bph January 4, 2009 Share January 4, 2009 Howdy all, It has been a little over a year (lived in a rental so didn't want to set it up, then moved to my new home and it took a while to get unpacked) and I have just bought some pvc pipe to get my tank up and running, but I have a question before I go too far. Is there some sort of cushion material necessary between the tank and the stand? If so what is it and where do I get it? Another question: The pvc pipe under the tank, how do you support the weight? For my application, I have the pvc pipe going from both sides of the tank (the drains) to the middle, where I will have it go through the wall to the sump in the other room. This is a long horizontal run of pvc pipe hanging from the bulkheads and I want to support it somehow. Thanks in advance, Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fry_school101 January 4, 2009 Share January 4, 2009 The material between the tank and the stand is used if you are using a less than ideal stand (IE a diy job) that might not be flush on top. The cushion keeps the stand from flexing the tank. You could use velcro to attach the pipes, or I've seen pipe holder clamps screwed to the stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extreme_tooth_decay January 4, 2009 Share January 4, 2009 (edited) Howdy all, It has been a little over a year (lived in a rental so didn't want to set it up, then moved to my new home and it took a while to get unpacked) and I have just bought some pvc pipe to get my tank up and running, but I have a question before I go too far. Is there some sort of cushion material necessary between the tank and the stand? If so what is it and where do I get it? Thanks in advance, Brian People use the sheets of foam insulation you can buy from lowe's as the cushion. I think they come in different thicknesses, but I would target something like 1/2". The sheets I think are 4x8'. I've never used it myself even though all my stands are DIY, but it would have given me more peace of mind. Edited January 4, 2009 by extreme_tooth_decay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zygote2k January 4, 2009 Share January 4, 2009 If anyone needs 1/2" foam, contact me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bph January 5, 2009 Author Share January 5, 2009 Thanks for all the feedback. So, I have a AGA tank and bought the AGA stand that goes with it. Seems pretty study. You guys still recommend I use some foam? Now is the time to get it under that tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extreme_tooth_decay January 5, 2009 Share January 5, 2009 Thanks for all the feedback. So, I have a AGA tank and bought the AGA stand that goes with it. Seems pretty study. You guys still recommend I use some foam? Now is the time to get it under that tank I wouldn't bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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