180 weight concern

Syntax
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180 weight concern Jan 13, 2017 8:13:03 GMT -5 via Tapatalk

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Post by Syntax on Jan 13, 2017 8:13:03 GMT -5

I currently have a 125g tank with 40g sump on my main floor next to stairs. I have not reinforced my floor and have not noticed any issues. My concern is if I upgrade to a 180, whether I should reinforce the joists underneath the tank. The tank runs parallel to the joists, not ideal but it's the only placement option. My house was built in 2003 and uses 12" trusses instead of standard lumber.

Any engineers here that can give me an assessment? Who could I call to verify whether or not I need to reinforce the floor?

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jmerr86 Full Member Ellsworth Posts: 386	180 weight concern Jan 13, 2017 22:45:07 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jmerr86 on Jan 13, 2017 22:45:07 GMT -5 Mine is sitting perpendicular on rough cut 2"×12"s along a foundation wall and I still have a cross support with two jack posts in the basement. Over kill?? Yes! But in 10 years my floor won't be sagging.

gotareef Senior Member Posts: 3,364	180 weight concern Jan 29, 2017 17:41:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by gotareef on Jan 29, 2017 17:41:10 GMT -5 just "tie" the 2x12's together with a few 2x4 so they cant twist..... could always add a lolly column if you dont trust it but 2x12 will hold some weight
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