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Re: [GSAS-Member] Tank size and reinforcment
Hi Scott, you're talkin over 1 thousand pounds, so IMHO, if ithe floor
is 2x6 joist, you definitely have a problem. Even if it's standard 2x8
joist I would still do some minimal shoring up. I had my 100gal on 2x8
joist for a few years and, though it wasn't noticable there was a small
amount of 'sag'. There are other variables, but if you cant determine
what type of floor your dealing with I think you're wise to downsize.
Clay
On Thursday, June 12, 2008, at 12:00 PM,
gsas-member-request@thekrib.com wrote:
> I have a quick question for everyone. How big of a tank do you need
> to have before you should put some sort of reinforcement under your
> floor for the weight? I ask this because I have a 150 gal tank that I
> know needs to be supported (and is) but I'm moving to a new house next
> month and I don't want to add support to the upper floor where I plan
> on having the tank.
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