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Zephrant · 12/21/2017, 01:29 PM

I have a 48"x24"x20h sump out of 3/8", with 3" euro bracing and a center brace.
I also had a 48"x24"x24h tank (1/2"), also with 3" bracing and a center brace. Both lasted more than 10 years, and I'm still using the sump, 13 years later.

No need to go to 3/4 for a 48" long tank that is 20" high. I would recommend 1/2" for a home construction build, but many places would do it in 3/8".

12/21/2017, 01:29 PM	#5083
Zephrant Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,234	I have a 48"x24"x20h sump out of 3/8", with 3" euro bracing and a center brace. I also had a 48"x24"x24h tank (1/2"), also with 3" bracing and a center brace. Both lasted more than 10 years, and I'm still using the sump, 13 years later. No need to go to 3/4 for a 48" long tank that is 20" high. I would recommend 1/2" for a home construction build, but many places would do it in 3/8". Last edited by Zephrant; 12/21/2017 at 03:52 PM.