How do you tell your tank's manufacturer?

emc7 · 07-13-2007, 07:57 PM

Today I filled a 55 gallon tank that had been empty for several months. Less than half an hour later I heard a strange noise from the vicinity of the tank and looked over to see the water in the tank shaking like it does when I bump into the tank. Later I noticed a 5/8" gap in the center of the center brace, it must have snapped after I filled the tank. As this tank is in the living room, I chickened out and drained the tank. I know I can replace the entire upper trim piece, but I don't remember where this particular tank came from. If I use the wrong company's trim, will it make a difference?

**SueM** · 07-13-2007, 11:17 PM

Yes it will, they have Minuit differences in sizes. Ive had those braces crack before, and I just used a 2 part epoxy and a piece of plexiglass. Works great, and waaaaay cheaper then trying to find a replacement. Just lightly sand both the underside of the brace and the plexiglass strip (cut to size) and clamp them together, I let mine set up for twice the recommended time, but I'm over cautious.

emc7 · 07-14-2007, 01:21 AM

Thanks, that sounds alot easier.

emc7 · 07-14-2007, 01:26 AM

I just noticed that my brace snapped on Friday, the 13th.

07-13-2007, 07:57 PM	#1
emc7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Johns Creek, GA Posts: 3,296	How do you tell your tank's manufacturer? Today I filled a 55 gallon tank that had been empty for several months. Less than half an hour later I heard a strange noise from the vicinity of the tank and looked over to see the water in the tank shaking like it does when I bump into the tank. Later I noticed a 5/8" gap in the center of the center brace, it must have snapped after I filled the tank. As this tank is in the living room, I chickened out and drained the tank. I know I can replace the entire upper trim piece, but I don't remember where this particular tank came from. If I use the wrong company's trim, will it make a difference?

07-13-2007, 11:17 PM	#2
SueM Administrator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kennewick, WA. Age: 50 Posts: 1,056	Yes it will, they have Minuit differences in sizes. Ive had those braces crack before, and I just used a 2 part epoxy and a piece of plexiglass. Works great, and waaaaay cheaper then trying to find a replacement. Just lightly sand both the underside of the brace and the plexiglass strip (cut to size) and clamp them together, I let mine set up for twice the recommended time, but I'm over cautious. __________________ Words that soak into your ears are whispered...not yelled

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emc7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Johns Creek, GA Posts: 3,296	Thanks, that sounds alot easier.

07-14-2007, 01:26 AM	#4
emc7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Johns Creek, GA Posts: 3,296	I just noticed that my brace snapped on Friday, the 13th.

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