Does the floor need reinforcing? Stand and canopy are pine. Figure approximate weight 1150 lbs according to AGA. Demensions are 48x25x18
2006-08-07 12:19:42 · 7 answers · asked by jenajet77 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It should support the weight, but the stand might concentrate the weight too much and cause it to fail over time. It would be wise to put the stand on a solid piece of wood first- such as 3.4" plywood or simular to help distribute the weicht over all of the base area.
2006-08-07 12:26:18 · answer #1 · answered by worxsigns 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I currently live in a mobile. Consider tha in them there are refrigerators, bath tubs, 30 plus gallon water heaters, and most often, particle board flooring. Yes I'd reinforce the floor from underneath, and tha't the easy job.
At 8.5 pounds per gallon, the water alone will weigh 765 pounds. Without knowing the weight of the aquarium or hardware, and considering the defined space they will be in and the stresses of that, I think you be wise not to risk losing so much.
Rev. Steven
2006-08-07 12:35:51 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The floor of a Mobil home is actually stronger than a conventional stick home.
2006-08-07 12:24:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the money you are about to spend on an aquarium and put it towards a down payment oin a real house.
2006-08-07 18:34:33 · answer #4 · answered by CallMeDigitalBob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would be best to reinforce it some. Over time the weight may be too much.
2006-08-07 12:23:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes no problem it has a steel chasis. i had a 55 gallon and a 40 on a wrought iron stand in my mobile home years ago.
2006-08-07 12:24:44 · answer #6 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are you gonna keep in it? Sharks or dolphins?
2006-08-07 12:26:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