600 gallon Acrylic Reef
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Well.....
Next phase is completed, Thanks to Tim and Lynn, the stand is in the house and is pretty much in place. I do still need to move my sump, but ran out of time this weekend.
As I feared, there is a bow in the concrete floor which makes the stand unlevel. In the near future Tim and I will construct a wooden frame that the steel sits on and then mark iand cut it to make an exact fit with bow of the floor. This will also raise the top edge of the stand to approx 34 inches, which is where I want it.
I would post a pic or two, but PhotoBucket is down right now.
Paul.
Next phase is completed, Thanks to Tim and Lynn, the stand is in the house and is pretty much in place. I do still need to move my sump, but ran out of time this weekend.
As I feared, there is a bow in the concrete floor which makes the stand unlevel. In the near future Tim and I will construct a wooden frame that the steel sits on and then mark iand cut it to make an exact fit with bow of the floor. This will also raise the top edge of the stand to approx 34 inches, which is where I want it.
I would post a pic or two, but PhotoBucket is down right now.
Paul.
Paul,
Have you researched the "self leveling cement"? I don't know how thick it has to be to be really solid. I think you mentioned earlier about if ever selling putting the tile back.... If it was just a thin layer to level, should even help with replacing the tile (better lines). Just something to think about if you have not done so already. Beats having to figure out shims and placement.
Jeff
Have you researched the "self leveling cement"? I don't know how thick it has to be to be really solid. I think you mentioned earlier about if ever selling putting the tile back.... If it was just a thin layer to level, should even help with replacing the tile (better lines). Just something to think about if you have not done so already. Beats having to figure out shims and placement.
Jeff
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Looking good P. Tell Lynn to grow up! Or is the thank that big.
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Wow, is that a tank stand or a frame for a queen sized bed??? I knew that it was big but dang!!!
Just a thought, if you do go with the wooden stand frame/shim *whatever you are calling it* be sure to use a very hard wood, to keep it from compressing in all the wrong spots. I`m sure you have considered this, just checking. Not sure what wood I would recommend, for sure not pine though
Might want to consider a really good sealer for it as well to keep from warping/splitting etc. *You just know that it will be getting wet sometime*
You could also consider using a custom made steel shim, instead of wood. You are talking about a ton *or more
* of weight there.
Just rambling thoughts
:beachbum:
Just a thought, if you do go with the wooden stand frame/shim *whatever you are calling it* be sure to use a very hard wood, to keep it from compressing in all the wrong spots. I`m sure you have considered this, just checking. Not sure what wood I would recommend, for sure not pine though
Might want to consider a really good sealer for it as well to keep from warping/splitting etc. *You just know that it will be getting wet sometime*You could also consider using a custom made steel shim, instead of wood. You are talking about a ton *or more
* of weight there.Just rambling thoughts
:beachbum:
well....as some of you guys know, I had to fix a rather major leak at my house. Judging by the meter readings, I was losing about 100-150g /day hot water......
My cats found the break. They would always lie on a couple of tiles in my kitchen. I realised I had the leak a few days ago, the cats beat me too it.
So today Tim and I removed some cabinets and jack hammer in ahnd tore up my kitchen floor. Once found (which is easy to say, hard to do) the faulty pipe was cut and replaced. Now all I have to do is repair the AC/Heat pipes we tore through to get to the pipe and back fill the hole, lay concrete and relay the tile.
Some pics.....
The nice new hole with new pipe fitted:
the wet sand we removed...
one more:
it was a long, hard and very dirty job. Credit goes to Tim, he certainly knows how to fix a problem.
......now I can get back on with my tank.
Paul.
My cats found the break. They would always lie on a couple of tiles in my kitchen. I realised I had the leak a few days ago, the cats beat me too it.
So today Tim and I removed some cabinets and jack hammer in ahnd tore up my kitchen floor. Once found (which is easy to say, hard to do) the faulty pipe was cut and replaced. Now all I have to do is repair the AC/Heat pipes we tore through to get to the pipe and back fill the hole, lay concrete and relay the tile.
Some pics.....
The nice new hole with new pipe fitted:
the wet sand we removed...
one more:
it was a long, hard and very dirty job. Credit goes to Tim, he certainly knows how to fix a problem.
......now I can get back on with my tank.
Paul.
good luck with your tank buddy.- Status
