Greetings - I'm planting the seed on my build thread. Here it is with "Post 1"!! Here's to the hope of pages and pages of updates, pictures, great advice, and guidance. I'm very excited, and hope to provide fun and interesting posts like I find in the many build threads I follow here on RS.
I am yet ANOTHER newb jumping on the RSM C-130 band-wagon. (Even after my decision I've seen tons of C-130 purchases) A year of intense research pointed me in that direction and considering the size of my home it just made sense.
I picked up the tank and stand on Tuesday and here are some of my first thoughts for those interested in the RSM:
1. Don't go pick it up with a Mini Cooper. It's too tall to fit in the back standing up. We had to lay it on its side (which is NOT recommended) for my short trip back to downtown DC.
2. The box has VERY convenient carry holes that make it relatively easy to handle with two people despite the fact that the box weighs like 80+ pounds.
3. Stand: It's not IKEA: I can build Ikea anything with my eyes closed. The build on this cabinet is similar in design but the quality isn’t even close. Some of the twist locks had to be hammered into the holes (because the holes were too small). Some of the fasteners were formed without HEADS...etc. Regardless, once you get the build complete the cabinet is plenty sturdy for its purpose.
4. Tank: This is my first Red Sea product and holy moly the build quality is amazing. When all set up with the trim on it's like a work of art.
5. The hood fans aren't the quietest...however, once the pumps are running and water is moving I'll have to re-assess. (im sure there are threads for lower dB fans)
6. Before choosing this unit we mapped out its footprint with tape on the floor and were like, "aww that's going to be small and cute". But once its assembled its total presence in the room is quite shocking. (it's BIG)
So that's that. I currently have a beautiful display of gorgeous AIR. Early next week I plan to do LCOT (leak and component operational testing).
Sincerely,
Rooprect
I am yet ANOTHER newb jumping on the RSM C-130 band-wagon. (Even after my decision I've seen tons of C-130 purchases) A year of intense research pointed me in that direction and considering the size of my home it just made sense.
I picked up the tank and stand on Tuesday and here are some of my first thoughts for those interested in the RSM:
1. Don't go pick it up with a Mini Cooper. It's too tall to fit in the back standing up. We had to lay it on its side (which is NOT recommended) for my short trip back to downtown DC.
2. The box has VERY convenient carry holes that make it relatively easy to handle with two people despite the fact that the box weighs like 80+ pounds.
3. Stand: It's not IKEA: I can build Ikea anything with my eyes closed. The build on this cabinet is similar in design but the quality isn’t even close. Some of the twist locks had to be hammered into the holes (because the holes were too small). Some of the fasteners were formed without HEADS...etc. Regardless, once you get the build complete the cabinet is plenty sturdy for its purpose.
4. Tank: This is my first Red Sea product and holy moly the build quality is amazing. When all set up with the trim on it's like a work of art.
5. The hood fans aren't the quietest...however, once the pumps are running and water is moving I'll have to re-assess. (im sure there are threads for lower dB fans)
6. Before choosing this unit we mapped out its footprint with tape on the floor and were like, "aww that's going to be small and cute". But once its assembled its total presence in the room is quite shocking. (it's BIG)
So that's that. I currently have a beautiful display of gorgeous AIR. Early next week I plan to do LCOT (leak and component operational testing).
Sincerely,
Rooprect
