High Tide Aquatics

Acrylic fabrication question? I'll be available !

I just finished my overflow box last night and weld-on 16 seems to be holding the tube well. I'm thinking of adding some sort of strain relief however.
 
Something to keep the hose from crimping. Like:
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krittertanks said:
Did you ask a lot of questions as a kid? :p Its ok.... I did too. AS for the heat welding plastic, I dont do any of this but I suppose it would be a stronger piece than a solvent bond. The issue is that since acrylics are clear, the heat weld could not be done really clean. Acrylic is really cool because it is clear, but Ive come to the realization that this is why it is hard to teach anyone to build with it. All the flaws in workmanship will show.
If we were using high pressure molds, acrylic could be reformed several times. Problem is were not, and any clear mistakes go into the recycle bin!
Sometimes I wish I chose another material :~
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Yeah gen, like glass so you can build me a starphire tank
 
Are you nuts! Learning the ins and outs of glass.... i know would suck=) I bet Id break something :O
I think the glass would just break on its way here!
 
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