how to level a tank after set up?

[nw2rfing]

Just thought i would post here also...

I moved my tank to a new location where the floor is slightly un level... how can I get it to level

do i put in wedges under the stand?
will that be safe?

its off by about a 1/4 inch on one side vs. the other side

any help would be super appreciated

 

[happyclam]

My floor was fairly level, so I only had use a couple pieces of cardbord. I thing the wedges should be fine, how big is your tank? that would make a difference as to what is/isn't safe.

 

[biecacka]

once before my floor was un even and i took some old carpet and kind of stair stepped it to acheive the right height. that way there was no low spot in the middle to bow.

 

[Alphabet]

If its not completely filled place shims under the stand as needed and fill. I did this when my 135 was almost 3/8" out of level. I lined up the shims as needed. I also had a 6ft level on the tank as it was being filled to make sure it was level if it became unlevel during filling I used more shims. After the freshwater leak test I had my measurements and custom cut 2 shims for most of the length of the stand.

 

[o.c.d.]

So first is the tank permanent? Is the stand a points stand as in four points of pressure? Or is it a flat stand that evenly disperses the weight over the shape of the tank? Points stand can be shimmed, but use a composite shim or a plastic mini (sold for plumbers to level toilets among other things). If it is the other style of stand and you want perfection things get a little elaborate as to how to level a floor.

 

[abulgin]

I would love to know if anyone has figured out a way to level a filled tank. I leveled mine when I set it up but didn't check again once I filled it. Turns out it is about 1/4" lower on one side.

 

[o.c.d.]

Well you can use a jack pole in the basement (if you have one) Place under joist where it is lower and rotate jack until level. But I wouldn't recommend winging it cause you can wreak your if you do it wrong floors esp tile and hardwood. I used a jack to reinforce and sag precautions also level. Then did the floor coverings.