A new (stand) beginniing

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A new (stand) beginniing

07 March 2009

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Posted by chrisfowler99

After some final calculations, I decided my original stand just wasn't going to cut it. Not enough access underneath for the sump size I chose.

So...

Based on plans found here:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.p...mp;pagenumber=1

I began a new stand today.

It's 48 1/2" x 18 1/2" x 34" and with a couple of large doors will have much more room underneath.

Need to skin it (1/2" plywood), drop in the floor (1/2" plywood again), put some trim on, prime, paint and figure out what I'm going to do for doors.

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mcallahan

08 March 2009 - 07:22 AM

If you really want great sump access, get mdavis or prof to build you a skin for the stand. Mine looks like the stand, but it only has 3 sides, so I can slide it away from the stand and have no doors to reach through, etc.

Basically, once you pull it away, you'd see just your stand - like in the pics above. The best part if you can't tell that it is just a skin when you look at it from the outside.

ysanford

08 March 2009 - 11:12 AM

We made something similar to what azcummins is talking about. The two front doors on our stand come completely off and when on, stay secured with magnets bought at home depot. We haven't had the need to get into the sump area from the sides, but it may be beneficial to have the side skins removable as well. Good luck!

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