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So I think I'm having buyers remorse, or maybe I'm just overwhelm with all that could go wrong with where I'm placing my tank. My previous tank was a 90 gal that sat in our dinning/kitchen on the main floor, above the basement. This was great because I could run a basement sump because the tank sat directly above my utility room. We recently remodeled this year and put down engineered flooring new cabinets and appliances, I did most of the install myself, so I thought I'd treat myself to an upgraded tank.
Well I should have done more research because now I'm worried about reinforcing the floor. The tank runs perpendicular to the joists. Joists are 2x10 spaced 16". Its a 13' run to the next load bearing wall. I believe I have room to add columns but not just directly under the tanks corners, one side will be close, the other about 3' away. I could run a beam of two 2x6 and have the columns support the beams, I'm thinking of sistering the current joists as well. I'm no structural engineer though. Any help on this would be appreciated.
I'm also thinking I need to shim the front of the stand up. But from what I've read a tank this size should have a level flat base. Can I still shim?
I'm also worried about my floors, not so much small spill but a complete malfunction.
I could place the tank in the basement on concrete, but no one would see it down there.
Has anyone been in the same position as me?
Well I should have done more research because now I'm worried about reinforcing the floor. The tank runs perpendicular to the joists. Joists are 2x10 spaced 16". Its a 13' run to the next load bearing wall. I believe I have room to add columns but not just directly under the tanks corners, one side will be close, the other about 3' away. I could run a beam of two 2x6 and have the columns support the beams, I'm thinking of sistering the current joists as well. I'm no structural engineer though. Any help on this would be appreciated.
I'm also thinking I need to shim the front of the stand up. But from what I've read a tank this size should have a level flat base. Can I still shim?
I'm also worried about my floors, not so much small spill but a complete malfunction.
I could place the tank in the basement on concrete, but no one would see it down there.
Has anyone been in the same position as me?