Chuckmeister Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 I've noticed a few people mentioning pallet racking as a stand for their tanks.I've recently purchased some pallet racking for my garage for general storage of tools etc. I recall that each level was rated at around 150kg. that would take only 150 liters of water which is a small tank to max the rating.Being 6 foot long, I assume people are filling up the rack.Has anyone used pallet racking and can provide some feedback?I saw this setup and it made me question how safe the weight is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yabbie Dabbie Do Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Hey chuck pallet racking is the best. My current set up is rated at 1.5t per shelf. You need to purchase industrial rated pallet racking. I got mine from a wholesaler in Newcastle. I am currently running a 6x2x2 and 2x2x2 on each shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckmeister Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 I'm assuming that yours is solid welded and not the put together type? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flycaster Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Bunnings do some racking thats $199 and rated to 600kg per shelf. Im about to install some in the school fish room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilsfish Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 i use pallet racking on my tanks.it depends on what size tanks you want to use..om 1 rack im running 4x 4x18x20 and each beam is rated on the length and by the looks of the link on gumtree..they use span line racking..it not that strong its almost as strong as the bunnings racking..but yeah pallet racking is the way to go..in my fish room im run a total of 6 pallet racks and love them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellows Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 I wouldn't trust the stuff in that add you want the industrial stuff blue post and orange rail stuff it the ducks nuts and have seen blokes put 8 footers on that stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yanke Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 have a look at this its what I am getting for my new fish roomhttp://www.dexionnewcastle.com.au/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducksta Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Chuck you need to be looking at warehouse grade pallet racking.Ie. The stuff they actually stack loaded pallets on.I'm not sure what you have - but at 150kgs per shelf it would barely even hold empty pallets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbunamad Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Colby racking is the way to go.You may find Colby racking second hand {auctions] it is the stuff professionals use.http://www.colby.com.au/shelving-solutions/?gclid=CK7z-YaA-sYCFQFxvAodNeoP_g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckmeister Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 mine is called longspan shelving, not pallet racking so I think thats the difference...rated to 250kg actually but still very light dutyhttp://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/bibra-lake/sheds-storage/best-value-long-span-steel-shelving-garage-shed-storage-from/1076651759I can really see the difference with pallet racking in quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 There is only one problem that is it is made from mild steel and the lifespan in my fish room is turning out to be less than 10 yearsNeil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellows Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Yep the stuff Yanke is talking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yabbie Dabbie Do Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 hi chuck sorry for the late reply. yes its solid weld and its the dexion pallet racking that yanke put up. the only thing you have to do to it is cut the stabilizer arms down to the width of your tanks so the side arms will take the full support / weight of your tanks. it comes 840mm wide standard and I cut mine down to 610mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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