Storage shed

[Scoobs767]

Hello

I'm looking for a small shed to store my fully set up tripod, mount and 10 inch SCT.  I've acquired a telescope cover (apparently waterproof) and wheeley bars to move the set up.  My plan is to store it all in a shed on the patio, and wheel it out as needed and observe from different locations on the patio.

Can anyone suggest shed options?  I'm thinking something like a 6'x4' is needed.

 

 

 

[johninderby]

Budget???

[Xsubmariner]

I found the 6x4 plastic ketter Shed made a good control room for my dome. Very low maintenance and it was easy to glue 10mm floor insulation to the inside. With a low wattage (40W) dehumidifier it worked well and provided a dry environment. Quite a few people place them on a wood base board and turn them into a roll off observatory.

There is an additional section next to the door that opens to create a wider entrance.

[Xsubmariner]

Apologies, I just realised where I captured the Shed external image. I hope this doesn’t get me a red card.😲

[Scoobs767]

Budget is around 300-400 pounds.  Was looking at that very Ketter shed actually.  Main concern there might be whether the door is wide enough.  Wheeley bar tip to tip is almost exactly 1 m.  Might be able to wiggle round a smaller entrance by passing one leg in and rotating slightly.    

[johninderby]

At £300 to £400 then it will be something like the Ketter. An Asgard steel shed would fit the bill perfectly but would be several times the price.

A double door shed perhaps.

https://www.buyshedsdirect.co.uk/sheds/plastic

Edited April 28, 2020 by johninderby

[jcj380]

Cloudy Nights has several threads about converting somewhat larger plastic sheds into flip-top or roll off roof observatories.  Seems relatively easy, but I have no personal experience since my homeowners association forbids outbuildings of any kind.

[Scoobs767]

On 28/04/2020 at 10:08, Xsubmariner said:

I found the 6x4 plastic ketter Shed made a good control room for my dome. Very low maintenance and it was easy to glue 10mm floor insulation to the inside. With a low wattage (40W) dehumidifier it worked well and provided a dry environment. Quite a few people place them on a wood base board and turn them into a roll off observatory.

There is an additional section next to the door that opens to create a wider entrance.

Hello - would you be able to give me the measurements of the doorway for this shed (with both big and small door open)?  I think it would need to be 3 ft by 6 ft for my stuff to get in.  Thanks!

[Xsubmariner]

Hi Scoobs767,

Here is a picture of my redundant shed with both doors open. The door opening is 870mm maximum, and inside space is 1680mm.

It isn’t the 1M you were hoping for.