fishroom suggestions

[hawk]

[quote=dunl] The sump that is in the room is a sump pump, so I am thinking it would be nice if I could figure a way to make all the water from an exploding tank go immediately to that corner, instead of taking a little time to do so. I'm also thinking of turning the door around so it opens into the hallway, instead of into the room.


I cut the bottom 3" of the fishroom door off, and filled the space across the floor door opening with a couple of 2x4's. Then vinyled the floor and also vinyled 3"-4" up the walls including the 3" across the door opening, caulked the corners. This contains any floods from getting into adjacent rooms or inside the walls. I also have a floor drain. I'm really glad I did this, I was paranoid about water getting into the walls but after several minor floods all water has been contained in the fishroom.

[dunl]

Originally Posted by hawk

I cut the bottom 3" of the fishroom door off, and filled the space across the floor door opening with a couple of 2x4's. Then vinyled the floor and also vinyled 3"-4" up the walls including the 3" across the door opening, caulked the corners. This contains any floods from getting into adjacent rooms or inside the walls. I also have a floor drain. I'm really glad I did this, I was paranoid about water getting into the walls but after several minor floods all water has been contained in the fishroom.

DAMM! That's the best idea I've heard on a fish forum all year. Mind if I spread it around?

[hawk]

Originally Posted by dunl

DAMM! That's the best idea I've heard on a fish forum all year. Mind if I spread it around?

Sure. That's what these forums are all about.

[KarlK]

I think this would be a good thread for everyone to follow.

I could see a lot of useful tips from a lot of different people with a lot of different experiences coming together.

(Or something like that)