WOW! Thant is one tough tank stand. Nice job.
My Perfecto stand for my 210 is literally made entirely out of 1x4's:eek3:
Robbie
My Perfecto stand for my 210 is literally made entirely out of 1x4's:eek3:
Robbie
230 Tank Build
- Thread starter Rudy
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Thanks for the props all - Like I said, I know it is overkill, but I am not an engineer, so I figured better safe than sorry.
More pics coming after the finish job.
Thanks again for the positive support.
More pics coming after the finish job.
Thanks again for the positive support.
Another quick pick. No real change other than the addition of 1/2 plywood to the top. It is only tipped up at one end becuase I am moving it to atop the sawhorses and this was the best technique I could come up with to move it myself. :idea:
I hope to start adding the finish wood (Red Oak) evenings this week or next weekend at the latest.
I hope to start adding the finish wood (Red Oak) evenings this week or next weekend at the latest.
Looking good Rudy.. I might just have to hire you to build my cabinet...
Sure, but shipping to North Dakota may be a problem. :uhoh:
Thanks Almond
"I am lucky -since my sump and all filter apparatus will be one floor below, in the basement, I am going for maximum support and stability (Overkill) with the stand.
The only hardware which may end-up directly under the tank and within the cabinet, is the pump for the closed loop. However, I might place that below deck, so to speak, as well."
Drill Holes
Can anyone advise me on how much working space I'll likely need to easily secure the bulkhead fittings to the bottom drill holes once the tank is seated atop the stand?
In other words, if the holes in the tank-bottom (closed loops) are pre-drilled to 2" D, what size hole(s) should I drill through the plywood to allow for access to bulkhead fitting(s).
Obviously, I want to maximize space, but not significantly compromise the stability in the area surrounding the multiple openings in the tank-bottom Does anyone know of a formula? Hell, I’ll be happy with a simple rule of thumb? :help:
I was going to drill them all to 4 1/4" if it is not problematic? I already own a whole saw that size. Otherwise, I’ll go buy, or borrow, a smaller size.
Can anyone advise me on how much working space I'll likely need to easily secure the bulkhead fittings to the bottom drill holes once the tank is seated atop the stand?
In other words, if the holes in the tank-bottom (closed loops) are pre-drilled to 2" D, what size hole(s) should I drill through the plywood to allow for access to bulkhead fitting(s).
Obviously, I want to maximize space, but not significantly compromise the stability in the area surrounding the multiple openings in the tank-bottom Does anyone know of a formula? Hell, I’ll be happy with a simple rule of thumb? :help:
I was going to drill them all to 4 1/4" if it is not problematic? I already own a whole saw that size. Otherwise, I’ll go buy, or borrow, a smaller size.
I don't know if there is a rule of thumb, but I guess I would make it big enough so I could get a wrench in there to tighten down the colar on the bulkehead your going to insert into the tank once its drilled, or get back to the colar if you have problems down the road.
