390 gallon installation

untamed · #1 06-14-2006, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TheReefGeek

Yes it does, how much depends on whether your tank supports everywhere, or just on the edges.

By my math, 4000 lbs over 24 sqft = 167lbs/sqft. I just tested a piece of that foam and I don't get any compression when I put all my 140lbs onto an area of only 6" square. My guess is that it isn't going to compress at all.

Midknight · #2 06-16-2006, 06:27 AM

Hey Untamed, if you just so extra brawn I think I have a little left.
Give me a call and I can give you a hand.

midgetwaiter · #3 06-16-2006, 08:52 AM

Those cups are usually rated at about 250lbs each but can handle a bit more, I've stuck one to a wall and done chinups.

Funny thing though, if you stick one to the side of a huge display case and then have a 280 lb guy lean back and try to drag it a couple feet it may fail. Luckily the wall a couple of feet behind me was not significantly damaged. I don't really recall the event but apparently it was spectacular.

Just what I needed, another story with "when I regained consciousness" in the middle of it.

untamed · #4 06-16-2006, 05:55 PM

Sounds like the suction cups will make this job a lot easier and safer.

Pansy-Paws...check your PM's.

LostMind · #5 06-18-2006, 06:09 AM

PM me if you need a hand moving it in, I live just in port moody

safety4fire · #6 06-18-2006, 03:50 PM

I moved my 230g glass tank, I was told it was about 400 lbs, I borrowed 4 suction cups, basically it took my brother in-law and my self to carry it into my house and down 5 stairs, I had one other guy open the doors and guide us. They work great.

untamed · #7 06-28-2006, 11:26 PM

Thanks for the helping offers. I'll be looking for help. Delivery timing is now week of Aug 20.

Brad.

Puff · #8 07-04-2006, 09:47 PM

ive got a furniture dolly (which i liberated from some thieving movers that stole my digital camera) that you can use if you need it.

pretty basic, but i use it to move lots of stuff.lol

and if needed, i can add some extra weight to get the tank into the house, but i live on the north shore.lol

possitive k · #9 07-16-2006, 12:50 PM

give me a pm or whatever, and i'll be there will bells

thanks kristian

untamed · #10 08-14-2006, 06:42 PM

OK...it is time to mark your calendar and volunteer for some heavy lifting. Tank deliver is 4PM, Sunday Aug 27. If you are keen, and live close enough to Westwood Plateau, PM me.

Bonus points if you have a line on suction cups!

Brad