In wall Wood stand construction

[flooddc]

After I built this wood stand, I realized I have a very limited spaces under the stand for my sumps.

 

I like to open up the area underneath the 210 tank (removing center support).

Would TWO 2x6 sandwiched together provide enough load support the 210 gallons for a 6'-7' span? 

Any suggestions/inputs are appreciated.

Thank you, Chuck

Edited February 2, 2015 by flooddc

[zygote2k]

that's not a stand, that's a bomb shelter!

[NovaReefer]

that's not a stand, that's a bomb shelter!

 

LOL

[flooddc]

that's not a stand, that's a bomb shelter!

I supposed my family can bunkered there during a huricane

[khh27]

If your canopy looks anything like that you can go there if it floods...lol

[Shoelace]

I have no scientific or engineering basis for saying this, but a 6-7' unsupported span makes me nervous about bowing and uneven weight distribution.

[Coral Hind]

I would not try it unless you use an engineered Glulam beam. Can you shift the post(s) over a couple of feet instead of removing completely so that you have a 4' span instead of the larger 6-7'?

 

Is the issue of just setting the sumps in place? If so remove the leg and replace it once the sump is in but before you fill the tank.

[flooddc]

I have no scientific or engineering basis for saying this, but a 6-7' unsupported span makes me nervous about bowing and uneven weight distribution.

 

 

I would not try it unless you use an engineered Glulam beam. Can you shift the post(s) over a couple of feet instead of removing completely so that you have a 4' span instead of the larger 6-7'?

 

Is the issue of just setting the sumps in place? If so remove the leg and replace it once the sump is in but before you fill the tank.

yeah! great idea. I am thinking about moving the center post to the side and add another post to form a 5' span instead of the 6.5'. Then cut some 8" strips "plywood" and glue them together to form 2"x8" beam like for added span support. Thanks