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Old 01-08-2008, 03:54 PM   #1
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thinking of upgrading to a 125, will the floor hold it??


I have a 55 gallon now with a 30 gal sump, it is over a 2 car garage on the 2nd floor and is not on a load bearing wall. It is over the center of the garage on an interior wall because that is the only spot it will fit. It does run parellel to the joists and the joists sit on a beam which is made up of 3-2"x10" s which looks like it runs the length of the house and is supported by 4 total posts. there are 2 support posts underneath the beam in the garage. the posts are the circular steel type with the middle of them filled with concrete. They are about 15' apart and one of them is pretty close to being right under the tank. I am thinking about uprgrading to a 120 or a 125. Would i need to add some additional support or will this be sufficent? I am unable to access the floor joist because of the plaster cieling in the gargage. the center beam is exposed if needed. Just dont want any accidents happening. thanks
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Old 01-08-2008, 07:14 PM   #2
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Cool Upgrade !

I have no clue on the actual question though so here is a
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Old 01-08-2008, 07:18 PM   #3
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What year was the home built? That may help me answer, but I would still consult an engineer since I cannot see your home from here
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Old 01-08-2008, 07:33 PM   #4
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As long as the tank is over the joists!
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Old 01-08-2008, 07:43 PM   #5
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*edit* the tank will be across the joists(perpendicular), not parallel as i typed in my first post
home is about 30 years old
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