Tank Stands

[southyorkslass]

Hi there i am wanting to build frame work for 2/3 tier tank stands for my shed does anyone have any plans they can send me ?

 

[Lord Zogat]

Hi there i am wanting to build frame work for 2/3 tier tank stands for my shed does anyone have any plans they can send me ?

I have seen many multi layered tank stands made out of a sturdy 2x4 timber. It has to be able to support the weight so re-informcement 2x4's may need to be added throughout the structure. Then you make the "shelves" to fit the length of your tanks.

 

[southyorkslass]

Hi there i am wanting to build frame work for 2/3 tier tank stands for my shed does anyone have any plans they can send me ?

I have seen many multi layered tank stands made out of a sturdy 2x4 timber. It has to be able to support the weight so re-informcement 2x4's may need to be added throughout the structure. Then you make the "shelves" to fit the length of your tanks.

Hi do u have any plans ?

 

[Lord Zogat]

No sorry I don't but if you just want a 2x4 timber shelf system nothing fancy, you could very quickly draw up plans.

Whats the maximum width of one of the largest tank? Whats the maximum depth and height of the largest tank?

How do you want them stacked? Above one another, staggered?

 

[southyorkslass]

No sorry I don't but if you just want a 2x4 timber shelf system nothing fancy, you could very quickly draw up plans.

Whats the maximum width of one of the largest tank? Whats the maximum depth and height of the largest tank?

How do you want them stacked? Above one another, staggered?

urmmm more than likely be staggered

 

[Lord Zogat]

Tank dimensions?

 

[southyorkslass]

Tank dimensions?

im not quite sure what size tanks i am going to be getting yet

 

[Tolak]

Racks are pretty difficult to build without knowing the tank measurements, and how high up or low to the ground you are willing to go with the tanks. Part of it depends on your height, your ceiling height, and if you are willing to get on a step ladder to do maintenance. Tanks lower than a foot to the ground are a pain to maintain, it's tough to get a decent siphon going.

I've got several different racks running now, once you figure out your tanks, & how you would like them set up, post away. Here's a couple links to some of the more common tank sizes found in the U.S,;

http/www.all-glass.com/services/index.html

http/www.glasscages.com/?sAction=ViewCat&lCatID=2