Safe to transport a tank vertically ?

[oldmonk]

Hello
I am couple of weeks away from my new build, but before actually getting into it, would like to do some homework.

The most imp thing for me for this build is going to be transporting the tank. Would like some guidance/advice/suggestions:

* Is it safe enough to transport the tank taking the weight on side glass in an elevator? : Reason i ask this, my building elevator has depth of 59 inches and my tank is 60inches. So placing it horizontal is out of question.

* If it's advisable to transport it that way, what precautions do i need to take?

Glass is 15mm ( 0.59") thick.

Thanks

 

[fishguy242]

hi ,rimmed,rimless ,euro braced ?

 

[oldmonk]

Thanks for stopping by..

Its a rimless. Cade S21500 to be specific

 

[fishguy242]

i would honestly ask cade , also if would void any warranty...

 

[oldmonk]

I did ask Cade, and they came back saying they have done it but at the same time won't recommend if one doesn't have much exp with glass. . Although i would be hiring glass handlers for this job

Checked a post on Insta where one reefer transported his tank vertically to the basement. He also said that that's how tanks are stored in the warehouse. Is it?

 

[oldmonk]

Hello
I am couple of weeks away from my new build, but before actually getting into it, would like to do some homework.

The most imp thing for me for this build is going to be transporting the tank. Would like some guidance/advice/suggestions:

* Is it safe enough to transport the tank taking the weight on side glass in an elevator? : Reason i ask this, my building elevator has depth of 59 inches and my tank is 60inches. So placing it horizontal is out of question.

* If it's advisable to transport it that way, what precautions do i need to take?

Glass is 15mm ( 0.59") thick.

Thanks

@AlgaeBarn , @Joe Glass Cages , @Tenecor Aquariums , what's your take ?

Thanks

 

[Tenecor Aquariums]

@AlgaeBarn , @Joe Glass Cages , @Tenecor Aquariums , what's your take ?

Thanks

We don't build glass tanks. If this was an acrylic aquarium, no problems. I would suggest glaziers cups. 1/2 inch thick glass. That's a hernia waiting to happen. Be careful.

 

[oldmonk]

We don't build glass tanks. If this was an acrylic aquarium, no problems. I would suggest glaziers cups. 1/2 inch thick glass. That's a hernia waiting to happen. Be careful.

@Tenecor Aquariums ..Thanks for the word of caution..

 

[A_Blind_Reefer]

Hello
I am couple of weeks away from my new build, but before actually getting into it, would like to do some homework.

The most imp thing for me for this build is going to be transporting the tank. Would like some guidance/advice/suggestions:

* Is it safe enough to transport the tank taking the weight on side glass in an elevator? : Reason i ask this, my building elevator has depth of 59 inches and my tank is 60inches. So placing it horizontal is out of question.

* If it's advisable to transport it that way, what precautions do i need to take?

Glass is 15mm ( 0.59") thick.

Thanks

I’d be curious if there is a maintenance/freight elevator in the building. Outside of that, it has been done I’m sure. I have seen someone do this with an appliance dolly and styrofoam to protect the tank. I do not know if that’s the right way to do it or not though, just something I’ve observed.

 

[oldmonk]

I’d be curious if there is a maintenance/freight elevator in the building. Outside of that, it has been done I’m sure. I have seen someone do this with an appliance dolly and styrofoam to protect the tank. I do not know if that’s the right way to do it or not though, just something I’ve observed.

We do have a service elevator but its the same as the normal one. Unfortunate. Appliance dolly, yes that's playing on my mind.

Styrofoam/rubber sheet etc will be there to protect. But my main concern is the the side glass. Is there any specific method to rest it to take care of the weight distribution for that brief period!!

Thanks for yr time.

 

[fishguy242]

We do have a service elevator but its the same as the normal one. Unfortunate. Appliance dolly, yes that's playing on my mind.

Styrofoam/rubber sheet etc will be there to protect. But my main concern is the the side glass. Is there any specific method to rest it to take care of the weight distribution for that brief period!!

Thanks for yr time.

In the crate was shipped in ?

 

[TheHunterYall]

Just keep the weight on the bottom corners/edge. So at a slight angle.

 

[oldmonk]

In the crate was shipped in ?

Yes. Its still in the crate/pallet that it was shipped in .

 

[A_Blind_Reefer]

We do have a service elevator but its the same as the normal one. Unfortunate. Appliance dolly, yes that's playing on my mind.

Styrofoam/rubber sheet etc will be there to protect. But my main concern is the the side glass. Is there any specific method to rest it to take care of the weight distribution for that brief period!!

Thanks for yr time.

If I remember correctly and that’s saying a lot, it was bottom glass against the styrofoam and dolly with a couple 2x4s with styrofoam as blocking up at the top rim from front to back, with some heavy duty ratchet straps going around that had styrofoam and microfiber towels to protect the glass. Again, just an observation. I’m not saying it’s the right way.

 

[oldmonk]

Just keep the weight on the bottom corners/edge. So at a slight angle.

You mean the bottom corners of the side glass take the weight while lifting it up from the other end. Is that correct?

Again from what i have heard, one should never let the corners/edges take the weight of a glass tank!!

Thanks

 

[A_Blind_Reefer]

Yes. Its still in the crate/pallet that it was shipped in .

I would remove any sump, etc., from inside the tank before going vertical myself.

 

[fishguy242]

I did ask Cade, and they came back saying they have done it but at the same time won't recommend if one doesn't have much exp with glass. . Although i would be hiring glass handlers for this job

Checked a post on Insta where one reefer transported his tank vertically to the basement. He also said that that's how tanks are stored in the warehouse. Is it?

what did they say about warranty ??

 

[oldmonk]

If I remember correctly and that’s saying a lot, it was bottom glass against the styrofoam and dolly with a couple 2x4s with styrofoam as blocking up at the top rim from front to back, with some heavy duty ratchet straps going around that had styrofoam and microfiber towels to protect the glass. Again, just an observation. I’m not saying it’s the right way.

Thanks ...will think through this and see if i can visualize what you are saying.

I would remove any sump, etc., from inside the tank before going vertical myself.

Yes, the sump comes in the stand. That i plan to take out irrespective.

 

[oldmonk]

what did they say about warranty ??

They din't mention anything specifically on warranty..

here is the reply i got from Adam.

 

[A_Blind_Reefer]

Thanks ...will think through this and see if i can visualize what you are saying.

Yes, the sump comes in the stand. That i plan to take out irrespective.

Imagine trying to keep weight against the back of the dolly at an angle as opposed to straight up and down. Try to keep as much weight off the side panel as possible. Tipping completely vertical was avoided except to get around a couple tight corners and it was all hands on deck at that point. I would think if it was accidentally tipped forward, placing any weight at the top of the side panel, that would be the end of that so to say.