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Offlinewestthebest
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some basic SGFC questions: perlite too wet and cracking
    #19111123 - 11/09/13 04:43 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

so had a few basic SGFC questions for you guys...  first off, my strainer is an absolute piece of shit and despite my best efforts, there appears to be a slight bit of standing water accumulating.  is this an absolute no-no?  haven't put cakes in it yet so I'm draining through the bottom/corner holes and thinking about adding one more hole in the proper place as a drain.  doesn't seem to be much of a problem but doesn't hurt to have all the info you can gather either haha...
and second, I had quite a bit of trouble with cracking around the holes of my tub when I drilled them, I've covered up any that actually seem to be significantly large/separated with duct tape but wanted to make sure no one has had a problem with numerous small cracks letting in too much air or something like that.  seeing as it's a box completely riddled with holes i doubt this is a problem either, but again, doesn't hurt to check.
thanks and apologies for these rather silly questions!


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Re: some basic SGFC questions: perlite too wet and cracking [Re: westthebest]
    #19111136 - 11/09/13 04:47 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

an extra hole for a drain wont hurt...heating up a 1/4 inch bolt red hot is a sweet way to make your holes with out cracking the tub


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Re: some basic SGFC questions: perlite too wet and cracking [Re: Rubestoad]
    #19111177 - 11/09/13 05:01 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

Running your drill bit backwards helps with cracking as well.


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Re: some basic SGFC questions: perlite too wet and cracking [Re: Rubestoad]
    #19111182 - 11/09/13 05:02 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

Your fine, get your holes done n put your perlite in, it will drain .


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Re: some basic SGFC questions: perlite too wet and cracking [Re: westthebest]
    #19111631 - 11/09/13 06:57 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

I know it's too late now, but you can back up the side of the tub with a block of wood when you drill it to keep from cracking the plastic.


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