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Some clever Do It Yourself gurus have answered the age old question "What can I do with my old TV console?" Create a one-of-a-kind aquarium, of course!

A multiple-choice quiz by sally0malley. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
sally0malley

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
369,333

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
579

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (1/10), Guest 70 (2/10), pski (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. To start, gather the materials needed:
One old console television, fish tank, surge strip, 3 prong plug kit, electrical wiring rated for main voltage, On/off switch, electrical tape, wire nuts, fluorescent fixture, handle, 2-3 small hinges for the lid and small wood screws.

What is another term for wire nuts? Hint

crimper connectors

stripper connectors

clamps connectors

cone connectors

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Question 2 of 10

2. Next, gather the tools needed:
Circular saw, screwdriver, sander, wood finishing equipment (stain, paint etc.)

In woodworking, what is cutting the wood parallel to the grain called?
Hint

cross cut

smooth cut

box cut

rip cut

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Question 3 of 10

3. Carefully remove the back of the television and determine if additional support is needed for the console to handle the weight of a full aquarium.

What is the approximate weight of a ten gallon filled tank? Hint

10 lbs.

25 lbs.

50 lbs.

110 lbs.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Reinforce the bottom of the console if necessary.

Which would be a not good choice for reinforcement? Hint

a piece of metal

brackets (braces)

stacking books underneath

a stronger piece of wood

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Question 5 of 10

5. Dry fit the aquarium in the console and check to see how much room you have from the top of the tank to the inside top of the console. You need approximately 2 - 2 1/2 inches of room to add your florescent light fixture.

The central element in a fluorescent lamp is a sealed glass tub containing mercury.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. The next step is to create the "lid". Remove the top of the console by cutting it at the seams.

Attach the ______ to ensure the lid can open and close properly.

Answer: (one word, 6 letters, plural)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Attach a handle to the lid.

What is a handle typically used on cabinets or closets that just opens and shuts and doesn't need to latch called?

Hint

false handle

flat handle

dummy handle

hinge handle

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Question 8 of 10

8. Prepare the console for painting or staining.

Which would not be a good method to prepare the wood? Hint

hand-sanding with coarse grit sandpaper

hand-sanding with medium grit sandpaper

hand-sanding with fine grit sandpaper

using a lightweight rotary sander

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Question 9 of 10

9. Coat the inside of the console with lacquer or waterproof paint to protect it from _______.

Answer: (8 letters, dampness)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finally you are ready to add a colorful background to give your aquarium a conversation-generating presence!

What would you use for the background? Hint

a background made from wrapping paper

laminated photo background

all of these would work

3-D background

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. To start, gather the materials needed: One old console television, fish tank, surge strip, 3 prong plug kit, electrical wiring rated for main voltage, On/off switch, electrical tape, wire nuts, fluorescent fixture, handle, 2-3 small hinges for the lid and small wood screws. What is another term for wire nuts?

Answer: cone connectors

Also known as thimble connectors, wire nuts are electrical connectors used to fasten together two or more low-voltage (or extra-low-voltage) electrical conductors. They are color-coded to indicate the connector size.

2. Next, gather the tools needed: Circular saw, screwdriver, sander, wood finishing equipment (stain, paint etc.) In woodworking, what is cutting the wood parallel to the grain called?

Answer: rip cut

A cross-cut is cutting the wood perpendicular to the grain. Box cut and smooth cut are not terms relating to woodworking.

3. Carefully remove the back of the television and determine if additional support is needed for the console to handle the weight of a full aquarium. What is the approximate weight of a ten gallon filled tank?

Answer: 110 lbs.

It weighs approximately 10 lbs. empty. A 20 gallon tank weighs 25 lbs. empty and 225 lbs. when full and a 50 gallon tank weighs 100 lbs. empty and a whopping 600 lbs. when filled! These are all approximate weights depending on the thickness of the glass.

Most console sets will accept a standard 20 gallon aquarium. If not, then you will need to have your tank custom built or build it yourself. If you build your own, only the front needs to be glass since the tank will only be visible from the front.

4. Reinforce the bottom of the console if necessary. Which would be a not good choice for reinforcement?

Answer: stacking books underneath

Support brackets are typically L shaped, come in various sizes and can support different weights.

5. Dry fit the aquarium in the console and check to see how much room you have from the top of the tank to the inside top of the console. You need approximately 2 - 2 1/2 inches of room to add your florescent light fixture. The central element in a fluorescent lamp is a sealed glass tub containing mercury.

Answer: True

The tube contains a small bit of mercury and an inert gas, typically argon, kept under very low pressure. The tube also contains a phosphor powder coating along the inside of the glass. It has two electrodes, one at each end, which are wired to an electrical circuit.

Because they contain mercury, many fluorescent lamps are classified as hazardous waste. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends that fluorescent lamps be kept separate from general waste for recycling or safe disposal.

6. The next step is to create the "lid". Remove the top of the console by cutting it at the seams. Attach the ______ to ensure the lid can open and close properly.

Answer: hinges

Hinges come in wide variety. Pivot hinges, double acting, spring hinges and butt hinges to name a few.

7. Attach a handle to the lid. What is a handle typically used on cabinets or closets that just opens and shuts and doesn't need to latch called?

Answer: dummy handle

Some dummy handles have decorative plates underneath as well.

8. Prepare the console for painting or staining. Which would not be a good method to prepare the wood?

Answer: hand-sanding with coarse grit sandpaper

Medium or fine grit sandpaper is generally used to refinish furniture. Using a coarse grit could risk damaging the wood and is more commonly used when refinishing a hardwood floor.

9. Coat the inside of the console with lacquer or waterproof paint to protect it from _______.

Answer: moisture

This step should be completed out of doors or in a room with good ventilation.

10. Finally you are ready to add a colorful background to give your aquarium a conversation-generating presence! What would you use for the background?

Answer: all of these would work

A background will hide wires and give you a chance to be more creative. Remember if using wrapping paper it will probably need to be replaced periodically because of moisture.

Source: Author sally0malley

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