Billyr98's Real Upgrade! 450g Starphire Custom Reef Tank!
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Seriously check on that slab thickness. Frankie's right. If it's a standard residential basement only slab (not designed as a garage) it's going to be 3-4" thick which isn't near enough for that point load.
Also I like to see lumber like that in a simple "cradle/u-support" when it's on a jack like that. I have a slide show here that we show to our field reps of that small plate at the top of the jack warping slightly and allowing the weight to be concentrated on a single member instead of spread across the gang there. Right now's the time to add a small level of protection while it's not "loaded".
I can't WAIT to see that tank in action!
Allen
Also I like to see lumber like that in a simple "cradle/u-support" when it's on a jack like that. I have a slide show here that we show to our field reps of that small plate at the top of the jack warping slightly and allowing the weight to be concentrated on a single member instead of spread across the gang there. Right now's the time to add a small level of protection while it's not "loaded".
I can't WAIT to see that tank in action!
Allen
kathywithbirds
Well-Known Member
Hey, I'm in Camden County, can I come snorkeling in that when it's up and running? I'll fit, I'm barely 5'1.
They are starting to Mike. I see it more and more now on other forums. I just don't think it was an option a few years ago. I didn't even think about it when i built my coast to coast. Then i saw this dude with a coast to coast on the out side and kicked myself!
absolutely... come over anytime to see the setup...
AdvanceAquatics
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Wow this is going to deffently a wild tank i cant wait to see it in full effect....And I just noticed your in Cherry Hill, Im in Lumberton....
"HINT HINT: I want to see 2"
"HINT HINT: I want to see 2"
I agree with the others on the support. before you set weight on the supports add a piece of 4 x 6 between the three laminated 2 x's and the support, use simpson HD 2.7 to connect the 4 x 6 to the three 2 x's, at the bottom add a 1/4" steel plate with holes cut in each corner or at least on two sides and anchor with 3/4 swedge's (do not drill through the bottom of slab and if you do drill over size and put althreat in with simpson epoxy. This will give you a great load distribution, relieve the point load a bit on the sq. thin plate at top and bottom of jack. just a thought for you to consider. You can brace with a 2 x 4 now while you make the modification and I do believe you will in great shape for the long term. good luck keep us posted. looks like a fantastic project to follow and I am looking for the build out of your system. :whstlr:
They are starting to Mike. I see it more and more now on other forums. I just don't think it was an option a few years ago. I didn't even think about it when i built my coast to coast. Then i saw this dude with a coast to coast on the out side and kicked myself!
So how "feasible" is the external overflow on a smaller tank.. say 90/120 size? I REALLY like the look and idea of that and think I need to investigate it more.
Billy keep us posted buddy!!
Allen