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iwnltom
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Yes, around that, I don’t have measuring tape sadly but that’s what I concluded as well, could sucj a little difference put stress on the glass or am I rlly rlly stupid and paranoid
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iwnltom
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How would I go about doing that
bluemon
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Get a small piece of wood, lift up the stand on the lower end, and put it in there
That's the dumbed down version of it anyways. You'd probably want to drain the tank a hit first, find a sturdy piece of wood, and find a friend to lift the tank with you
stoney7713
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Drain the water, Composite shims, wooden shims can be used, but I prefer composite when water is around, and a hammer, gently tap the shims beneath the side that needs to rise.
If that's not enough to level it than piece of plywood on the end that needs raised. Still use shims placed at small intervals to support the bottom.
If that's not enough to level it than piece of plywood on the end that needs raised. Still use shims placed at small intervals to support the bottom.
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Often leaks and blowouts are caused by tanks out of level. You can remove/pump water to clean containers or brute cans, tap in wooden wedges/shims and once leveled return saved water to the tankIm wondering if the small amount my tank is not levelled could damage the glass by pressure. Look at photos below and let me know. Thanks, I’m just paranoid please let me know.
billyocean
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Just move the rocks to the right side.
Kidding.
Take out a good bit/most of water and put in brute or whatever. You can buy break away plastic shims at home depot or wherever. You could have a friend lift up the stand or use a flat bar to pry up if you know how to use one i.e. don't break off chunks on the edge of the stand. You can place shims the length of the right side every 6 inches or so..then along the front and back of the stand where there's a gap and break them off accordingly. The right side will be lifted so there will be no support along thr front/back for a foot or so..the shims can be wedged in to help with support..you can push or lightly hammer the shims in until they aren't needed anymore. Of course...a 2 to 4 foot level is good..at least a bullet (small) level.
Kidding.
Take out a good bit/most of water and put in brute or whatever. You can buy break away plastic shims at home depot or wherever. You could have a friend lift up the stand or use a flat bar to pry up if you know how to use one i.e. don't break off chunks on the edge of the stand. You can place shims the length of the right side every 6 inches or so..then along the front and back of the stand where there's a gap and break them off accordingly. The right side will be lifted so there will be no support along thr front/back for a foot or so..the shims can be wedged in to help with support..you can push or lightly hammer the shims in until they aren't needed anymore. Of course...a 2 to 4 foot level is good..at least a bullet (small) level.
billyocean
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Beat me..lol
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iwnltom
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I only filled the tank today and the guy is coming tomrorow to fix, is it necessary doing this tonight ???
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iwnltom
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U think I need to do this this second ? I only just filled it yesterday, and such a small amount of difference u think would d’manage the integrity of the tank right that fast ?
The_Paradox
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Supported properly is what matters not so much level. Having said that, it’s going to drive you crazy until you fix it. It’s easier to do it now than later.
billyocean
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Its.more of an over time issue and even then it may be fine but if you're fixing it tomorrow I wouldn't worry about it tonight
Townes_Van_Camp
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I only use mine on my saw blades. Not sure why I never throw it against a framing levelLove my digital
As long as the surface of the stand is not warped, a little or even a lot of tilting will not cause structure problem for the structure of the tank, even if it look unpleasing. The problem is when the stand surface is warped. This will cause cracking of the glass, especially the bottom glass.
Blowout corners and seam are just poorly designed and poorly build tanks.
Blowout corners and seam are just poorly designed and poorly build tanks.
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iwnltom
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It comes with a level mat built into the table I guess this would solve this problem right ?
