Help securing CO2 tank to stand - Equipment

MatPat · 05-27-2005, 06:12 PM

I have a 2 year old running around and he has just begun to open the doors on my 75g stand. Before he knocks over the CO2 tank and creates a "rocket" I would like to find a way to secure the bottle inside of my stand. I thought of using galvanized plumbing strap and while it will work I'm sure there are better, more aesthetic solutions out there.

So, what do you use to secure your CO2 tank to your cabinets?

Plattykins · 05-27-2005, 06:56 PM

hmm... something like what attaches a tank to a divers backpack? The strap and buckle is what I am thinking of. It could be attached to the cabinet with a bracket.

**turbomkt** · 05-27-2005, 07:01 PM

We went the other way. We put tot-locks (The magnetic kind from Home Depot) on the stand doors. Works great.

bharada · 05-27-2005, 07:02 PM

What I use are a pair of "L" brackets and a short bunge cord. Screw the "L" brackets into the stand so that they're spread far enough apart for the tank to fit between. Then hook the bungee cord through the holes in the bracket to strap the tank in place.

Plattykins · 05-27-2005, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by turbomkt

We went the other way. We put tot-locks (The magnetic kind from Home Depot) on the stand doors. Works great.

Prolly easier to find the tot-locks! Can you tell I don't have kids! LOL

bharada · 05-27-2005, 07:09 PM

It's still a good idea to strap the tank down to keep it vertical whether or not you have kids. Living in California there's always the possible earthquake. The midwest has its tornados and the east/gulfcoasts have hurricanes. Then there's always the inadvertant bump while moving furniture around.

The kid-proof doors are are good idea to keep the little ones away from fish food and ferts, though.

**fishfry** · 05-27-2005, 07:33 PM

I use 2 large velcro straps to attach my cylinder to the leg of my stand...doesn't really help with a cabinet though. I did see a cylinder holder at the welding store though and it was pretty nice, you just need to screw it to the wall and lock in your cylinder.

Laith · 05-28-2005, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bharada

What I use are a pair of "L" brackets and a short bunge cord. Screw the "L" brackets into the stand so that they're spread far enough apart for the tank to fit between. Then hook the bungee cord through the holes in the bracket to strap the tank in place.

Been looking for a way to do this too. I like this idea! going to give it a try. thanks.

bharada · 05-28-2005, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by fishfry

I did see a cylinder holder at the welding store though and it was pretty nice, you just need to screw it to the wall and lock in your cylinder.

Or those steel straps with the clasp and buckle that they use to secure fire extinguishers to wall with. If you needed to secure your tank out in the open using one of these would be a lot more refined looking than the "L" brackets. But being the impatient and cheap sorta guy that I am, and the fact that it's hidden away, finding the "L" brackets in the garage was all I needed.

JanS · 05-28-2005, 04:04 PM

I just use the strap tie downs with the slide through gripping clip from the sporting goods or automotive dept. in most stores.
They are quick to get on and off, and if you have an open stand like the one in the photo, you can just go around the side. If you have a closed cabinet, you can screw the strap into the side of the stand a few inches apart and it should still be easily accessible.