Aquarium Trim
#1
Posted 22 November 2008 - 12:41 PM
I want to know if this stuff can be purchased seperately to put on my own tank.
Basically all I am after is an L shaped plastic corner trim.
I went Bunnanzas but every person I asked just stared at me and went "Deerrrrrrrrrr!!!!!"
Any help would be appreciated.
#2
Posted 22 November 2008 - 12:47 PM
#3
Posted 22 November 2008 - 02:42 PM
This is a picture from one of my 2 footers. Im after just a plain black corner trim but at least this shows everyone what I mean.
It must be avaliable somewhere as you could use it for all sorts of things not just aquariums.
#4
Posted 22 November 2008 - 05:30 PM
Daz
#5
Posted 22 November 2008 - 10:03 PM
wonder if they come in different colours, blue would be nice
#6
Posted 24 November 2008 - 10:15 AM
#7
Posted 24 November 2008 - 10:32 PM
It was called plastic U-molding, but they only had it in white. It was printed on the underside its part number or whatever and the word white so they must have this stuff in black?? somehwere?
Id rather they did than me having to paint it.
#8
Posted 25 November 2008 - 10:14 PM
try contacting APP (Aust Plastic Profiles) there is an office in Malaga somewhere i think.... google it... they might be able to tell you who buys it from them....
#9
Posted 25 November 2008 - 10:27 PM
#10
Posted 26 November 2008 - 10:53 AM
#11
Posted 26 November 2008 - 12:35 PM
This is a picture from one of my 2 footers. Im after just a plain black corner trim but at least this shows everyone what I mean.
It must be avaliable somewhere as you could use it for all sorts of things not just aquariums.
buy from Bunnings, white and spray it black easy as....
#12
Posted 26 November 2008 - 04:49 PM
#13
Posted 08 December 2008 - 06:23 PM
thanks for everyones input.
For anybody else wanting to do the same, the length of plastic molding cost me just under 4 bucks, I think it was about 2metres long, cut it to size (you could do alot of tanks with just one length)
and I used a flat black plastic paint.
Oh and while I was at bunnings getting parts for my DIY water changer, I spoke to a young dude about hose fittings and he actually knew what he was talking about! he was helpful and the first one I have come across while shopping at Bunnings.
#14
Posted 10 December 2008 - 01:06 PM
I have spoken with APP and they make and L-shaped PVC trim in black. Dimensions 19mm x 19mm, 2.5mm thickness, 2.4 meter lengths and they come in bundles of 25. They won't supply to the general public (you have to have an account with them), but they do supply to Bunnings, Mitre 10 and CSR Gyprock stores. The part number is AM2BL2400 if you need the shop to order some for you, however, if it isn't a common item you may have to take all 25 lengths so the store doesn't get stuck with the stock. Price should be around $10 a length.
Cheers
James
#15
Posted 11 December 2008 - 08:28 AM
I have spoken with APP and they make and L-shaped PVC trim in black. Dimensions 19mm x 19mm, 2.5mm thickness, 2.4 meter lengths and they come in bundles of 25. They won't supply to the general public (you have to have an account with them), but they do supply to Bunnings, Mitre 10 and CSR Gyprock stores. The part number is AM2BL2400 if you need the shop to order some for you, however, if it isn't a common item you may have to take all 25 lengths so the store doesn't get stuck with the stock. Price should be around $10 a length.
Cheers
James
whenever i am building anything and need some corner trim to make it look nice or too hide my losy carpentery skills i just pick up a length or two of aluminium angle once you have cut to size you can give it a bit of a polish or paint it and if you glue it properly then you not only get a great look but it will serve a purpose by strengthening the corner.
cheer's all
Neil
thanks for everyones input.
For anybody else wanting to do the same, the length of plastic molding cost me just under 4 bucks, I think it was about 2metres long, cut it to size (you could do alot of tanks with just one length)
and I used a flat black plastic paint.
Oh and while I was at bunnings getting parts for my DIY water changer, I spoke to a young dude about hose fittings and he actually knew what he was talking about! he was helpful and the first one I have come across while shopping at Bunnings.
Hi Jimmy,
just wondering if you have an A.B.N. number if that would get you an account and save you from having to buy from bunnings??
just a thought
#16
Posted 12 December 2008 - 11:51 AM
I don't have an ABN unfortunately, so Bunnings may be my only route at this point unless anybody knows of another way.
Cheers
J
#17
Posted 12 December 2008 - 12:36 PM
You could even try some of that chrome paint and see how that turns out.
#18
Posted 18 December 2008 - 10:04 AM
I have been able to source the black through Bunnings, but they will only order it in if the purchaser takes all 25 lengths. I only need 6 -10, but if there is enough interest I would order it in. Does anybody want some? Price will work out to about $7 per length (2.4 m).
Cheers
James
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