I went with 40" height because for the same reasons: will be a bar seating area, looks good sitting or standing, and I wanted the extra height under the tank. I originally wanted to use a UFA water tub for a sump, and although I'm not, I'm still glad I went with the height because it gives me *just* enough clearance to run a zeovit plunger reactor in the sump under the stand.
My ceilings are about 7.5' unfinished, so will likely be closer to 7' when finished and yes it does SUCK. I doubt I'll ever build again (house builders are the sux0r!!) but if I did, I'll ask for 9' or 10' ceilings down there. It's not the overall height it's the things like furnace vents that come down. It's been a real challenge trying to get a light frame into the space with appropriate height over the tank.
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-- Tony
My next hobby will be flooding my basement while repeatedly banging my head against a brick wall and tearing up $100 bills. Whee!
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