Removing sump tank from bottom wooden cabinet

**gimhchng** · 26th Apr 2017, 07:46

Hi all, need some advice. As title above, how to remove sump tank from bottom cabinet for cleaning and refurbishment of cabinet? Can I temporarily remove the center plank? It's an old 422 and not running. Thanks in advance.

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**vinz** · 26th Apr 2017, 09:19

I assume you mean the center "leg" between the cabinet doors?

If so, yes. That's how they put the sump in, in the first place.

I would recommend for safety reasons:
- Visually inspect that the cabinet is largely intact and there are no weakened areas in the load bearing framework. Things like rot, termites, warping, cracks, etc.
- After removing the tank, put the leg back in place and secure with at least one of the top and one of the bottom brackets.

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**gimhchng** · 26th Apr 2017, 10:22

Ya, I mean the center leg. The cabinet looks ok, no rotting or termites, but with some water splashing mark. But have disgusting roaches droppings...

previously owner didn't take care well, I can't imagine how bad was the roaches infestation.

I actually didn't see any metal bracket install, just "C" shaped wooden support at top and bottom. I think I can slowly knock it out...shall take some pictures and share...

**gimhchng** · 26th Apr 2017, 10:23

I did reach in to clean up as much as possible, but still not good enough.

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**vinz** · 26th Apr 2017, 10:23

Yes, please show photos.

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**gimhchng** · 27th Apr 2017, 13:19

http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/w...426_222438.jpg

Here's the picture. Found that there's no metal brackets on top or bottom of the leg, there's only 1 screw on top screw in from the C wooden bracket. Manage to removed the leg on right, but can't take out the sump, will try to remove the leg on left, it has a stripped screw...

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**gimhchng** · 27th Apr 2017, 13:20

And of course, the right leg was installed back...

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**vinz** · 28th Apr 2017, 10:05

Did you check whether those are quick release door hinges?

For stripped screws, maybe try this hack?
https://youtu.be/IqIDjb1cmro

I haven't tried it myself, though.

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**gimhchng** · 28th Apr 2017, 12:27

Nope, those are fixed. Thanks for the tips, probably going to try it out over the weekend...

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**BFG** · 29th Apr 2017, 17:13

Camping here , having same problem . Gimhchng , is yout tank empty ?

**gimhchng** · 30th Apr 2017, 21:25

Yup, it's empty. Just got this used tank set. I don't have such rubber band, so I used latex gloves and electric duct tape method, doesn't work...next step probably cut a slot on screw...if still can't work, I might just give up taking out the sump...Just clean as much as I can...

What's the problem you have there, BFG?

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**BFG** · 1st May 2017, 10:03

I just want to replace the existing sump .

**skytan** · 3rd May 2017, 09:53

Lucky my cabinet, both left and right have doors can be removed and sump can be slotted out.

:P

**gimhchng** · 3rd May 2017, 18:58

lucky you

I decided to leave the sump inside and clean as much as possible, not perfect but it's acceptable now.

Besides, found that screw extractor kit probably easier to remove a stripped screw...