Need ideas

[s_kelley]

Ok so I ran out of room in the cabinet and needed to put the ballast next to it and also going to be hooking up my cal reactor and keeping it in the same area. Was thinking small bench, or shelf? Can't be too high due to a window/ac unit. See photo, Need ideas....plz comment with suggestions/pics/etc, thanks!

 

[mnavick]

Old School bench where the top lifts up and people used to store winter clothes w/moth balls?
Kind of like this.....but naturally in a color that fits your decor.
https://goo.gl/images/tLFPjX

 

[Chris A.]

Try to find a tv stand with doors and gut it out. Try the flea market or some yard sales

 

[s_kelley]

That would look good, hmmm

 

[s_kelley]

Was thinking an old weathered chest type thing but can't find anything big enough

 

[mnavick]

Edited my previous

 

[Chris A.]

Edited my previous

I like that better for access

 

[s_kelley]

That would be perfect! Anyone know where I can find one? If not I'll build

 

[mnavick]

May need to check depth measurements.....not sure if CO2 can be laid sideways for an extended amount of time.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010CBO7R8/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_gPBszb1HHFRDJ

 

[s_kelley]

Awesome! With all the pics amazon has I'll build one that works, thanks!

 

[gurumasta]

Bj's has them. I have one very similar to the one pictured but in more of a cherry color.

They are a few rows down in this link.

http://www.bjs.com/living-room/benches.category.465.461.2000918.1

 

[jah-hoeva]

Keep in mind heat build up with that ballast in an enclosed space.

 

[Nixperience]

I think this kind of thing would be perfect. It's 34" high though, but you could cut the legs off and lower it 3-4". Its from ikea, but is solid wood construction and comes in 4 different colors.

http://m.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/art/30381734/

 

[s_kelley]

Keep in mind heat build up with that ballast in an enclosed space.

Didn't think of that. Maybe something like wicker that would let the heat pass thru?

 

[jah-hoeva]

Or maybe just find something open in the back. Or worst case, cut an opening in the rear of the section to house the ballast.

 

[s_kelley]

Very true

 

[Spudsly]

That would be perfect! Anyone know where I can find one? If not I'll build

This was my first thought. They are usually marketed as toy chests, I had good luck with "toy chest seat hinged top" (I put seat in so it has a surface you can sit on, which you may or may not prefer).

They can range anywhere from classy to childish, there's a market for the whole range, I think.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Badger-B...75035&wl11=online&wl12=55317307&wl13=&veh=sem

 

[Chris A.]

Buy a sheet of plywood, some L brackets , wood screws and some hinges and ask @Bendint to put it together

 

[Nanoreef15]

Drill holes thru the floor and run those ca reactor and CO2 tank from basement . Ask Nick (this is me). I think that is how he has it setup on his previous setup.

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[cilyjr]

.not sure if CO2 can be laid sideways for an extended amount of time.

Co2 tanks cannot lay on their side. If the co2 in liquid state reaches the regulator it will damage it. I speak from experience here...lol