levelling tank/cabinet

[Odinoid]

I have a 60gallon/275 litre tank that is going on a hardwood floor.what is the best way of levelling the cabinet as the floor is almost a bubble off from the back of tank to front?

 

[UncommonSense]

I have a 60gallon/275 litre tank that is going on a hardwood floor.what is the best way of levelling the cabinet as the floor is almost a bubble off from the back of tank to front?

I like to use composite construction shims for small gaps, and hardwood strips for larger gaps!

Alternatively, a 3-6mm (1/8”-1/4”) plastic strip (HIPS, HDPE, PVC, ABS, etc) could work excellent as a shim (non-porous, won’t absorb spilled water) along the front to get you close, then composite shims along that, and the sides so the bottom of the stand is fully supported, and stand is level!

 

[Odinoid]

I like to use composite construction shims for small gaps, and hardwood strips for larger gaps!

Alternatively, a 3-6mm (1/8”-1/4”) plastic strip (HIPS, HDPE, PVC, ABS, etc) could work excellent as a shim (non-porous, won’t absorb spilled water) along the front to get you close, then composite shims along that, and the sides so the bottom of the stand is fully supported, and stand is level!

Thanks for reply,i do not understand all these HIPS etc, would normal plastic shims do the job?

 

[Fish Fan]

Thanks for reply,i do not understand all these HIPS etc, would normal plastic shims do the job?

Yes, just get non-wooden shims and see if that helps:

 

[Odinoid]

Ok thankyou seems composite

Yes, just get non-wooden shims and see if that helps:

 

[UncommonSense]

Thanks for reply,i do not understand all these HIPS etc, would normal plastic shims do the job?

They would, as long as you don’t need to shim more than ~10-12mm!

As @Fish Fan said; non-wood shims are ideal, as they won’t absorb spilled water and squish/rot over time!

Long strips of solid plastic sheet (HIPS, etc are examples of types of plastic) are simply what I have used in the past to fill larger gaps before shimming in the past!

 

[Odinoid]

Thanks so much, going to order now

 

[UncommonSense]

Thanks so much, going to order now

Get the longer ones, 200mm+ length; they offer a more gradual slope, allowing for more precise shimming!

 

[Odinoid]

They would, as long as you don’t need to shim more than ~10-12mm!

As @Fish Fan said; non-wood shims are ideal, as they won’t absorb spilled water and squish/rot over time!

Long strips of solid plastic sheet (HIPS, etc are examples of types of plastic) are simply what I have used in the past to fill larger gaps before shimming in the past!

My floor is perhaps 3-6mm off no big deal but iwant to set things up correctly

 

[Odinoid]

can someone post a link to the best ones please (Amazon)

 

[UncommonSense]

My floor is perhaps 3-6mm off no big deal but iwant to set things up correctly

Just be liberal with your shims, and leveling…

The stand is designed to be supported across the full span that touches the floor; just add shims anywhere there is an air gap between stand and floor large enough to accept one!

 

[UncommonSense]

can someone post a link to the best ones please (Amazon)

Amazon product ASIN B0D5D31C8T
Polypropylene is some pretty tough stuff; better than generic composite shims that look like they have sawdust and gravel mixed into brown recycled mystery plastic!

 

[Odinoid]

Just be liberal with your shims, and leveling…

The stand is designed to be supported across the full span that touches the floor; just add shims anywhere there is an air gap between stand and floor large enough to accept one!

do you have a prefered shim that you use?

 

[UncommonSense]

do you have a prefered shim that you use?

I usually use whatever non-wood shims the hardware store has on hand; since you’re ordering ahead of time, the above polypropylene shims should work excellent!

 

[Odinoid]

Amazon product ASIN B0D5D31C8T
Polypropylene is some pretty tough stuff; better than generic composite shims that look like they have sawdust and gravel mixed into brown recycled mystery plastic!

im on a bit of a budget unfortnately. any other suggestions?

 

[UncommonSense]

im on a bit of a budget unfortnately. any other suggestions?

Amazon product ASIN B0FD3GP9FF
Trey these? They’re recycled mystery plastic, but should do the job!

50 shims = 75inches of stand support; that should give you just enough shims to fully support the front and sides of the stand!

Side note; leveling the stand will be easier if you have weight on it… the shims will be less likely to shift around as you add more and more of them!