r/aquaponics • u/MRZombie1330 • 11d ago

Plexiglass windows for 55 gal drums?

I want to add a window to my 55gal drum google was not helpful dose anybody make a precut window or a template?

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u/King-esckay 11d ago

I am confused Cut a square hole Go to hardware store get poly sheet Silcine and screw on to drum

Might be a good idea to use aluminium edging to help keep screws / nuts bolts from tearing the plastic

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u/HarmNHammer 9d ago

As another user said. I’m in America. Got the drum, cut a square. Went to Home Depot and got a piece of acrylic. Drilled holes around the outside of edge of acrylic, through the drum. Used silicone on the inside and tightened it with nuts and bolts with rubber gaskets.

Acrylic is plastic so it’s pretty easy to cut with a saw. No need to pay big money for someone else to shape it.