Un-leveled tank

[Coleus]

Wow, i thought only me has unlevel tank lol

[Parker]

Unlevel 7 footer, no problems.

[abcha0s]

I'd be more worried about the floor/stand/tank being flat. If the stand is contorted, it will stress the seams. I've had a small tank burst because the stand wasn't flat.

I couldn't say either way how important it is for the stand to be level, but the other posters probably have it right.

- Brad

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by globaldesigns

I like your idea of the leveling screws, but I do think having my stand with 100% contact on the floor is the best, so I can live with the slight slant. Not sure about the wieght/pressure on those screws, but again I am not a master welder like you

just for you buddy.

I use 3/4" A325 Type 1 structural bolts. The allowable shear strength in single shear is 7500 lbs for a slip critical connection. In double shear its 15000 lbs. This goes up if you choose to do a bearing type connection. For the application I use them in the threads will withstand 1000 lbs per bolt, so for example my 8'er has 10 screw legs each withstanding 1000 lbs totaling 10k lbs. Then I weld a 1/4" x 4" round plate to distribute some more of the down force.

[globaldesigns]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

just for you buddy.

I use 3/4" A325 Type 1 structural bolts. The allowable shear strength in single shear is 7500 lbs for a slip critical connection. In double shear its 15000 lbs. This goes up if you choose to do a bearing type connection. For the application I use them in the threads will withstand 1000 lbs per bolt, so for example my 8'er has 10 screw legs each withstanding 1000 lbs totaling 10k lbs. Then I weld a 1/4" x 4" round plate to distribute some more of the down force.

HEHE, now I look like a deer in headlights. Eyes just glazed over, with a numbness falling over me.

I guess it pays to know your shiet! This is why the rest of us have to look at our tanks with our heads slightly cocked.

[kien]

Originally Posted by globaldesigns

cocked.

Hehehehehehehehe

[StirCrazy]

I am like Griz, I had six 1" leveling screws on my stand I made which bottomed out on a 10"x8" pad to spread out the weight on the floor.

I realy don't think you will have to much of a problem but I have heard of a couple tanks in the last 13 years that have let loose and they figure it was from not being level. for me personaly 5mm is not much, its more of a cosmetic thing that would bother me.

Steve

[ALang]

6' not level.
Used to be when first set up, now it is about 1/2" off on one side. Drives me nuts knowing that, but can't do nothing about it. Been like this for 4 years now.**fingers and toes crossed**

[DiverDude]

I guess the important thing is "was it level before" ? If yes, then you want to know why it isn't anymore ! Maybe the floor has subsided ?

As long as you're not running a wave, I see no issue.

[globaldesigns]

Originally Posted by DiverDude

I guess the important thing is "was it level before" ? If yes, then you want to know why it isn't anymore ! Maybe the floor has subsided ?

As long as you're not running a wave, I see no issue.

Hey Mark, most of us nowadays have wave makers... I am not too worried about that, since my tank is strong and eurobraced.

You have to remember that most of us also have foam under the tank. In my case the stand is still level, the floor is still level, but the tank isn't. It isn't that bad, but for me I say it is the foam.

The foam is used to help eliminate stress caused by things like uneven stand surface or anything that may make the surface that the tank sits on not perfect. But what do you do if the foam compresses on an angle?

I know its there, if you look hard you will also see it, but I think all is good. I would never recommend trying to relevel any tank when setup, why chance it. You may cause the stress needed to cause it to crack, so LEAVE IT BE!

So when you come over next time, remember to tilt your head 1-2 degrees and all is fine. Or maybe we just drink lots of good Rum, and then we won't give a shiet