drilling a tank

[xredoxx84]

Can you drill a tank at the top with water in it. I want to do it but i dont want to flood my house:iamwithst

 

[georgelc86]

I think one of the members put a you tube video out doing exactly what your asking.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlaOl-dBniI

 

[D1J8Z]

I think one of the members put a you tube video out doing exactly what your asking.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlaOl-dBniI

sweet

 

[masterswimmer]

Some people have done it successfully. I HIGHLY recommend NOT doing while the tank is full though.

 

[georgelc86]

I am with Jim though, even dropping the water volume just inches below were the intended hole will be drilled is still too much water pressure. When the center brace broke on my 72 AGA bow the glass bowed out about 1.5 inches. I had to drain the entire tank to get the glass to flex back into a comfortable position and place the new center brace/trim.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Jim (house of Laughter) Has done this before I suggest sending him a PM asking about it.

 

[Bob 1000]

I did it but I've drilled over 30 tanks

 

[masterswimmer]

Jim (house of Laughter) Has done this before I suggest sending him a PM asking about it.

We have done MANY tank drillings, but NEVER with water in the tank.

Russ

 

[nanchil]

I am with Jim though,

Russ I guess

 

[georgelc86]

Damn always get you two confused. Sorry Russ.

 

[masterswimmer]

Damn always get you two confused. Sorry Russ.

No worries :grouphug:

Russ

 

[Keith P]

I've drilled a few tanks, but never filled. I find drilling with the drill bit vertical makes it MUCH easier. You can let the weight of the drill do the work.

If you're going to drill the it while filled with water, be prepared in case the tank pops.