a miracle delivery... need advice
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acdraindrps
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Capt_Cully
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Man Lang, I feel for you. Keep me posted. Primarily because I want to see the tank.
What are you doing for a stand and canopy??
What are you doing for a stand and canopy??
solRNY
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--hmmm, thinking about it... i think there was actually 4 guys, me , my bro, the driver, and i have to count my dad, i think he helped. data is very useful, thanks! at the moment i have 3 whimpy guys + driver, i think we can handle this.
--at the moment i dont have any clue, going to put the tank on some DIY stand for the time being and do some more thinking.
Haffs09
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Good luck with the move! I know how stressful it is planning for a tank delivery. When I received my tank from Miracles, I was fortunate I had access to a loading dock at my father-in-laws work. We loaded it onto a 4x8 trailer and took it home. It my house, I had prebuild a cart, and it just so happened to work out that the height of the cart was only an inch lower than the bottom of the tank when it was uncrated. I used those cheapo suction cup holders from Harbor freight, and with 8 guys, we slid it off the trailer onto my cart. I calculated the tank to weigh ~740lbs. That seemed high to me, but with your tank dimensions and excluding any eurobracing, I get ~215lbs for your tank using the same formula...so it must be right.
My crate had a zillion screws in it, so bring a couple of drills and extra bits. Bring a couple of square bits too. At least with my crate, they secured the bottom plywood to 4x4's with 4" long screws that required the square bits.
Good luck!
My crate had a zillion screws in it, so bring a couple of drills and extra bits. Bring a couple of square bits too. At least with my crate, they secured the bottom plywood to 4x4's with 4" long screws that required the square bits.
Good luck!
solRNY
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--wah ~740lbs, 8 guys!! that is some ji-norm-us tank. thanks for the details, i plan on building some sort of rolling tank stand this weekend, it will be two piece, one like a low profile furniture mover, and one where it is like an "I" stand where when i put the two togther i get my hieght and able to drag around the house with.
--hmmm, i have asked my neighbor to help, he said he would if he is around... thanks.
solRNY
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Update: Got an email from Derek, said the tank was complete on friday, and will install the overflow on saturday, looks like were on schedule! Also mentioned he'll send me some pictures before it goes into the crate monday, cant wait! this is about the only time that i want the weekend to be over allready! :dance:
So I got three of these from harbor freight, I know I was advise to use extreme caution when using these, they were 5$ so I had to give them a try.
Maxium Weight Capacity = 200lbs!!! Gonna give it a test...
I advise NO ONE DO THIS! I believe this were designed to be used perpendicular to the working surface and not paralle to it, so again, DO NOT DO THIS. Anyways it was funny, :hammer: at least it seems to be working at 150lbs... had to modify them slightly to be able to hang from.
Also built this rolling thing to manuver the tank around the house.
And a picture of the tank, well the mock tank. We also mocked up a 4x4x2 cube and found it to be way too big for the room.
So I got three of these from harbor freight, I know I was advise to use extreme caution when using these, they were 5$ so I had to give them a try.
Maxium Weight Capacity = 200lbs!!! Gonna give it a test...
I advise NO ONE DO THIS! I believe this were designed to be used perpendicular to the working surface and not paralle to it, so again, DO NOT DO THIS. Anyways it was funny, :hammer: at least it seems to be working at 150lbs... had to modify them slightly to be able to hang from.
Also built this rolling thing to manuver the tank around the house.
And a picture of the tank, well the mock tank. We also mocked up a 4x4x2 cube and found it to be way too big for the room.
Capt_Cully
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Lang you da man. That's too funny! Can't wait to see this tank!!!
belgian_waffleman
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Keep us posted. share the pics that the Miracle guys are sending you.
Getting the tank in the house somehow seems to be one of the most challenging tasks, yet, it's nothing compared to the road ahead.
Good luck, and the guys (and gals) here in URS have some great advice, they helped me out immensely.
Waffleman
Getting the tank in the house somehow seems to be one of the most challenging tasks, yet, it's nothing compared to the road ahead.
Good luck, and the guys (and gals) here in URS have some great advice, they helped me out immensely.
Waffleman
captain7359
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Update:
Maxium Weight Capacity = 200lbs!!! Gonna give it a test...
I can't get those to stick to glass tanks sometimes, and you're playing spiderman, hanging off a door with them, I'm impressed!!!
iamwrasseman
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wow so many comments and not one person really committed ? i may be able to help and will if we can get the delivery time known . just PM me and give me your number and i will call ya to check it out . i will be available on thursday if needed and dont mind helping out a fellow reefer in need . i may have a couple of buddies too but i cant yet committ them but i can check . be prepared with where its going etc etc . let me know if you need me .
solRNY
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Pascal, Iamwrasseman I very much appriecate the jesture. If you dont mind I will send you both a PM once I know the time of delivery, you guys are by no means held to this, if you dont hear from me tomorrow please enjoy your holiday! As of now I have my brothers traveling from rochester to help me out.
I received a picture from Derek, the picture was taken with the tank in the crate, I can not post the picture becuase my wife has not seen it and wont until late xmas eve, sorry guys/gals, but i did upgradge the mock tank, enjoy
I am a bit disappointed that I had overdesigned the overflow, as it is too large for my liking... i have 3 holes, 1 for return and 2 for drain, i should have limit the drain to 1 and lessen the profile...
As for those people at Miracles, they ROCK! So far they are absolutly on schedule for my rush order! Responded to everyone of my emails!
belgian_waffleman
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Hi Lang,
having second drain is a wise choice. It's called flood insurance.
The mock-up looks nice!
Can't wait to see the final product.
Waffleman
having second drain is a wise choice. It's called flood insurance.
The mock-up looks nice!
Can't wait to see the final product.
Waffleman
solRNY
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--Merry Xmas EllieSuz, hope your day is going well, as I just woke up and need to get into gear
--Unfortunately, the tank is at the syracuse depot since xmas eve and will be there until monday, they wouldnt even let me pick it up, sigh... I talked to derek at Miracles and we tried everything but nothing worked, did not know UPS is closed xmas eve! my wife is OK with it being late, as long as she gets it soon
--Have a wonderful holiday to you all!
Shipper: MIRACLES IN GLASS
Weight: 275
Pieces: 1
Status Service Center Date
Pickup: TORONTO, ON 12/22
Current: SYRACUSE, NY 12/23
ESTIMATED Delivery: SYRACUSE, NY 12/28
ARRIVE 12/23 23:41 SYRACUSE, NY 265483 OVNT
DISPATCH 12/23 21:58 BINGHAMTON, NY 265483 OVNT
ARRIVE 12/23 21:26 BINGHAMTON, NY 265483 OVNT
DISPATCH 12/23 17:53 HARRISBURG, PA 265483 OVNT
ARRIVE 12/23 05:36 HARRISBURG, PA 265760 OVNT
DISPATCH 12/22 20:00 TORONTO, ON 265760 OVNT
PICKED UP 12/22 00:00 TORONTO, ON
