picked up this used biocube is it safe to operate?

[faaris]

hey guys i wanted to ask if this is safe to use. I have attached pictures below of the condition of the stand. Do you guys think it will be fun if i use the biocube on this stand?

 

[bhodges82]

The stand has some water damage, but honestly it'll probably be just fine. You might run some caulk in the cracks and give it a fresh coat of paint to seal it up if you're up to it, but it's not required.

 

[Black42]

id look on the inside of the cabinet to see if the mdf has started to degrade. you can always put braces on the inside.

 

[faaris]

the inside looks like this

 

[faaris]

The stand has some water damage, but honestly it'll probably be just fine. You might run some caulk in the cracks and give it a fresh coat of paint to seal it up if you're up to it, but it's not required.

if i don’t caulk it but decide to paint the entire stand will that be fine?

 

[dyer_maker]

I would either caulk or use some bondo. I think those cracks will soak up the paint if you don't.