Bafflels? (1 Viewer)

[Dan Loe]

Aside expense, is there an advantage or disadvantage of adding 3/8" glass or plexiglass baffles to the sump? Thanx for your opinion.

 

[RyanTurner]

The disadvantage of using acrylic to baffle your sump is that it is prone to flex/warp over time. Glass is cheaper, and will form a stronger glass-silicone-glass bond as opposed to a glass-silicone-acrylic bond.

 

[mapierce7]

The advantage is that acrylic is easy to cut at home if you want to make changes. I have never had warp issues using the 3/8" thick sheets.

 

[kv2wr1]

You can even do removable baffles if you want.

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume_3/cav3i1/Baffles/bafflesart.htm

 

[smfishy]

hey dan we can cut some baffle to fiit

have various materials

1/4" smoke poly carbinate i like best
i have ways to reinforce joint you wwill like oon water hold backk baffle

mike
smfishy
612-861-6675
12-4 hours on fathers day sunday

 

[ironman]

I highly recommend white bear lake glass. They cut me four 1/4" thick glass baffles for my 30 gallon Sump for $26 bucks. The baffled were the perfect size, and they even finished the edges with a nice rounded bevel.

 

[Fishmonger70]

I highly recommend white bear lake glass. They cut me four 1/4" thick glass baffles for my 30 gallon Sump for $26 bucks. The baffled were the perfect size, and they even finished the edges with a nice rounded bevel.

Did they cut the bottom corners so they would fit nicely into the tank too?

 

[ironman]

Did they cut the bottom corners so they would fit nicely into the tank too?

I didn't ask them to, so no, but then I didn't think about it either. :doh: