building a 1000 gal concrete block monster tank

[Joshy]

Sat patiently for a few days wizzin, so where’s my updates lol??

 

[BOTR]

Tagging along.

I used the Sani-Tread system for my 430g Plywood tank. Pretty pleased, but be sure to use a durable roller when aplicating. This stuff can tear normal rollers up leaving bit and pieces in the finish.

You have me measuring locations in my basement for a block tank now as well. Thinking 2600g's. Any hints on where to find a 316 stainless beam for the top of the front of the tank?

Chris

 

[wizzin]

Tagging along.

I used the Sani-Tread system for my 430g Plywood tank. Pretty pleased, but be sure to use a durable roller when aplicating. This stuff can tear normal rollers up leaving bit and pieces in the finish.

You have me measuring locations in my basement for a block tank now as well. Thinking 2600g's. Any hints on where to find a 316 stainless beam for the top of the front of the tank?

Chris

Stainless Beam? Blah! I'm using a 2"x8" with a 2"x4" bolted through and 4 2"x4" struts bolted through and tied into the back wall with all-thread. All wood coated in drylok.

I'm with you actually on the stainless beam. I thought about it, but didn't see a real need. Plus, that's another couple hundred dollars.

I'm finishing the block now. I'll post pics later. I hope to get the slab done tomorrow.

 

[BOTR]

Sounds good. That is the only part of the design of my tank that has me hanging up. The top front. So torn with about 3 different ways to do it.

 

[vanilla__gorilla__]

your not done yet

 

[johnptc]

see photos in articles building 5000 gallon giga tank, i used two pieces of angle 4x4x.5 316 stainless steel....see construction photos

good luck...........

Tagging along.

I used the Sani-Tread system for my 430g Plywood tank. Pretty pleased, but be sure to use a durable roller when aplicating. This stuff can tear normal rollers up leaving bit and pieces in the finish.

You have me measuring locations in my basement for a block tank now as well. Thinking 2600g's. Any hints on where to find a 316 stainless beam for the top of the front of the tank?

Chris

 

[BOTR]

Ok thats a sweet idea.

You burned holes in the angle for the rebar right? And then just filled the gap in the back with mortar. This is a perfect idea. Thanks for the input!

Chris

 

[johnptc]

yes it tied the whole front of the tank together........i used angle around the whole opneing both for strength and a good seat for the plastic to seal to.........

Ok thats a sweet idea.

You burned holes in the angle for the rebar right? And then just filled the gap in the back with mortar. This is a perfect idea. Thanks for the input!

Chris

 

[wizzin]

yes it tied the whole front of the tank together........i used angle around the whole opneing both for strength and a good seat for the plastic to seal to.........

I like your tank. One of the reasons I went concrete. Since I'm using glass, I was a little concerned about any imperfections in the steel, and the more rigid glass to steel connection. Yes, it's stronger, but IMO, I don't want to risk the glass cracking. I think you had that problem on the 2500 right? Plus, this tank is 1/2 the 2500 and 1/5th the 5000. I'm also only filling the tank to 8" below the top of the glass. I guess only time will tell whether I'm right or not

 

[zennzzo]