How to use a drainage ball valve on viv

[kueluck]

lol

[Mentat]

A bottom bulkhead location will allow full draining; but that will depend on if bottom glass is tempered (no drilling allowed) or in the type of stand being used. A solid top stand for example will make a bottom bulkhead useless. So you are left with the back pane which is the second best route. To prevent glass from shattering recommend drill it at least 1 in. from any edges. That means that at any time you will have a minimum of 1 in. of water in your dead space or drainage layer .

[kueluck]

The stand bottom is open and if I locate the hole close to a corner I could just slightly tip it in that direction to get good drainage. Also it's an Exo Terra 18x18x24 and I don't think they use tempered glass, but I guess I need to contact them to find out unless there are some folks that see this to let me know.

[Mentat]

Don't tip it; that can cause structural problems an possible leaks. Even if laying enclosure flat; the water puddling should be minimal. Why are you adamant about draining all water out ?

[kueluck]

Just wondering about standing water developing that pink slime.

[kueluck]

GRRRR................we've got a glass place here in Winston Salem and he said that he can't drill a hole unless the glass can be removed. Has any one used places like Ace Hardware for this??