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09-06-2006, 02:23 AM
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Assuming it's at 1/8" wall HSS (actually .120 but you probably don't have dial calipers); quite honestly you shouldn't need to reinforce this stand.
Deflection (assuming 8' tank) would be 1/16" at center. Assuming 3420lbs (18lb/gal - should be high, realistic is usually 14-15lb/gal); you've still got a ~20% fudge factor before you're anywhere near the breaking point where you'd need to be looking at reinforcement. Then again there's no real price on peace of mind, thus... Reinforce if you really wish. Hey whaddya know; stuff I do at work occasionally translates to important things like fish tanks  
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09-06-2006, 03:14 AM
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If you have the steel and can come around to my place, I can mig weld that up for you. I've built a few metal stands for myself and others.
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I retired and got a fixed income but it's broke. Ed _______________________________________ 50 gallon FOWLR, 10 gallon sump. 130 gallon reef, 20 gallon sump, 10 gallon refugium. 10 gallon quarantine. 60 gallon winter tank for pond fish. 300 gallon pond with waterfall.
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09-09-2006, 03:29 PM
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No Problem, looking forward to seeing it when you have it all set up.
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I retired and got a fixed income but it's broke. Ed _______________________________________ 50 gallon FOWLR, 10 gallon sump. 130 gallon reef, 20 gallon sump, 10 gallon refugium. 10 gallon quarantine. 60 gallon winter tank for pond fish. 300 gallon pond with waterfall.
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