The water in my DT has 1cm difference from one side as the floor is not beveled

[Psari]

Hello all,

I just noticed that my DT water is not levelled on either side because the actual floor of the house is not levelled.

Tank dimentions 90cm x 45cm x 45cm and it has 1cm thick glass.

As I just measured it, on one side the water is 5.5cm from the top and on the other side is 4.5cm.

Will this cause a problem and at some point it is going to burst or is it fine?

Because if I want to level it out, I will have to find a way to empty most of the tank in order to be able to lift the whole thing and put something under it which will also not cause a gap under the base. (Will do some math to figure that out and most likely put 3 custom pieces of wood in a stretched right triangle shape)

 

[CoastalTownLayabout]

I’m assuming this is a newly set up system since you’ve just noticed this? Best to get it sorted, drain down to a liftable weight and chock it up level. We’re also talking about a DT on a stand yes?

 

[Psari]

I’m assuming this is a newly set up system since you’ve just noticed this? Best to get it sorted, drain down to a liftable weight and chock it up level. We’re also talking about a DT on a stand yes?

Indeed it is on a custom built stand and what do you suggest I put under the stand to level it out?

 

[SFREEF3R]

My tank is a little smaller than yours (24”x20”x20”), but I was able to level the tank while full using a pair of these heavy duty jacks:

 

[CoastalTownLayabout]

What you use might depend on a couple of things. Design of the stand, floor covering, own home or rental etc. I’ve just used pieces of hardwood in the past.

 

[SFREEF3R]

My tank was dipping evenly back to front (a full half inch!), I similarly used a strip of half inch board to lift the front feet and then some plastic wedges to get the middle feet just right: