i guess it depends on the two people. I cannot move a glass 220 on my own with only one other person. I am pretty sure a friend of mine who is a body builder moved a 220 with his girlfriend (high level athlete as well)
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said above, depends on the two people.
I routinely move tanks up to 220g around by myself using dollies, suction cups, ropes and straps, plenty of blankets for padding. But it pays to have experience moving heavy things around if you want to pull this off safely and smoothly.
I prefer the smart approach. A lot of people here just keep repeating "get more people" as if muscling the tank through whatever narrow corridor or staircase is wisdom...not always the best course here ime. All it takes is one weak link to drop their corner and your tank is scrap. More squishy bodies jammed into narrow places just brings more risk for injury.
Better to have 1 or 2 professionals than 5 or 6 wannabes who might not care about your tank as much as you do.
Charney
said above, depends on the two people.I routinely move tanks up to 220g around by myself using dollies, suction cups, ropes and straps, plenty of blankets for padding. But it pays to have experience moving heavy things around if you want to pull this off safely and smoothly.
I prefer the smart approach. A lot of people here just keep repeating "get more people" as if muscling the tank through whatever narrow corridor or staircase is wisdom...not always the best course here ime. All it takes is one weak link to drop their corner and your tank is scrap. More squishy bodies jammed into narrow places just brings more risk for injury.
Better to have 1 or 2 professionals than 5 or 6 wannabes who might not care about your tank as much as you do.
The dolly makes a huge difference. I'm reminded daily I'm not as strong as I was when younger. Unfortunately I am just as stubborn.
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I routinely move tanks up to 220g around by myself using dollies, suction cups, ropes and straps, plenty of blankets for padding. But it pays to have experience moving heavy things around if you want to pull this off safely and smoothly.
I prefer the smart approach. A lot of people here just keep repeating "get more people" as if muscling the tank through whatever narrow corridor or staircase is wisdom...not always the best course here ime. All it takes is one weak link to drop their corner and your tank is scrap. More squishy bodies jammed into narrow places just brings more risk for injury.
Better to have 1 or 2 professionals than 5 or 6 wannabes who might not care about your tank as much as you do.
Nah, tough guy don't need nobody and no wimp ass equipment. Just dead lift that sucker. RARRRGH
Agree have moved up-to 125g glass tanks myself and 270 fiberglass tank myselfLike
I routinely move tanks up to 220g around by myself using dollies, suction cups, ropes and straps, plenty of blankets for padding. But it pays to have experience moving heavy things around if you want to pull this off safely and smoothly.
I prefer the smart approach. A lot of people here just keep repeating "get more people" as if muscling the tank through whatever narrow corridor or staircase is wisdom...not always the best course here ime. All it takes is one weak link to drop their corner and your tank is scrap. More squishy bodies jammed into narrow places just brings more risk for injury.
Better to have 1 or 2 professionals than 5 or 6 wannabes who might not care about your tank as much as you do.
Though help is always welcomed!
Help? Who needs help?
I am constitutionally incapable of asking for help if I think there is the remotest chance I can do something myself...and I almost always think that!
I have on several occasions moved 6- and 8-foot tanks up and down stairs myself...but with the assistance of countless straps, ropes, dollies, creepers, come-alongs, levers, old carpets and DIY jigs. Work smart, not hard. Take no chances, take your time, it's done when it's done.
I have even done this a few times in the one way that is even more difficult and challenging than working alone; I'm sure many married guys will recognize that I am referring to grudgingly accepting proffered assistance from my wife.
Me: "Okay, here's what we're gonna do..." followed by a careful explanation of the steps to be taken.
Her: "Well, I don't know why we don't do this instead..." followed by the recitation of a fanciful plan that would require the combined abilities of Doctor Strange, Superman and Albert Einstein.
Me: "That has absolutely zero chance of working."
Her: "Well, I don't see why not!" ...usually delivered with an indignant sniff.
Me: "And the fact that you don't see why not...is exactly why we are going to do it my way!"
Shortly thereafter, she typically stomps off in a huff...and I am able to resort to my original plan, which normally replaces her assistance with an extra come-along and a few more feet of rope...and is safer, faster, more efficient and quieter.
DIY refers to much more than merely building stuff.
I am constitutionally incapable of asking for help if I think there is the remotest chance I can do something myself...and I almost always think that!
I have on several occasions moved 6- and 8-foot tanks up and down stairs myself...but with the assistance of countless straps, ropes, dollies, creepers, come-alongs, levers, old carpets and DIY jigs. Work smart, not hard. Take no chances, take your time, it's done when it's done.
I have even done this a few times in the one way that is even more difficult and challenging than working alone; I'm sure many married guys will recognize that I am referring to grudgingly accepting proffered assistance from my wife.
Me: "Okay, here's what we're gonna do..." followed by a careful explanation of the steps to be taken.
Her: "Well, I don't know why we don't do this instead..." followed by the recitation of a fanciful plan that would require the combined abilities of Doctor Strange, Superman and Albert Einstein.
Me: "That has absolutely zero chance of working."
Her: "Well, I don't see why not!" ...usually delivered with an indignant sniff.
Me: "And the fact that you don't see why not...is exactly why we are going to do it my way!"
Shortly thereafter, she typically stomps off in a huff...and I am able to resort to my original plan, which normally replaces her assistance with an extra come-along and a few more feet of rope...and is safer, faster, more efficient and quieter.
DIY refers to much more than merely building stuff.
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730 Gallon glass tank, 1400 lbs., 4 farm jacks, 2 guys
Used lifting straps to racket the tank off the trailer onto furniture dollies, rolled tank into house, set up jacks, lifted tank, slid stand underneath, set tank down. Could have been done alone, but having two people let us each operate two jacks rather than one guy running back and forth. Work smarter, not harder!
Used lifting straps to racket the tank off the trailer onto furniture dollies, rolled tank into house, set up jacks, lifted tank, slid stand underneath, set tank down. Could have been done alone, but having two people let us each operate two jacks rather than one guy running back and forth. Work smarter, not harder!
Showoff. Could you possibly put all that on wheels and roll it to D.C.? My driveway is only at a 22 degree incline. I'm sure a muscle guy like you would have no problem! I can tell by the pictures you're very shy...
