Leveling question

[ddc0715]

Let's talk leveling? my house is 17 years old an has settle. Duh. to prepare for a leak test I leveled the 220g tank dble nut 00, but im about 1/2-3/4" (eye ball guessing) up on side. should I worry? And should I add a solid- one run of wood on that side when I do the final fill? What's my options if any?

 

[BlennyTime]

A little off shouldn’t be an issue, but the more it’s off the more stress is put on that corner of the stand and tank. It’s going to be over a ton filled, so a little stress can add up quickly. I’d take the time to get it as right as you can now.

Are you putting it on a slab or on a upper floor? If on the slab, you can probably just level the floor in the area, otherwise you may want to look into the underlying issue that’s causing the floor not to be even (and ensure it can support the load).

 

[vetteguy53081]

A little off for me is OFF. Tank must be level /as level as possible. Weight is known to shift depending on tank size.
I use a Good level and shims.

 

[ddc0715]

I installed 3 1800 pound floor Jack's under the tank in my crawel space should I make the adjacent there? I mean it only benefit the house if I raise it up about 1/2"

 

[vetteguy53081]

I installed 3 1800 pound floor Jack's under the tank in my crawel space should I make the adjacent there? I mean it only benefit the house if I raise it up about 1/2"

The posts stabilize the floor weight, not necessarily shift in weight. I would use a level and shim as needed

 

[ddc0715]

I have rough shimmer the corners. I felt that shimming it in say 5 different places on each side of the tank and about 8 places on the front of the stand would be fine to. I was going to go as far as cut solid wood blocks an replace the shimes on the final fill.

 

[Not_Eeyore]

A 5 ton floor jack (for cars) will help you raise it. I would go 1/2" then brace and wait a couples days, then another 1/2" etc.