How to Drill a Hole in a Glass Aquarium / Tank

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5 жыл бұрын

I'll show you step by step how I drill all of my tanks, everyone does it a little different this is just the best way that I have found to drill all of my aquariums.
This is the Hole Saw I use in this video 1 1/4
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1/2 Bulk head (Use 1 1/4)
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@TMAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

TIP: If you place duct tape or painters tape inside of the tank where you are drilling the hole, it will do two things. 1) prevent the cut out from falling once you’re done drilling...and....2) It will significantly reduce the inside edges of the hole from chipping and flaking. 😉👍

@JadrenAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks that's an awesome tip I will for sure use!

@trueblu8 Жыл бұрын

That's the tip we needed to hear. Thank you!

@escerbo Жыл бұрын

Very informative. Didn’t realize I could Styrofoam. Thought it had to be wood. Thanks again

@jlathem56 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Jason. I have been looking around and have watched many videos on drilling tanks but this one has a lot of insight that the others I watched didn’t have. I actually feel more confident about drilling my tanks now. Thanks!

@JadrenAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Your very welcome!

@adam4liberty Жыл бұрын

Hey, thumbs up Jason. I’ve drilled a ton of glass and granite and porcelain. You’ve explained it as simple as possible to the masses. A sponge is a great way to apply water as well. Drilling tanks is the game changer in any aquatic system. Separates the average from the obsession. Thanks again. And you can drill slow if you don’t know what you’re doing. Break a ten gallon or two.

@Coronakenify 5 жыл бұрын

excellent, thanks

@jeztersaquariums7626 5 жыл бұрын

Great step by step man!, thank you so much for the links also!

@JadrenAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Your very welcome!

@catfishcave379 5 жыл бұрын

This is how I do all of my wife's gardening pots that don't have holes. Works like a charm.

@debbieswan1213 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another educational video. God Bless you too ❤

@UHPhilipA 5 жыл бұрын

Good video. Thanks!

@ferrari_guy3570 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome man!

@haywardurbangarden7153 5 жыл бұрын

I just ordered bulkheads, but had NO IDEA what drill bits to use, I cant thank you enough!!

@JadrenAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Your very welcome

@beardedbobsfishroom7654 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing Jason! I just bought my hole saws and bulkheads to do some of my aquariums. Great video

@JadrenAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@tredlich 4 жыл бұрын

Very good explanation ! Thx. for sharing

@4funrc11 5 жыл бұрын

Super! Thx! :)

@MrScienceGeek 5 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing your tips and experience. Im looking into doing this soon on my tanks, thinking about ditching the pvc overflow setup I have now, one lost its siphon, thats one too many!

@IrreverentSOB Жыл бұрын

Extremely useful video, thank you !

@ChattanoogaEd 5 жыл бұрын

I really like your videos thank you for making them

@trueblu8 Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial.

@marktimmer2212 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this

@juliescesar 5 жыл бұрын

Well explained sir

@andysfishden6506 5 жыл бұрын

Something I was told by a tank manufacturer about bulkhead placement is to have the hole from any side at least as many inches the hole is. So if your hole is 1.5" diameter, the hole needs to be at least 1.5" away from any edge. This will also help so that when you put the bulkhead in the lip or nut won't be on a silicone seam or on ot right up to the trim.

@JadrenAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Yes I've drilled mine to close before and could not screw on the fitting lol

@TheChubbyGuppy 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. I need to do this but I have so many 10s.

@JadrenAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

So did I. I had to break down 36 I had setup already and drill them all

@seanootd3406 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video mate lol i tried doing this when I was set up my shell dweller rack but i practiced on a few 10 gallons so i dont mess up the 40 breeders lol yeah i gave up just added pond pumps for easy water changes instead

@JadrenAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Lol that's how I felt when I tried to cut slate

@seanootd3406 5 жыл бұрын

@@JadrenAquatics lol yeah seemed like it was the same level of frustration

@FancyTailAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Good stuff! I have been so scared to even try it.

@JadrenAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

You really need one to practice on to realize how easy it is

@moogiesretirementhaven2265 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the technique! Could you show the tanks set up that you drilled the holes for and the complete system? Again thanks!

@JadrenAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Yes once I get a little farther along I'll show how all of it works thanks

@bigbuck6217 5 жыл бұрын

Great info, thanks for linking the product. You said you silicone the bulkheads, do you leave the washer on or off when you do that?

@JadrenAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

I always leave the washer on thanks

@eddyortiz8110 5 жыл бұрын

You are one cool cat!😉🙄

@kutay_ozkeskin 4 ай бұрын

How can i cut a rectangle in glass ?

@kentsfish9761 5 жыл бұрын

I always want to but I am scared to do it thanks for the info I will try it now. Thanks again

@JadrenAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Good luck it's really way easier than you think

@jeffstrains4014 5 ай бұрын

Is the glass tempered?

@Spacenow869 Жыл бұрын

Drill from inside out You will be able to flood the are with water so I will be constantly lubricating the cut. It preserve the bit. Set the tank on Styrofoam so when you get to the end of the cut you just do not blast roufg and cut does not chip as easy. On some larger tank I actually glue 2x2 " plate to reinforce the area and prevent the glass from breaking

@forturetools 3 жыл бұрын

The diamond drill bit is not sintered, not electroplated, more like a brazed bond, am I right?

@dave6589 4 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if you can drill a hole like this in the bottom of the tank?

@robyns2946 3 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me what kind of drill you prefer to use for glass cutting and why?

@JadrenAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Any type of plug in is what I use. Battery power will slow down when running for long periods of time

@forturetools 3 жыл бұрын

With a little angle at the beginning seems easier to drill

@pattonwille3005 5 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the sick hat

@JadrenAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

I had it custom made. Thanks!

@reelthing4u 5 жыл бұрын

now i know how you do it but how do i do it. i'm so confused .lol just pulling your chain lol

@reelthing4u 5 жыл бұрын

what are you trying to say.?that i can only afford 19 gallon tank.i see how you are.i thought you was better than,lol just kidding.nice job

@stevedodd7883 3 жыл бұрын

is it possible to drill a 6 inch hole in a tank, I want to put two four foot tanks end to end to make eight foot, then cut a 6 inch diameter hole so the fish can swim from one tank to the other, I will join the tanks together with a bulkhead or with silicone. can you get a six inch cutter

@JadrenAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure there is a hole saw that size somewhere probably cost $200 with that much diamond powder on it lol

@moerush04 3 жыл бұрын

Pauly Shore

@ydeardorff 3 жыл бұрын

How to do it sideways? My tank is 1000lbs

@JadrenAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

The bigger the tank the easier it should be because the glass is so thick

@stevesaquatopia8291 5 жыл бұрын

I want to drill my tanks so badly but I'm too afraid I'll break my tanks. They are large tanks so breaking them would be rough.

@matrixmodulator Жыл бұрын

I thought they were industrial diamonds, made by man, not mined.

@JadrenAquatics Жыл бұрын

I think some are

@strawman9410 2 жыл бұрын

Instead of keep putting water on put a wet sponge inside the diamond drill

@JadrenAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks great idea

@strawman9410 2 жыл бұрын

Saw it on another video couple of years ago

@underconstr8994 3 жыл бұрын

1:50 , can't tell if you are joking or not

@JadrenAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it definetely true

@funnyguy55able 4 жыл бұрын

I was surprised that there is no mention of tempered glass. Someone watching this that is not aware will destroy their tank. Great step by step otherwise.