Power Station/ATO/ATS Cabinet

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  1. insanespain

    insanespain Ocellaris Clown

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    I dont see why that wouldnt work just fine. One advantage I see to doing a setup like that, is that people without sumps could take advantage of it. Since it would be mounted above the DT, the drains could simply drain back to the DT. For people running sumpless and looking to add an ATS, reactors, or even a fuge, this could be an easy solution. I would be interested in seeing pics of a setup like this. I dont believe I've ever seen it done before.
     
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  3. Reef Queen

    Reef Queen Feather Duster

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    i do have a sump but it takes up %75 of my stand and i want to add a fuge and ATS...but thats a pretty heavy load even with just the fuge, i wonder if cabinets can hold that kind of weight? i was thinking just having it drain into the overflow by letting a hose hang into it lol.
     
  4. SPINNER

    SPINNER Fire Shrimp

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    Very fun to read, good build:)

    I would like to build a small one for my 300 build as another type of filtration to learn from.

    Thanks for the good read!
     
  5. insanespain

    insanespain Ocellaris Clown

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    More update pics ;D

    It's getting closer to being done. Worked on it this evening, and all I have left is a little sanding and then paint it. Going to try to get this thing done tomorrow.


    Putting the tongue and groove skin on the door

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    Adjustable feet for those pesky un-level floors

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    Door mounted

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    Latches to keep the door closed tightly

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    Ready for paint

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  6. Seano Hermano

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    Hey, that looks pretty nice. Are you going to put a finish on the wood?
     
  7. insanespain

    insanespain Ocellaris Clown

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    Get's painted satin black like my stand ;D
     
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