Where to buy glass?

[jackd625]

I tried a search, but couldn't find anything recent. I'm wondering where everyone buys the glass they use for baffles and overflow box.

I know HD and Lowes have that window replacement glass, but that's pretty thin. I'd use it for baffles but, I don't know about an overflow box. If I hit it with a rock or something I'd be screwed. I'm trying to find 1/4" glass.

I seen Hub Glass (I think) in Somerville but they are only open weekdays when I'm at work and I'd rather not take it off.


I looked online, but prices are hugeeee with shipping haha.

 

[gunnyreefer]

I buy my glass from Portland glass in nh.

 

[jackd625]

I buy my glass from Portland glass in nh.

Where in NH? How are their prices? Id rather stay around Boston, but I'd take the ride up there if I had to.

 

[roy]

I have a cou0ple of 2x4 piece of 1/2" thick glass that you could have for free. They used to be on my coffee table top

 

[jamesdong009]

I know Lowe's sells glass and cuts it for free. They're are thin but you can definitely use it for bafles in a sump.

They also sell custom glass pieces that need to be ordered. The pieces they sell aren't too bad price wise but I'm not sure on the custom pieces.

 

[gweston]

I get glass for any local glass store. You want standard plate glass. 1/4" is typically fine for overflows. I prefer the 'gray smoked' color glass. Not quite black. Somewhat transparent, but dark enough that it matches well with a black background. I use RTV100 series silicone adhesive and it works GREAT. Cures quick and is very strong. Can be found locally at any Grainger supply. I have found tubes of both GE and Momentive RTV100 series adhesive at Grainger. I built my overflow with the GE stuff and I think it was old. Later I got a Momentive tube, and it cured perfectly. No idea if there are any differences between the brand. Heck they may be the same company.

 

[shawn708]

For the baffles in my glass sump I used acrylic available at Lowes, works fine.

 

[cstmpprl]

+2 on acrylic, I've cut my hand a couple times reaching into a sump that had glass baffles. No not the 55 It has acrylic.

 

[beckbrass]

Local glass shop. Have them grind and polish the edges. Your looking at $5-10 per baffle using 1/4 glass. Carful with acrylic baffles in a sump. If they are cut to tight when they expand your sump explodes, always a bummer.

 

[JhonQ]

I got mine from ace auto glass.... They cut what ever size or thikness you want..pretty cheap too..

 

[jackd625]

I got mine from ace auto glass.... They cut what ever size or thikness you want..pretty cheap too..

Probably give them a call since they are open on weekends...

 

[JohnK]

Best thing is to all around to several glass shops, prices can vary widely.

 

[jackd625]

Best thing is to all around to several glass shops, prices can vary widely.

Thats what I ended up doing...

I bought it from Alliance Glass in Dorchester. It's right on the Southie line.

I got 1/4" glass cut as: 2 of 20"X4" and 2 of 4" X 3 3/4"... They charged $10, and did it in like 5 minutes. I called a few other places and they were around $30 and at least a week wait haha...