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Old August 2nd 06, 01:30 AM posted to rec.aquaria.freshwater.misc
carlrs
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Default Temperd Glass Tanks Question


John Rippen wrote:
Hello all, I asked my professos about the tensile strength of temperd
glass and other questions about stress, loads, strain/sheer tests for
any given thickness.

Does anyone here have some ideas on specifications and structural
limits for aquarium tanks using temperd glass.

I've emailed several manufacturers over the weekend and they havent
responded yet. This might be the wrong group to ask, but since it is
about aquariums, I thought people here could remark or provide me with
some links covering such data / specs.

Thanks


DO NOT use tempered glass in aquariums. It does have the structeral
integrity of float glass. I have worked with many manufacters over the
years, and they always have told me to never use tempered glass.

Carl