Aquarium on TV and other unusual ideas for using the device

Do you have the habit of throwing away things that are outdated but still presentable? Then the idea of ​​​​creating an aquarium from an old TV will definitely appeal to you. Especially if you find an old tube TV in the attic or basement, a sort of colorful “box” with round volume and channel controls, a convex screen and wooden walls.

Why shouldn't you throw away your old TV?

Naturally, outdated lamp devices cannot compete in picture quality and capabilities with modern LCD TVs. That is why such devices cannot be found in everyday use during the day with fire. But don’t rush and send the outdated device for scrap. It can also be successfully used for original interior design of an apartment.

Important! An excellent solution for interiors decorated in the style of modern classicism or retro style.

In addition to unusual ideas for using an old device, a tube TV can be disassembled into parts. There are special workshops and collection points where they accept certain components for money. This needs to be clarified in advance.

What tools are needed to set up an unusual aquarium?

To turn an outdated device into an unusual interior decoration, you don’t need any supernatural abilities or a professional set of tools. Even the simplest means at hand are enough, which are likely to be found in the arsenal of any self-respecting man:

• jigsaw;
• Screwdriver Set;
• screwdriver;
• tweezers and other standard instruments.

Work must be carried out extremely carefully, without violating the integrity of the internal parts of the device. Tube TVs can pose serious dangers. Therefore, it is better to abandon the idea if a person does not have a basic understanding of the structure of a TV.

Step-by-step instructions for carrying out work

Having taken out the old device from the basement, you need to make sure that it is intact and the outer shell is not damaged. Models with wooden sides and a back wall look especially attractive as an aquarium. They colorfully complement interiors designed in classic and modern styles.

Important! Be careful not to damage the kinescope.

The algorithm for further actions is quite simple:

• Using a screwdriver or screwdriver, remove the back or side wall, depending on the model;
• remove all electrical parts and other internal parts of the device;
• remove the internal partitions of the device, if necessary;
• the controls can be removed or left to preserve the appearance of the TV (when setting up an aquarium, you can subsequently place important elements in a niche);
• we measure all the usable space remaining inside the device;
• we buy all the necessary components and take measurements again so that there is no embarrassment;
• we build the aquarium itself, the compressor, the overhead light and all the necessary tubes inside the TV;
• if there is such a need, you need to drill holes in the rear wall to ensure the flow of fresh air and eliminate the possibility of condensation;
• make the top cover hinged;
• fix the back wall in place;
• fill the aquarium with water and introduce beautiful fish.

Important! You need to choose an aquarium in such a way that it is slightly wider and higher than the TV screen.

To prevent the walls of the device from rotting from high humidity, they must be coated with special waterproof varnishes or polyurethane. Before launching the fish, it is necessary to carefully check the functionality of all components so that the aquatic inhabitants feel comfortable.

What else can you make from an outdated TV?

In addition to a unique aquarium, in the case of an old wooden TV you can make many interesting things to decorate your home interior, your own cafe, restaurant, or country house.

Important! People's imagination is almost limitless, and the most ordinary TV can become an indispensable and very stylish thing in any interior.

One of the proposals for re-equipment of the device is the arrangement of a personal bar. Bottles of expensive alcohol and beautiful glasses will look great inside a Soviet TV box.

Cleaned of “innards” and equipped with a soft lounger, the device can become an excellent house for a pet. Cats, for example, love to hide in various drawers and boxes, so they should like this option.

A bookshelf or shoe rack would be a great addition to a stylish entryway or living room in a modern home.They fit well into almost any design, giving a unique “zest”.

You should not limit the flight of your own imagination only to the proposed options. You can always come up with something of your own and bring the idea to life.