300 gallon tank - the project begins!
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Looks good. Just a word of advice because I am a carpenter for 21 years and have seen alot of people building stands. Prior to 2003, wolmanized (better known as pressure treated) lumber was impregnated with CCA (Chromated Copper Arsenate). It was eventually banned because of the arsenic that was used to produce it.
Today 95% of the wolmanized timber sold in the US is now known as ACQ (which contains Alkaline, Copper and Quaternary Ammonium compounds). Although much better then the previous CCA, it also has its drawbacks. The worst is this material was released without educating the public on how to handle and work with it. I'm not going to go into the whole shmeel about wearing a mask, gloves, etc... but the #1 thing I see the beginner or novice do, is the use of improper fasteners. The chemicals in this lumber are highly corrosive to steel in general including steel fasteners, EVEN hot dipped galvanized fasteners. I've seen first hand, decks fail and fall apart because of this. Dont get me wrong its a great material but be sure to use the proper fasteners unless one day you want to come home to it laying on the ground or hear a sudden boom in the middle of the night. Even the brackets and hangers you see in Home Depot or Lowes are not the right ones to use. These big box store carry Simpson Strong Tie hangers and brackets. If you dont see on the hanger or bracket the words ''Z-max'' or ''ACQ Certified''this is the improper hanger, bracket or fastener to use. I have seen a standard joist hanger used on an exterior wooden deck fail in under a year.
Anyways, to make it short, be sure any fasteners you use with this material are either stainless, ceramic coated or atleast DOUBLE dipped galvanized and the brackets or hangers say Z-max on them.
I'd hate to hear someones 2-300 gallon tank came crashing to the ground.
Here is a pic of an 8 month old deck. The homeowner built the deck himself using ACQ pressure treated lumber along with hot dipped galvanized nails and standard joist hangers.
Today 95% of the wolmanized timber sold in the US is now known as ACQ (which contains Alkaline, Copper and Quaternary Ammonium compounds). Although much better then the previous CCA, it also has its drawbacks. The worst is this material was released without educating the public on how to handle and work with it. I'm not going to go into the whole shmeel about wearing a mask, gloves, etc... but the #1 thing I see the beginner or novice do, is the use of improper fasteners. The chemicals in this lumber are highly corrosive to steel in general including steel fasteners, EVEN hot dipped galvanized fasteners. I've seen first hand, decks fail and fall apart because of this. Dont get me wrong its a great material but be sure to use the proper fasteners unless one day you want to come home to it laying on the ground or hear a sudden boom in the middle of the night. Even the brackets and hangers you see in Home Depot or Lowes are not the right ones to use. These big box store carry Simpson Strong Tie hangers and brackets. If you dont see on the hanger or bracket the words ''Z-max'' or ''ACQ Certified''this is the improper hanger, bracket or fastener to use. I have seen a standard joist hanger used on an exterior wooden deck fail in under a year.
Anyways, to make it short, be sure any fasteners you use with this material are either stainless, ceramic coated or atleast DOUBLE dipped galvanized and the brackets or hangers say Z-max on them.
I'd hate to hear someones 2-300 gallon tank came crashing to the ground.
Here is a pic of an 8 month old deck. The homeowner built the deck himself using ACQ pressure treated lumber along with hot dipped galvanized nails and standard joist hangers.
I decided to do a little clif note catch up post for those that don't want to read the whole thread.
Thought I provide a little log on the 300 gallon tank I am setting up.
It all started about a week ago when I built the stand. I still have to paint it, put trim on, and make the doors.
Then we had to build a new stand for the 210 so that the two tanks would be the same height.
Next was drilling a hole in the 75 gallon tank that would become the wet/dry.
Next I had to build the wet/dry.
Then I had to pick up the tank.
Then I had to paint the back.
Then I had to sucker seven friends into helping me bring the tank in. We also had to move the 210 to a new stand and move it to another wall.
Then I had to go spend $205 for pvc and fittins.
Then I started on my plumbing. I still have a lot to do!
Anyway, it's a start. Next is to finish the plumbing under the tank then start building the undersand jet kit.
Thought I provide a little log on the 300 gallon tank I am setting up.
It all started about a week ago when I built the stand. I still have to paint it, put trim on, and make the doors.
Then we had to build a new stand for the 210 so that the two tanks would be the same height.
Next was drilling a hole in the 75 gallon tank that would become the wet/dry.
Next I had to build the wet/dry.
Then I had to pick up the tank.
Then I had to paint the back.
Then I had to sucker seven friends into helping me bring the tank in. We also had to move the 210 to a new stand and move it to another wall.
Then I had to go spend $205 for pvc and fittins.
Then I started on my plumbing. I still have a lot to do!
Anyway, it's a start. Next is to finish the plumbing under the tank then start building the undersand jet kit.
