With the advent of digital HDTV you're going to see a lot of discarded old televisions as folks transition over to the newfangled flat screen replacements. LiveJournal blogger Michael saw creative opportunity when he found a three pack of old CRT tellies and some coffee tables legs in the dumpster. Primed, painted and bolted together, Michael made himself a most unique storage cabinet where his "undies, socks, shorts" are always a reminder, he's his very own DIY Network.
When I do get a newer tv I would like to turn my old one into a fish tank. Any ideas about doing this?
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Just a cautionary note: CRT TV's contain large capacitors that are still quite "live" even after you unplug the TV. Careful what you touch!
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Sara48--
The easiest and least likely to leak way would be to buy a fishtank that fits inside without the tank rims showing--one that leaves room at the top for the tank lights, pump, etc, and room behind the tank for the external paraphrenalia and wires. Failing that, I suppose you could make one with sheets of glass and nontoxic sealant, but this would be a long, exacting process!
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