure for two weeks before testing for leaks.
If you find any leaks, you can dry out the tank and use some Weld-on
#4 or Weld-on #16 to seal up the leaks.
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