CONFIRMED! Tank to be moved. Couple more volunteers needed to help, please!

[The Grizz]

I have an opportunity to get my hands on a 250 ish gal tank for trade of one of my smaller tanks. Tank measures 8' x 2' x 2' and is located just off Southland Dr. In Calgary. I am going to go look at it on Friday to see how hard it will be to move. I am looking for 4-5 guys to help get it into my trailer and would do it on a weekend. If you would be willing to lend a hand let me know. I will set a day after I look at the tank and will be able to give at least a week notice.

Thanks in advance.

[lastlight]

Count me in assuming the timing works out.

[The Codfather]

If it's a weekend that I'm in cowtown Greg, you can count me in.

[the marine apprentice]

u know me and josh r down if ya do it on a friday

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

i will give a helping hand.
Sundays always off. Saturdays sometimes.

[kien]

Count me in assuming the timing works out.

+1. I don't live far from there. Give me a shout.

[lastlight]

+1. I don't live far from there. Give me a shout.

Hey he's looking for people to carry the thing not get a ride inside it :biggrin:

[The Grizz]

WOW that was fast! Thank guys will keep you posted.

Terry I knew it would be a given you and Josh would help out. :biggrin:

[the marine apprentice]

as long as it is friday or during the week i spend the week end at home with the fiance

[kien]

Hey he's looking for people to carry the thing not get a ride inside it :biggrin:

You're just jealous because I'll actually fit in there.

[lastlight]

LMAO. True dat.

[The Grizz]

as long as it is friday or during the week i spend the week end at home with the fiance

For sure dude , if we can get enough guys to do it on a Friday we will do it. It would be nice to have at least 6 guys or a couple more. It sounds like the tank is in the basement but the person with the tank said it could go out a window & then to the trailer or I might bring the F450.

[kien]

Whoa, that's a big window!

[Snufflupagus]

I'll help out if I'm free that weekend, let me know when you decide.

[The Grizz]

That's how they got it in so it should go out the same way. I calculate the weight of the tank will be around 550 lbs.

[globaldesigns]

Hey Greg, Keep me posted, I should be able to help out.

[bauder1986]

as long as it is friday or during the week i spend the week end at home with the fiance

Well if it is on the weekend ill be around anyways

[Delphinus]

I should be able to help out too, tentative on timing but with enough notice shouldn't be a problem.

[The Grizz]

So it is confirmed, I am picking up this tank. I looked at it yesterday, there is a window in the same room as the tank tat it came in threw. I should be able to get my trailer fairly close to the house. So the hard part would be to lift the tank up to the window one end at a time. Slide it threw & out, then up into the trailer.

So now when...... I am looking at the 4th or 5th of Febuary. I would like to have at a min of 6 guys including myself but a couple more would not hurt.

So what day would work for all that would be able to lend a hand?

[jzz30tt]

That's how they got it in so it should go out the same way. I calculate the weight of the tank will be around 550 lbs.

All the best wishes on the move guys. That estimate is pretty close. My Bro-in-law and I moved my 240 gallon 6 footer with the two of us but that was pushing it a bit. Luckily Just straight into the house and straight down 5 foot of stairs into the basement. 6 plus guys is a far smarter way of doing it.

[The Grizz]

On the up side the tank does not weight 550lbs, after seeing the tank and measuring the glass thickness the tank weight estiment is 475 - 485 lbs.

[lastlight]

Anytime on fri the 4th is good for me. Anytime before 5pm on sat the 5th as well.

[lastlight]

On the up side the tank does not weight 550lbs, after seeing the tank and measuring the glass thickness the tank weight estiment is 475 - 485 lbs.

Plus Kien so we are still nearly at 550 lbs.

[The Grizz]

:lol: I guess that would be about right :lol:

[kien]

I'm good for Fridays after 5pm. Sat/Sunday anytime so long as I get 24 hours notice and a free tank ride.

[bryceschutte]

Count me in for friday night.

[The Grizz]

I would have to say that I am leaning more toward Saturday around noon. Would rather move the tank out in the daylight.

[othicx]

I'm doing training in Calgary till the 9th so if i'm around then i will for sure.

[The Grizz]

Hey all, so I have to plan this tank move on Saturday the 5th around noon. I hope to be bringing down 1 maybe 2 of my boys and Brett, Kien & Josh have so generosly said that they will lend a hand. I would like to have a couple more fellows to help out though just to make it a little easier for all. I really don't want anyone to get hurt, I know what it is like to have a damaged back so I don't want it to happen to anyone else.

