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Ok, I still prefer #1, much better support to meSorry, I wasn't referring to the leveling legs. Assume both design use leveling legs. It's the difference in how the tank sits on the stand.
Can't go wrong with FramingTech, just bought my second stand for water change station/quarantine/settling tank.
The stand here is a great option, although I prefer them tallerr and ordered mine @ 46" tall.
72x24x36 Aquarium Stand (Kit-form)
www.framingtech.com
Top is made from 45x90mm profiles and legs and bottom out of 45x45mm profiles - Plenty strong.
Drawing here has the specs...
Do you have a list of the parts involved in this? It is a great design but it seems part of the cost is probably for their design and instructions. Wouldn't it be less expensive to purchase the parts individually and assemble yourself?
I think version 2 is ok for smaller tanks, but 120+ you'd be better off with version1. This is what I came up with for my 180, Anthony & Co. is building it right now. I'd like to add if earthquakes are your concern, add additional angle extrusions for support with regards to racking (side to side motion).
You can just buy the parts yourself but it would be a lot of work to use the same fastener method they use on their stand. If you don't use them, connecting hardware can add up very quickly.
They do quick connect fasteners on their stands and so there is machining involved. You can also buy a jig they sell and machine the ends yourself for quick-connect if you have the equipment and proper 14mm bit. That said, if you piece it all together you will see that the price for design/load simulation and machining is negligible.
I have since received the second stand and all is perfect. Couldn't be happier!
I have also built a custom RO filter housing/mounting bracket out of 30x30 profiles and absolutely love working with it. You can use a miter saw with fine blade for perfect cuts, just feed it slowly. All in all, great material to work with and if you spend some time planning and learning about different connectors and fasteners available, you can build amazing stuff out of it. There is so many different attachments to organize cables, RO tubing, and mount stuff - your imagination is the only limit; well, that and your budget.
Additionally, watch Framing Tech for their discounts. I was able to knock $$$ off that way.
haha, are you a center brace bigot? Most ppl don't have the ability to tig weld at home, but that's a very nice and beefy stand! Also, I like your water containment barrier idea.I didn't like any of the available commercial options and decided to build my own stand for my 220. It's made from 6" aluminum channel. My biggest reason for building my own was no center brace.
haha, are you a center brace bigot? Most ppl don't have the ability to tig weld at home, but that's a very nice and beefy stand! Also, I like your water containment barrier idea.
@Ratherbeflyen What is the cost of the Raw Aluminum Chanel like the one you used?