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acrylic Tanks?
I would rethink that. The need for the contractor has little to do with the
law. The concern is that a 300 gallon tank (for example) will weigh in excess of 3000 pounds (US). (water weighs over 8 pounds (US) per gallon, plus filters, substrate, decor) Most frame houses cannot support this kind of weight. If you put in a tank of that size in your home without consulting professional advice, you're going to have a disaster. Agreed. In fact, I would probably consult an expert for any tank over 125 gallons. At the very least, you'll want to place it against a load-bearing wall (preferably in a corner), and across the joists, not along them. Even if your house is on a concrete slab, there are limits. Every once in awhile you hear about someone who thought they didn't have to worry about weight because their house was on a slab. They put in a huge tank, and everything's fine...until the slab starts to sink. Repairing that kind of damage costs thousands. Leigh http://www.fortunecity.com/lavender/halloween/881/ |
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