Leveling a tank frustratation

[Dburr1014]

Like this, I would think it keeps it from sinking Deep into the carpet to help keep it level over time.

 

[Notsolostfish]

Like this, I would think it keeps it from sinking Deep into the carpet to help keep it level over time.

Would they hold weight?

 

[Dburr1014]

Would they hold weight?

There's a bunch of different kinds you can get that hold different weights just do a search.

 

[Notsolostfish]

There's a bunch of different kinds you can get that hold different weights just do a search.

What about changing the feet? Is that dangerous?

 

[Dburr1014]

What about changing the feet? Is that dangerous?

I don't why why it would be dangerous. As long as you get the correct load bearing feet.
I also don't know why manufacturers void warranty for changing them or at least offer a different size for specific needs.

I mean people to stupid things like not checking load on feet. Smaller load feet on a heavier object is not to smart.

 

[Notsolostfish]

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[Marco_99]

What about changing the feet? Is that dangerous?

Changing feet is not dangerous, but you are going to have to accommodate the bolt diameter you go with. So if you were upgrading in size, there is a chance that the bolt will be larger in diameter or the length will have to be modified. You would also have to change the plate attachment that goes into the T slot aluminum to accommodate the bigger bolt diameter

If you have adjustable feet, there is almost no circumstance (unless you have like inch long bolts) under which you do not have enough bolt travel to level out your tank. If you are having this issue, you started out with the bolts screwed too far out before you started adjusting the feet for leveling. They should be screwed almost tight to the cabinet before adjusting them down to get your tank level.

 

[Notsolostfish]

Changing feet is not dangerous, but you are going to have to accommodate the bolt diameter you go with. So if you were upgrading in size, there is a chance that the bolt will be larger in diameter or the length will have to be modified. You would also have to change the plate attachment that goes into the T slot aluminum to accommodate the bigger bolt diameter

If you have adjustable feet, there is almost no circumstance (unless you have like inch long bolts) under which you do not have enough bolt travel to level out your tank. If you are having this issue, you started out with the bolts screwed too far out before you started adjusting the feet for leveling. They should be screwed almost tight to the cabinet before adjusting them down to get your tank level.

The bolts i got with waterbox are too small to reach the areas i want them to to level the tank. I tried to start with the screws tight to the cabinet and i was still not able to do it

 

[Marco_99]

The bolts i got with waterbox are too small to reach the areas i want them to to level the tank. I tried to start with the screws tight to the cabinet and i was still not able to do it

Do you have a picture showing the feet of the bottom of your cabinet if you don’t mind.

 

[Notsolostfish]

Do you have a picture showing the feet of the bottom of your cabinet if you don’t mind.

Ill take a better picture later but thats the only one i have right now till i get back home

 

[Notsolostfish]

Do you have a picture showing the feet of the bottom of your cabinet if you don’t mind.

What do u think i should do?

 

[Notsolostfish]

Bump

 

[code4]

I can tell you what I did. I cut away my carpet and tiled a section for my tank. Then found that my floor sloped. .25 in 4 feet. So I bought plastic cutting boards. The really thin ones. Cut them in strips and used them as shims. I shimmed the frame since I had no leg bolts. Then I used white caulk to make it appear even.

Have you thought of cutting out the carpet and using leveling compound?

 

[Dburr1014]

What do u think i should do?

I think you need different, longer feet

These have a nut so you can use a wrench to turn and another nut to lock it in place.

 

[code4]

A photo of my end game. Whatever you do I wish you success.

 

[Notsolostfish]

A photo of my end game. Whatever you do I wish you success.

How a piece of board going to help me i tried thar. And the tank still unleveled

 

[Notsolostfish]

I can tell you what I did. I cut away my carpet and tiled a section for my tank. Then found that my floor sloped. .25 in 4 feet. So I bought plastic cutting boards. The really thin ones. Cut them in strips and used them as shims. I shimmed the frame since I had no leg bolts. Then I used white caulk to make it appear even.

Have you thought of cutting out the carpet and using leveling compound?

I cant take the carpet thats no issue. Im not handy. I dont know how to use a leveling compound. Does it smell u know? My family very very sensitive to chemical smell they can passout from any slight smell

 

[code4]

I don't think it was bad. YouTube videos on it. It is easy. Ask co-workers. Maybe enlist some help. It is tile, not a piece of board. But since your floor is uneven you would want to use the leveling compound first. Please YouTube it then decide. I have done it. It is like art class.

Shelley

 

[code4]

The photo was to show you how I used white water proof caulk so you couldn't see where I leveled it with my "shims" aka thin pieces of plastic cutting board. Let me see if I can post a photo. I am on my Kindle and couldn't. Look up thin flexible cutting board. It is easy to cut in strips. But if you level your floor you should not need it.

I wanted it to look great and be functional. This was my first try at caulking.

Shelley

 

[code4]

I cant take the carpet thats no issue. Im not handy. I dont know how to use a leveling compound. Does it smell u know? My family very very sensitive to chemical smell they can passout from any slight smell

No worse than wet cement. Not really a chemical smell as I recall.