Zayne Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 we have a garage thats on a slight slope, which i want to add fishtanks too, what would be the best way to keep the tanks level? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoon Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 adjustable feet on the tank stands perhaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Let me build your stands :nilly: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoon Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 yeah p44s wonky stands and your wonky floor may cancel each other out :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayne Posted February 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 the problem is a few of my tanks have factory built stands, that don't have adjustable feet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 pack the legs of the stands up with DPC until level. I have the same issue with my 2m tank, i levelled it by packing the low end up first which lifted the middle legs off the floor then added the DPC under all the legs in between with what they needed. The DPC is around 1mm thick so just add as may layers as you like to make the required thickness. If it is more than say 5mm, i would use a thick block of wood or thick plastic sheets or anything lying around that won't compress under you tanks weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Usually when something is not level I put something under one of the feet. Seems logical. Would that work in this case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayne Posted February 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 whats dcp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 whats dcp? Dead Chicken Parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 whats dcp? DPC = Damp Proof Course. It's bituminous paper that builders put between timber & concrete. Available from building merchants & a roll for around $10 will be more than you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayne Posted February 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 is it that black paper? i think it would be about 20-30mm to get it level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 is it that black paper? i think it would be about 20-30mm to get it level yeah. that much would need something like a timber block & use the dpc to get it perfect. I would get some ply or mdf offcuts from a kitchen or cabinet maker, a couple of layers or 16mm MDF & maybe you can sand one down to get it to the correct thickness. they should also have 12mm offcuts to so a 12 & 16 might be just right or add a layer of dpc to adjust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcase Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Try a joinery that produces kitchens and ask for some of the sample cards of the bench laminates - if they have some old samples (for no longer stocked laminates) they may be happy to give them to you. I find these ideal for many uses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Try a joinery that produces kitchens and ask for some of the sample cards of the bench laminates - if they have some old samples (for no longer stocked laminates) they may be happy to give them to you. I find these ideal for many uses. they will work to, ask for some clashing strips for packing. we used to supply them with kitchens for under bench oven packing, they will do the same job as DPC & are a fraction thinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GZ_Loach Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 you could just bungy cord the tank and stand to the wall to stop it falling over, and adjust the water level so it doesn't tip out :happy1: That was a joke for the record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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