I have a plan of attack that would make lifting the tank to a bare minimum, just long enough to get it up off the stand and out the window. I do not want us to have to lift the whole tank at once at any point.

The tank is located just off Southland Drive , west side of MacLoad Tr.

If you are able to lead a helping hand shoot me a PM, I will send you the address by Friday.

And if we get enough fellows Kien can get his free tank ride :lol:

Thanks to all in advance, I really do appreciate every thing.

[lastlight]

Noon still works for me. I have a dinner date that night so It can't be later in the evening for me.

[The Grizz]

Sweet, thanks Brett :thumb:

[kien]

I have been working out in preparation for this event so you can count me as two, since I'm pretty sure two of me could fit in that tank.

[Delphinus]

If it's Saturday I'm afraid I'm out, sorry man. If the day gets changed for whatever reason then I can still help so I'll keep an eye open on this thread in the meantime.

[The Grizz]

I have been working out in preparation for this event so you can count me as two, since I'm pretty sure two of me could fit in that tank.

Well if you have been working out then there might not be enough room for 2 of you:lol:

If it's Saturday I'm afraid I'm out, sorry man. If the day gets changed for whatever reason then I can still help so I'll keep an eye open on this thread in the meantime.

I am afraid it will have to be on the Saturday because that is when the person that has the tank will be available, but thanks anywhos Tony. I am hoping a couple big guys like Mike (FishyFishy) & Corey (albertareefer) might be available.

[Snufflupagus]

Hey Griz,

Sorry I was going to help you with you tank, but my new tank is ready for pick up and I'll be picking it up from Edmonton on Saturday, sorry about that.

[The Grizz]

All good Snuff, new tanks al around. This will make 3 new one for me so far this year:surprise: What size did you get built?

[bauder1986]

K ill be there Greg.

[The Grizz]

K ill be there Greg.

Sounds good Josh thanks.

[Snufflupagus]

I got a 150gallon made. 6 feet long. Going to hopefully turn out a lot like Kien's 150.

[The Grizz]

Only a couple days left until I have to pick up this tank. So far lastlight, xblade, marine apprentice, bauder1986, myself, my boy are set.

KIEN are you still able to come? Sent you a PM with the addy but have not heard from you buddy.

Would like to have a couple more guys if possible, anyone?

[kien]

Ya I'm still in. Sorry I forgot to reply. I'm benching 15 pounds now, in EACH hand, I know right!?!? Watch me go!! By the time we are done you guys are going to wonder how you could have ever possibly managed without me.

[The Grizz]

15 LBS PER HAND :shocked: well then the rest of us can just sit back and watch while you load it up :lol:

Thanks Kien

[kien]

No prob Greg! Seriously, how hard can it be to move a 25.0 gallon tank, pffft! Easy.

[The Grizz]

Oh ok I see how this works, we are telling ourselfs that it is only 25.0 gals instead of 250 gal and that will make it that much easier, gotcha, down with that :biggrin:

[Leah]

OMG! :mrgreen: How did I miss this!!!!??? 250 gals holy man...I bet this is the tank you are brining out to me, Thanks your so Unbelievably AWESOME. I will owe you big time for this one. We will definetly be BFF. :redface:

[kien]

Oh ok I see how this works, we are telling ourselfs that it is only 25.0 gals instead of 250 gal and that will make it that much easier, gotcha, down with that :biggrin:

250 gallons?!?! DOUBLE-YOU-TEE-EFF?!?!? I'm out. Have fun with that.

[lastlight]

:pop2:

[The Grizz]

OMG! :mrgreen: How did I miss this!!!!??? 250 gals holy man...I bet this is the tank you are brining out to me, Thanks your so Unbelievably AWESOME. I will owe you big time for this one. We will definetly be BFF. :redface:

ROTFLMAO!!!!! & sorry but not this one just the other 2 and maybe something from Salmon Arm :wink: & some frags & something else that I just can't put my finger on what it is............I hope I remember what it is before I leave home :biggrin:

[The Grizz]

250 gallons?!?! DOUBLE-YOU-TEE-EFF?!?!? I'm out. Have fun with that.

Oh come on Kien you know you could lift at least half this tank by yourself:wink: