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Originally Posted by Rbacchiega
So I want to start building the shelves for the sump closet. It measures 28.5" wide. (Tiny, I know) I want shelves that are 28.5" wide by 2 feet front to back. Would building a frame out of 1x2s spaced 6 inches apart hold acrylic tanks that are 24Lx24Wx18H???
I posted this on RC but nobody has answered. Want to get started on this ASAP, so the quicker the help the better.
Thanks in advance guys?
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Metric makes this alot easier, so first lets convert..
24 in = 61 cm
24 in = 61 cm
18 in = 46 cm
61 x 61 x 46 = 171166 cm*3 (centimeter cubed)
171166 cm*3 = 171166 ml
171166 ml = 171 litres
171 litres of pure water = 171 kg
171 litres of water (salinity 1.024) = 175 kg
So each tank weighs 175 kg or 385 lbs when full, acrylic is neglible.
I would say no, 1 x 2 wood is not able to support this weight, go 2 x 4.