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    Posted: September 30 2010 at 3:33pm
I just picked up a 56 gal column last night (30"l x 18"w x 24"t), and want to drill it. It is a commercially built tank, with faux wood trim. 

However there is a sticker on the bottom that says 'do not drill tempered glass'.

My question is, is only the bottom tempered?  I was thinking of drilling the back of it for an overflow.
Was that in there yesterday? Casper--WY windier than ?

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In general only the bottom of the tanks are tempered because that is where the most weight is being supported and tempering the glass allows it to hold the extra weight.

I would still check with the manufacturer if you can before you attempt to drill it.
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