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Contact seller to double check.A potential snag in my plans. I noticed this week as I started working in the "control board" part of the stand that the back panel, which I assumed was load-bearing, is sagging on one corner. You can see light coming through:
Other side of the stand looks fine:
I have no idea what the implications of this are. Naturally, I don't want any corner of the tank to start sagging, so I am worried that this is going to necessitate one of two things: 1) bracing the entire inside of the stand with T slots, or 2) build a new stand out of T slots only.
IMO no reason to do anything. Zero chance for sag because that horizontal surface is actually supported by the right wall panel.
The rear wall is to keep the 4 vertical load bearing pieces from twisting, and it provides support under the middle of the rear glass panel
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I don’t see a need because the entire bottom panel is fully supported on the outsides and with two full length interior braces. The front panel of glass has outwards pressure, not vertical pressure. A header wouldn’t do anything to support / reduce outwards pressure.
The issue with other brands is the lack of proper mid bracing, allowing that bottom panel to flex, causing silicone to separate. Most brands are using 2-3 vertical supports and this one uses 4.
Current told me they studied other brands carefully and built this stand using better materials and more bracing than competitors
I agree, the stand seems very sturdy. I am a bit miffed to find out the back panel is not aligned--actually, I have no idea how it isn't aligned because the entire 2/3rds left side looks perfectly flush.
In any case, I am planning to add a few 2020 T-slots as internal braces just to be on the extreme of caution. They aren't that expensive. It's an office tank and an oops in the office is hobby over for me. So planning that out right now.
That plus the hydros with leak detector and water level float switch, hopefully will have me covered!
In any case, I am planning to add a few 2020 T-slots as internal braces just to be on the extreme of caution. They aren't that expensive. It's an office tank and an oops in the office is hobby over for me. So planning that out right now.
That plus the hydros with leak detector and water level float switch, hopefully will have me covered!
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Maybe something is just very slightly warped. Is water in the tank? That weight could hypothetically fix it. Or, maybe the rear board wasn’t cut perfectly straight?
You could also fill the gap with wood filler, or liquid nails, or an epoxy
No water in the tank yet. I'll look into filling the gap. Probably best to do so once the tank is full? The T slot in the corner should prevent any bowing of the top wood--I have to see if there is any warping of the wood on the top of the stand. I'll take measurements from the floor tomorrow.
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Do you have a long straight edge? Like a metal yardstick or t square
Unfortunately, no. Only an 8in metal right angle straight edge.
Reefer Brent
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@JoJosReef I'm thinking internal braces could create more problems than they solve. Having to drill holes in the bottom to feed the brace to the floor and then if the braces are not level where you set the tank it could create pressure points on the tank.
I assume you are worried about the vertical support in the corner?
I think the only true way to 100% peace of mind would be to rebuild the stand using the panels as skin. like the kingofdiy method
However if it were me I would prob leave it as is like @VintageReefer said. As long as the top is level and the middle and side panels have full contact.
I assume you are worried about the vertical support in the corner?
I think the only true way to 100% peace of mind would be to rebuild the stand using the panels as skin. like the kingofdiy method
However if it were me I would prob leave it as is like @VintageReefer said. As long as the top is level and the middle and side panels have full contact.
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The only thing I would do, is throw a flat piece of wood or thick acrylic over the top, that’s 1/2” wider (48x20.5) to hold the front edge. And even that I view as unnecessary as the front panels pressure is outwards not downwards.
A bottom frame that the tank rests in, could work, but, the level of precision needed for that is well beyond my skills.
The top of this cabinet is not flexing. The entire top panel is braced from underneath front to back in 4 spots. There is no way this wood is going to flex, in between those braces, with a flat object on top
And I would fear drilling into it to brace it would only weaken it.
A bottom frame that the tank rests in, could work, but, the level of precision needed for that is well beyond my skills.
The top of this cabinet is not flexing. The entire top panel is braced from underneath front to back in 4 spots. There is no way this wood is going to flex, in between those braces, with a flat object on top
And I would fear drilling into it to brace it would only weaken it.
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How is this tank working for you? any updates?
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