acrylic baffles how thick

[jerl77]

i am going to use acrylic. baffles in my sump and how thick?
thanks jeremy

 

[rkaragozler]

Is the sump glass or acrylic? If it's glass silicone won't work, If it's acrylic go 3/16 or 1/4 any thinner and they will flex

 

[Scubakev]

I think 1/4" should be good

 

[michael Jack]

I like to have mine 7" thick the stronger the better

 

[jerl77]

lol went with 1/4 glass

I like to have mine 7" thick the stronger the better

 

[michael Jack]

I still think 7" steel is better