Bud_da_stud Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Hi everyone I've been reading the forum for a few weeks now just signed up today. Now my question is would anyone here happily put a 6ft tank on timber floors in a 2 storey house? I'm concerned about the weight that would be put on the floor.Any advice will be great thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link2Hell Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Hi Bud and welcome to ACE forums the size of the 6' tank is important is it72" x 14" x 18"72" x 18" x 18"72" x 24" x 24"these are the 3 common sizeswill it be on the ground floor or 1st floorwill the stand be just 4 legs or on a square frame to distribute the weight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud_da_stud Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 Not sure in exact measurements I'll have to get in contact with the guy I'm buying it from. I will be building a stand for it myself as I'm a cabinet maker it will have a solid base. It's goin upstairs in my house in floor boards that are in great condition. Under neath house is garage so I can see where the main support is that runs the length of the house. Would you be happy putn this weight on the floor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccal Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 It only matters if going on any timber tongue and groove flooring fixed over timber or metal joists.If it is this situation,,,, then measure the length of the stand and add two inches.Buy 90 x 90mm treated pine and cut to above size.Place them on floor long ways and sit stand on top having a inch excess each side.Obviously painting pine pieces to suit area.Only alternatives is place the end legs only over joists which usually are pretty close to standard tank lengths.Or,,,, add extra joists in floor or ceiling spaces inline of frame legs.Obviously the 90x90 trick is far easier which spreads out weight evenly.A tank size of 3 x 2 x 1.5 or less is really ok as is in general.So you know,,,, I'm a carpenter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccal Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I just read after I posted,,, if the base is all solid in one then really should have no issues.Unlike the 50's through to the late 70's things these days are over engineered to a decent percentage.Just keep a eye on while filling and often in the first month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foti Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Aslong as it's along a wall or over a structural wall from down stairs no problemAlso if it runs over crossing the timber floor is better as it's supported by more Timber joists which are supported by the structural wall that you will put it along or over You say your a carpenter so you know what I'm saying Spread the weight load over the direction of the joists where the bearers are closest to the structural wall beside or below This also should apply to all homes that the timber floor is not over a concrete slab which require bearer & joists under timber floor boards (by doing so allows the weight to be spread over more supported structure) "Also I'm not saying place a tone cylinder tank over a isolated pier " lol it would sink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud_da_stud Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 Thanks for the info guys. Your help has confirmed what I first thought that I should be ok with the position in mind. Now to pick up the tank and start working out best ways to set it all up. I'm sure I'll have more questions for yiu all again soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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