Will it hold ?

[oscaaar]

so I have a question maybe ya can help me. I want to buy the Waterbox INFINIA Frag 125.4 but wondering if my floor would hold?

I see the floor joists are 2x8s. 16” on center. In the diagram attached the tank would sit across 4-5 joists. And it’s above a concrete wall towards the bottom. My house is old I think from 1970s . Current flooring isn’t it bad shape but planning on replacing with LV.

Any suggestions or tips would greatly be appreciated thank you

 

[rayadog]

I think being so close to the foundation should be no worry. Interesting that in that old house there’s no cross bracing. Wouldn’t hurt, but very likely fine without being so close to foundation.

I found LV can make it hard to initially level things, depending, but has no choice but to settle eventually.

 

[Dom]

Water volume will give you 625 pounds of weight, plus your equipment. Lets say 1000 pounds totaled.

You're likely ok. Were it my tank, I would double up on the 2x8s supporting the tank.

 

[oscaaar]

I think being so close to the foundation should be no worry. Interesting that in that old house there’s no cross bracing. Wouldn’t hurt, but very likely fine without being so close to foundation.

I found LV can make it hard to initially level things, depending, but has no choice but to settle eventually.

It has X bracing (I believe that’s what it’s called ) in the middle of the garage

 

[oscaaar]

Water volume will give you 625 pounds of weight, plus your equipment. Lets say 1000 pounds totaled.

You're likely ok. Were it my tank, I would double up on the 2x8s supporting the tank.

Great thanks for your input.

 

[mcarroll]

Assuming 1000 pounds from the other post.....1000/4=250 pounds per joist. 250 pounds across the surface area of 1.5"*18" makes it about 27 psi.

Your floor might get some bounce feel that it didn't already have, but 27 psi is "nothing". The floor is probably rated for more like 40 psi.

You would be worried if the joists were facing 90º the other direction....then you'd need some jack posts.

...unless this also the room where you store your ACME Safe collection, I wouldn't worry too much. ;)