burst tank
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any ideas on the overlap required from glass to block? I was hoping 2" all round wld be enough as i dont want to reduce the viewing window too much, also will my 12mm glass be enought or should i laminate it to the other 12mm sheet?
not getting many replies so works not going ahead, dont want to build something that wont last so raking forums without success so far, main concerns are the block (single wall) wont take the outward pressure of the water, sealing the pond/tank, will the glass be thick enough.
I was thinking of rebar with hollow blocks if solid blocks arent good enough and i could fiberglass with extraction fans if req.
someone please comment as i want to start this early sept.
this is the blocks i would use if suitable
100mm 7.3N 440x215mm Solid Dense Concrete Block.
I was thinking of rebar with hollow blocks if solid blocks arent good enough and i could fiberglass with extraction fans if req.
someone please comment as i want to start this early sept.
this is the blocks i would use if suitable
100mm 7.3N 440x215mm Solid Dense Concrete Block.
I know this may be a long shot but... are there any local pond builders in your area that may be able to advise on using the concrete block method?
It may also help if you could post a picture of your existing tank & frame setup to get some additional definitive answers.
It may also help if you could post a picture of your existing tank & frame setup to get some additional definitive answers.
there's none i'm aware of, may look on line to see but the main difference is the viewing window which isnt the norm with pond builders, the existing tank and frame will need to come out regardless i think as i dont see how i can sort the base without shifting it.
Thanks for posting the pics as it helps seeing what you are dealing with.
It is the bottom tank that has developed the leak, correct?
And you want to remove the tank, disassemble it, build a cinder/concrete block tank & use the front pane of glass as your viewing window, correct?
Is this tank inside your home, in a garage or in its own building?
It is the bottom tank that has developed the leak, correct?
And you want to remove the tank, disassemble it, build a cinder/concrete block tank & use the front pane of glass as your viewing window, correct?
Is this tank inside your home, in a garage or in its own building?
Here is a link to some member's tanks that use hollow concrete blocks with rebar to build very large tanks. You may get some good ideas for the construction process and any problems that they encountered. Start at post #2 and click on the link for JohnPTC's and Arapaimag's builds.
I didn't open all the build links so I don't know if anyone is using glass as the front viewing panel. You will be limited to increasing the tank height based on the existing thickness of the front pane of the leaking tank you want to use for the new tank.
Be aware that you may possibly need to reinforce the existing floor slab to accomodate the added weight of the concrete block build.
Hope this helps some.
I didn't open all the build links so I don't know if anyone is using glass as the front viewing panel. You will be limited to increasing the tank height based on the existing thickness of the front pane of the leaking tank you want to use for the new tank.
Be aware that you may possibly need to reinforce the existing floor slab to accomodate the added weight of the concrete block build.
Hope this helps some.
It is the bottom tank thats leaking and if a concrete build would work then it would allow me to build a foot or so wider (front to back), the max height i was thinking was 3' as you say the existing glass is only 2' and i dont want too much un viewable space, i looked at the rebar and hollow block option but was thinking it may be over engineered for the size of tank im looking at, im thinking solid blocks on their side could also be an option instead of double wall.
the tanks in a garage built for my fish, its got a 12" reinforced concrete base so it should be solid lol
the tanks in a garage built for my fish, its got a 12" reinforced concrete base so it should be solid lol
A Bit of Philosophy... Large Tanks Stands can never be overbuilt... To be overbuilt and safe with No worries, than to be pushing the limits of the stand and tank with constant worry... Very hard to enjoy the Fish at that point...
