390 gallon installation

untamed · #1 06-14-2006, 10:48 PM

The stand is wood...2x4s, 2x6s and 3/4" plywood...nothing too fancy. I suppose there is a chance that it could warp over time....but under 4000lbs of weight, I think any warpage forces couldn't overcome the force straight down.

I suppose it isn't a big deal...it's just 1/2" of additional height that wasn't in the plan. I'll look at it.

Does the foam compress at all under the weight of a tank?

TheReefGeek · #2 06-14-2006, 10:59 PM

Yes it does, how much depends on whether your tank supports everywhere, or just on the edges.

untamed · #3 06-14-2006, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TheReefGeek

Yes it does, how much depends on whether your tank supports everywhere, or just on the edges.

By my math, 4000 lbs over 24 sqft = 167lbs/sqft. I just tested a piece of that foam and I don't get any compression when I put all my 140lbs onto an area of only 6" square. My guess is that it isn't going to compress at all.

Midknight · #4 06-16-2006, 06:27 AM

Hey Untamed, if you just so extra brawn I think I have a little left.
Give me a call and I can give you a hand.

midgetwaiter · #5 06-16-2006, 08:52 AM

Those cups are usually rated at about 250lbs each but can handle a bit more, I've stuck one to a wall and done chinups.

Funny thing though, if you stick one to the side of a huge display case and then have a 280 lb guy lean back and try to drag it a couple feet it may fail. Luckily the wall a couple of feet behind me was not significantly damaged. I don't really recall the event but apparently it was spectacular.

Just what I needed, another story with "when I regained consciousness" in the middle of it.

untamed · #6 06-16-2006, 05:55 PM

Sounds like the suction cups will make this job a lot easier and safer.

Pansy-Paws...check your PM's.

LostMind · #7 06-18-2006, 06:09 AM

PM me if you need a hand moving it in, I live just in port moody

untamed · #8 06-28-2006, 11:26 PM

Thanks for the helping offers. I'll be looking for help. Delivery timing is now week of Aug 20.

Brad.

Puff · #9 07-04-2006, 09:47 PM

ive got a furniture dolly (which i liberated from some thieving movers that stole my digital camera) that you can use if you need it.

pretty basic, but i use it to move lots of stuff.lol

and if needed, i can add some extra weight to get the tank into the house, but i live on the north shore.lol

possitive k · #10 07-16-2006, 12:50 PM

give me a pm or whatever, and i'll be there will bells

thanks kristian