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10/25/2020, 06:09 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
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Stock stand modification
I have a reefer 425. I have reservations about screwing into stand to mount controls and drill holes to run hoses for dosing. Am I just being paranoid?
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10/25/2020, 07:21 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Austin, TX
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Stock stands can be pretty minimal and I've reinforced a couple over the years with 2x4s for my peace of mind. But I wouldn't worry about a few screws to mount equipment. Drilling holes is another matter. If it's a 1" hole for a pipe probably ok, bigger I'd be hesitant.
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10/25/2020, 02:55 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2015
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I've got a 425 and had the same reservations
My last tank was second hand so didn't mind but got this from new so didn't want to mark it. I've have used velcro in the cabinet for temp controller light control etc, even my test boxes to help save some space Only things I have put in screws to mount were the uv unit as it sits over the sump and my dosing unit. Sent from my SM-G986B using Tapatalk |
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10/26/2020, 05:57 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Grove City, Ohio
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If a few screws to mount things is enough to affect the integrity of your stand, it was going to fail anyway. Much like drilling a tank, if you keep the holes as small as reasonably possible and away from the corners and edges, you will be fine.
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