cabinets

[jamie]

hi guys, i was wondering if anyone is familiar with the redsea reefer xl525. i know its a bit over priced. the question is would i be able to cut out the divider so i can get a larger sump in,. i would like to design my own sump and its going to be alot longer than the one it comes with. i like the finish on the cabinets. thanks

 

[SupraSaltyReefer]

I have the Reefer 525XL. The stand is made of pressed plywood and is already kinda flimsy to begin with. You definitely do not want to remove the middle divider. It’ll void Red Sea’s warranty as well.


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[Rostato]

If your tank isn’t built yet, you may just be able to put the sump inside while it’s being built

 

[jamie]

If your tank isn’t built yet, you may just be able to put the sump inside while it’s being built

its a solid piece.

 

[jamie]

I have the Reefer 525XL. The stand is made of pressed plywood and is already kinda flimsy to begin with. You definitely do not want to remove the middle divider. It’ll void Red Sea’s warranty as well.


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hmmmm. i might reinforce it then

 

[Rostato]

its a solid piece.

I meant the cabinet.

 

[jamie]

I meant the cabinet.

i meant there's a solid divider inside the cabinet, that i want to take out or cut a square hole in for slide a sump in

 

[Chromis]

I have the Reefer 525XL. The stand is made of pressed plywood and is already kinda flimsy to begin with. You definitely do not want to remove the middle divider. It’ll void Red Sea’s warranty as well.

I concur... even with the center divider it’s a miracle the Reefer stand holds all that weight. It’s like an IKEA style stand. If you’re interested in a custom sump just get the whole tank and stand customized is my advice. The problem with the Reefer stand in my opinion is it doesn’t have any back ventilation in the sump region.

 

[Coral reefer]

That makes it sound like there’s only one problem with those stands!
I disagree...

 

[Rostato]

i meant there's a solid divider inside the cabinet, that i want to take out or cut a square hole in for slide a sump in

Oh, okay. Don’t do that.

 

[jamie]

guess ill have to work on my wood working skills. i can probably make the stand just not sure bout the finish. may get that done professionally if possible

 

[SupraSaltyReefer]

guess ill have to work on my wood working skills. i can probably make the stand just not sure bout the finish. may get that done professionally if possible

If you get the White stand I’d be interested in buying it off you.


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[thanh510]

guess ill have to work on my wood working skills. i can probably make the stand just not sure bout the finish. may get that done professionally if possible

I am a terrible finisher too. But not with a spray gun [emoji106]. It’s much less flow than a spray can, which produce a lot of overruns. It just that you have to do many layers!


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[Coral reefer]

I finish very quickly!
Oh wait y’all were talking about building stuff. Never mind.

 

[jamie]

if build it then i can make it exactly how i want it. example i would cabinet doors on the sides as well. just to make it easier to access things. i wonder if i can rent the spray gun from somewhere.

 

[jamie]

I finish very quickly!
Oh wait y’all were talking about building stuff. Never mind.

lol

 

[max_nano]

Build it! I just put together my 8020 stand yesterday. I can share the contact info for the distributor in Pleasanton that did the design. You can get pieces that slide into the t slot that allows you to snap panels on. That way you could remove your entire front for maintenance.

 

[thanh510]

Join the 8020 build club! I’m going to clad it soon...I hope.


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[Rostato]

If you do t kind me asking, how much $ in material?

 

[Bruce Spiegelman]

If you do t kind me asking, how much $ in material?

Following. I need a stand....