I think everyone should read this again (I missed it as well) and get off the subject if "TGI" is a ridgid as traditional joists or not. his set up is a overkill of strenght and a perfect location for a tank.. there will be no bounce. it is resting directly on a enginered "BEEM" on the loadbearing wall. he had "EXTRA" TGI's throwen in.

Steve

Steve

OK, I agree. Didn't mean to get smart assy, I put my tank were I wanted to and not where everybody else wanted it. I'm just WAY off topic.

Steve, YOU set it up, I just responded to your comments and you shouldn't be surprised if you bring up a new topic if people want to respond to it. That's how interesting discussions play out. BTW, I just thought the I-beam question was an interesting side topic, I learnt something new from it, so if no-one else, I was appreciative that it came up in the first place. As far as placement of tank, I don't know anything about where he should place his tank, I assume he has done his homework and all will be well. Like Kari said, put the tank where you want it, and enjoy.

Jon, I think you've managed to invent a new word there. I have to say it sounds a lot more hip than "flexible" and "flexibility". :razz: :biggrin:

Thanks! I seem to be good at that. I thought I would be hearing from Bob for that one :lol:

well my tank placement and house construction seem to have hijacked this thread.... lol

Just wondering if there is anyone else out there who plans to or has tied a prop tank in to their main system.

I originaly was going to try and maintain a seperate tank but I decided to tie it in so that I only have one system to maintain

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I know, this one had just totaly lost sight of theoriginal topic and I don;t like to hijack threads like some people we know :mrgreen: so I thought it should end and get back on track.

By the way a properly sized silent floor truss is stronger and more ridgid than the beem it was intended to replace provided the proper cross bracing is also used (had to get that last one in :lol: )

Tony thats a rather short post for you.. not feeling good today? :biggrin:

Steve

Steve, Tony seldom hijacks threads. So, about that J&L order, what did you want to get? I'll be ordering soon. Anyone else need anything?

um I wasn't refering to Tony...

um probably nothing.. no moula right now.
i'll let you know later

Steve

I'd also like to get the last one in but then I would need to draw moment diagrams and pull quotes out the wood design manual. That would require too much effort and I will now sit down.
It was fun though, thanks Steve.

Consider heat problems with tank on second floor. AHA