i need your stand insulation sugestions!!

lunker65

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I have a 240g on the way and am trying to have the stand done and all set up before it gets here. one thing that i would like to do is insulate the stand for sound deadning pourposes. it is studded up like a house to begin with so i was thinking about just insulating it like a house. i am going to be running canister filters and an unheated tank so i dont think that i will have to really worry about the heat and moisture buildup so much. what are your guys sugestions on this?
 

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Alligator Gar
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cellotex foam insulation board, or just plain old 1/2" fiber board. you will get easier cuts with the foam board, and better sound insulation, i use to box the compressors at work in the shop, I use the 2" board, comes in 4'x8' sheets, home depoe and the such should have it, if not hit a roofing supply house.
 

lunker65

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how would i attach it? i have used the 3m spray glue for similar things but i know foam can be touchy with some adhesives, and cause it to melt.
 

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can cut tight fit it is foam board, side panels holding the long runs in place, or liquid nails, cellotex has a fiber glass skin on both sides, its not exposed foam board.
 

xraycer

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how would i attach it? i have used the 3m spray glue for similar things but i know foam can be touchy with some adhesives, and cause it to melt.
Silicone works good with no adverse effects on foam
 

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Alligator Gar
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agreed
 
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