How Do I Know If My Floor Is Strong Enough For My Tank?

[Cheery-up Bear]

Hello to you all. This is my first post and I wanted to first say thank you for the wealth of information and advice I have already found here.

I have a tank and stand in my bedroom. It is 48 by 12 by 18 inches. The floor has taken the weight of a bookcase full of records, a double bed, drawers etc but I understand that the tank will be very heavy when full.

I've just had a carpet laid and was about to start preparing the tank but thought I'd check before I make a terrible mistake. I don't want it crashing through to the bathroom!

Thanks for reading this.

 

[tom_os]

how many litres/gallons is it?

 

[Cheery-up Bear]

how many litres/gallons is it?

Hi. Thanks for the speedy response. Not including the weight of the tank and stand, I think it's 170 litres.

 

[tom_os]

erm, how old is the house?

 

[Cheery-up Bear]

erm, how old is the house?

It is about 110 years old. The bedroom is in the attic, which isn't a conversion - it's always been part of the house.

 

[WILDER]

You might need to strengthen your floor board or joints. what every there called.

 

[Cheery-up Bear]

3You might need to strengthen your floor board or joints. what every there called.

Okay. Thank you. I take it I need a builder to check it then. I wish I hadn't had the carpet laid yet!

 

[WILDER]

I would get someone qualified yes..

 

[Cheery-up Bear]

I would get someone qualified yes..

I see. Thank you for the advice. I'll do that.