.OptimusPrime. July 15, 2013 Share July 15, 2013 Trying to figure out if the first floor of the new house can support the 75 I have currently. The entire first floor is going to be hardwood. If there is any way I can protect the floors from being sunk in due to the weight I'm all ears. Probably should be able to, but I wanted to run it by the builder to double check and they wanted to know the total system weight. I figure 1300+lbs? 100lbs - 75G empty 100lbs - stand 40lbs - 29G sump empty 150lbs - Sand (estimate) 120lbs - Rock (estimate) 850lbs - Water (100G total system volume used 8.5lbs to be safe) I have no idea how much all the plumbing/t-5/equipment weigh in total so if anyone can chime in. It would be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachabballi reef July 15, 2013 Share July 15, 2013 Give him an estimate on your upgrade tank not current Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.OptimusPrime. July 15, 2013 Author Share July 15, 2013 Already ahead of ya! Upgrade tank is going in the basement so no worries about how big/heavy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachabballi reef July 15, 2013 Share July 15, 2013 (edited) Lol....I love this hobby... I love planning ahead for the addiction.... Edited July 15, 2013 by sachabballi reef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Ward July 15, 2013 Share July 15, 2013 Trying to figure out if the first floor of the new house can support the 75 I have currently. The entire first floor is going to be hardwood. If there is any way I can protect the floors from being sunk in due to the weight I'm all ears. Probably should be able to, but I wanted to run it by the builder to double check and they wanted to know the total system weight. I figure 1300+lbs? 100lbs - 75G empty 100lbs - stand 40lbs - 29G sump empty 150lbs - Sand (estimate) 120lbs - Rock (estimate) 850lbs - Water (100G total system volume used 8.5lbs to be safe) I have no idea how much all the plumbing/t-5/equipment weigh in total so if anyone can chime in. It would be awesome. That's about right. Remember it's not a point load and you should place it across the floor joists. You can probably assume a uniform weight distribution across the 4' span. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef July 15, 2013 Share July 15, 2013 and if you can have carpet cut to match the bottom of the stand for padding, it helps with indentations... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.OptimusPrime. July 15, 2013 Author Share July 15, 2013 So I sent the builder this (X marks the possible spots): and I just got the call from the builder and they told me it would not be a good idea to place it where I planned. The floor joists run front to back and would need to be reinforced if I wanted to put that kind of weight on the floor. How easy is this to do? I would really hate to give up the bigger tank and stick this one downstairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.OptimusPrime. July 15, 2013 Author Share July 15, 2013 That's about right. Remember it's not a point load and you should place it across the floor joists. You can probably assume a uniform weight distribution across the 4' span. Ideally I would like to have the tank against the side wall so the front of the tank isn't facing the windows, but am willing to compromise if I can reinforce the flooring to support it along the joists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind July 15, 2013 Share July 15, 2013 If the basement is open in that area you can easily add in cross supports and jack posts or lally columns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.OptimusPrime. July 15, 2013 Author Share July 15, 2013 Yup basement is going be nothing but open space since its unfinished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind July 15, 2013 Share July 15, 2013 It's an easy fix then and your builder should have no problem adding in the cross beam and lally columns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Ward July 16, 2013 Share July 16, 2013 But if joists run front to back the. The 2nd position along the back wall of the living room should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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