zoo tank updates
- Thread starter drbronx
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Piazzon12
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hmm... I just realized we'll have to remove some of the framing around the door, and probably the door itself for convenience, in order to get the tank in through the front... shouldnt be too big of a problem as I think it's secured with all screws. That will also give us a chance to paint it since we will have no access once the tank is installed. Paul, we'll probably need your drill adapter again for small spaces.
Believe we can just hook the door to the ceiling. We will have to remove the one 2x4 between the sides so the tank can fit through the opening. I'll bring my right angle attachment for the drill. As for the bottom piece we were looking at using a 2x4 or 1x4. Guess we can decide once the tank is in place.
RyanM
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Im lost as to why you think the tank wont fit thru the opening. It doesnt have to be square to the open while putting it thru it. It can go in on an angle. The tank will go thru that opening with plenty of room to spare. Slide it in on an angle then once over the stand set it down. Am I missing somthing?
once we remove the 2x4 and have the tank in place we can make a decision if we need to put it back in place or not. With the side 2x4's we could mount the door to the sides and not put in the cross 2x4. Looks like lots of discussion on Thursday. Any chance we could start earlier (i.e. 5:30).
Paul, how is the lighting coming along. We'll have to discuss how to suspend the lighting fixture since we need the capacity to move it to be ablt to work on the tank. a pulley system or a sliding system were two options that were proposed. I personally prefer a pulley system since that would allow us to work from either the front or rear of the tank.
RyanM
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My house closing is on Thursday at 3:30. Should take no more than an hour so I can be there at 4:30 or shortly after. Would help me to be there sooner than 6 so I dont have to find somthing to do between 4:30 and 6. Ill be bringing my parents and wont be able to stay long but can stay to help move the tank. The closing is in Binghamton so Its a short drive over to the zoo. I guess the question for me is, what time is the majority of people coming to move the tank. Thats when Ill be there.
Light Hood Status:
* Painting is complete
* Waiting on 18AWG Solid Wire to arrive (had to order online)
Mounting:
* Also like the pulley system. We can design Thursday night
Thursday Night:
* I'll be there 5:30 and plan to remove the center 2x4 so the tank can be installed.
* Painting is complete
* Waiting on 18AWG Solid Wire to arrive (had to order online)
Mounting:
* Also like the pulley system. We can design Thursday night
Thursday Night:
* I'll be there 5:30 and plan to remove the center 2x4 so the tank can be installed.
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