Where can I get a tank drilled?

[Patdro]

Rather not do it myself, just need one circle drilled, already have bulkhead fittings. I would rather not buy a diamond bit, and use it once for something I have never done b4. I have read of vendors who do it. I would rather go to someone, with experience and knows what they are doing? Close to Westchester would be preferable.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

PM House of Laughter he's in Westchester and has lots of experience.

 

[Killerdrgn]

It's actually really simple to drill a tank, just make sure the glass you're drilling isn't tempered. A diamond drill bit on ebay is only $10 including shipping.

 

[Chongpark27]

Jim aka house of laughter is the one u want, he did an excellent job of drilling my sump.

 

[Timbo]

HOF aka Jim or Russ.

 

[DevIouS]

It's actually really simple to drill a tank, just make sure the glass you're drilling isn't tempered. A diamond drill bit on ebay is only $10 including shipping.

Although it may be simple for some.....I wouldn't recommend some-one trying it on their tank for the 1st time.
Not without understanding the chances of it cracking or spare tank present.

 

[marrone]

Also you can usually get someone to drill the tank for $20-$30, and at that price it's not worth taking a chance and cracking the tank.

 

[Killerdrgn]

the key is slow rotation and low pressure, and best practice should use running water but really unecessary.

 

[nikkibabee]

Jim drilled my tank...he did an awesome job.