Cost of glass baffles

[MysticalKnight]

Hello all, I am going to need a few glass baffles cut to fit into a 75g sump I am making and was just wondering if anybody has any idea about how much I should be paying so I don't get overcharged too badly. I am going with 1/4" glass that is 17 3/8 wide by about 12" tall. Figuring I will need about 4 of them. Also what is everyones opinion about a sump that is set up non linear (Drain & Skimmer/Return/Refugium) do i need baffles coming off of the fuge as well or will a simple wall suffice as most bubble issues are from the skimmer and flow in fuge is low? Thanks in advance for any advice and have a great night

 

[xxxAngeloxxx]

Pm Jeff (Custom Kings) he might be able to help you out. He does custom sumps. Might able to do you some baffle you need done.

 

[Jaftica]

About 50 bucks for 4 at most glass shops

 

[thirty6]

About 50 bucks for 4 at most glass shops

Spot on, I paid 45 for 3 but they were larger in size.

 

[masterswimmer]

Save yourself some cash. No need to use 1/4" baffles. 1/8" is sufficient. You're going to have water on both sides of each baffle thereby creating zero pressure. They are just used as dividers with no load placed on them. I've built dozens and dozens of sumps for customers and have never ever used anything other than 1/8" and have had zero problems.

Also, make sure you request the glass shop to polish the edges after they cut the glass. If they don't, the exposed edge will be as sharp as a razor.

FYI, 1/8" x 17-3/8" x 10" have cost me $15-$20 for four.

Russ

 

[ravi197699]

http://www.miketheglazier.proxy.voicestar.com/index.html

go to their long island location and they are very fair with prices as well. I have used them multiple times.

 

[MysticalKnight]

thank you everyone for the responses I reallllly appreciate it. Hadn't thought about going 1/8" guess I was just trying to be cautious. That works out though because I have a hook up at a local hardware store and can get 1/8 at cost

 

[thirty6]

dammit i should have got the glass by you Russ!

 

[dacebrown]

I got glass that I tool from 55 gallon it's yours ( frags of something wouldn't be a problem )

 

[masterswimmer]

dammit i should have got the glass by you Russ!

There'll always be another need for them. You've got my number bro. :grouphug:

R

 

[ravi197699]

I have decent size glass pieces laying around as well if you want to stop by and look if you can use them you can have them

 

[MysticalKnight]

I have decent size glass pieces laying around as well if you want to stop by and look if you can use them you can have them

Thanks a ton for the offer ravi, gonna see what I have in my basement and I'll let ya know