Steel Tank-Stand Builders?

[Konadog]

Very nice!

Having the wide opening in front will make work on the sump/equipment very easy.

 

[cbui2]

Re: Update

Re: Update

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10004546#post10004546 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tbone28
So I ended up having A.G.E build my stand. Positives across the board - it was an easy decision:

Cheaper than having it built locally, And it comes with levelling feet and powdercoat
Will be delivered with my tank
I now have a 5-year warranty on the tank (versus 1 year)

1.5"x1.5"x1/8"
Wide opening has additional 1.5"x3" support

Here's a progress pic. Should be ready for powdercoating soon:

thats an awesome stand and opening is great for getting any work done.
how are you going to have the sump installed since i noticed the bottom of the stand have no additional cross beam to support any plywood. is it simply being placed on the floor or you plan on building something to hold your equipment on the bottom. i would spend extra few dollars IMO getting line-x treatment since powdercoating do eventually rust that i have seen at the LFS. those self leveling legs will help out a lot also they did a really good job welding everything together with tons of support. good luck on the build and keep us posted.

 

[tbone28]

A.G.E wanted to use cross beams on the bottom frame, but I asked them not to. My skimmer will be in-sump, and 30" tall. Add in 1/4" thick acrylic bottom for the sump, and a max stand height of 33" - I didn't have any extra room to account for 1.5" worth of cross braces and another layer of plywood.

I do plan on placing my equipment on the floor - perhaps on top of a thin rubber mat - not sure yet.

 

[cbui2]

that would be fine since all my pumps are placed on the floor with yoga mats. here's how mine look like and by setting all the pumps directly to the concrete made all the noise humming from the wood go completely away and the only thing i hear is the fan blowing on the pumps which is really quiet. hope this helps

 

[mflamb]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9703838#post9703838 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by nyvp
wow for my 560/g i used only 160'.

I wasn't as confident in my skills, so I made up for it in material!!!
Plus I have the hood frame and back supports.

 

[Konadog]

If your worried about spills or leaks, you could always get a pond liner for the inside, and attach it on top side of the bottom rail.

 

[tbone28]

Re: Re: Update

Re: Re: Update

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10006110#post10006110 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cbui2
thats an awesome stand and opening is great for getting any work done.
how are you going to have the sump installed since i noticed the bottom of the stand have no additional cross beam to support any plywood. is it simply being placed on the floor or you plan on building something to hold your equipment on the bottom. i would spend extra few dollars IMO getting line-x treatment since powdercoating do eventually rust that i have seen at the LFS. those self leveling legs will help out a lot also they did a really good job welding everything together with tons of support. good luck on the build and keep us posted.

I had originally considered having a tray custom made from US Plastics to house my sump and all equipment. It would span the entire bottom of my stand and have a 6" lip to contain any spills. However, the quote came back at close to $500!

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pr...e=USPlastic&category_name=97&product_id=15219

 

[Konadog]

I actually started to build one out of the stuff HomeDepot sells for lining shower stalls. After I put the sump and pumps in for sizing, I never built the spill tray. I still may build it just for the pump area, but could also find some plastic containers at the 99cent store just as easy

As for the Line-x coating, I still love mine!

 

[Lunchbucket]

Ok guys I have a question. Remember I can't fit my stand through a door as it is 48x48x36" Well what I'm thinking is why can't I have a welding person cut the stand in 1/2 so each side is 24x36. Then weld in a piece on the top and bottom that would be parallel and butt up against each other if the 2 halves were placed up against each other to form the whole stand. then have them bolted together w/ MULTIPLE (4 bolts??) on the top and four on the bottom. Basically 2 halves bolted together? Would there be a problem w/ this? I have a buddy that has a stand like this and was built to fit through a door and then be bolted together.

thanks
Lunchbucket

 

[Konadog]

Lunch, find a welder and talk with them about what you want to do. They may even have an idea that you haven't though about. Your idea sounds doable to me.

I know someone that build his entire stand in the house because of the size of the thing.

 

[Lunchbucket]

True true. I'm moving back to the town I graduated high school from and a girl I was pretty good friends w/ her dad is a welder in town. I'll stop and "catch up" w/ him and ask

Later
Lunchbucket

 

[cbui2]

they should be able to modify your stand and have it done in two pc's. i have seen two pc's that are placed together which on one sides is bigger and the other sides slips on. glad to hear from you Lunch.