New tank unlevel

[plumber]

Hi , Just got a new 150 gallon tank , did a trail run with fresh water tank is about 1.5" out of level over the length. How do I overcome this short of jacking up house, real old house. Tank has dual overflows tried to adjust did not work need help Please.
Thanks John

 

[cmaxwell39]

I would suggest shimming the stand to make the stand level. You don't want to shim the tank itself because the tank needs to sit on a flat surface so that it doesn't twist or flex. HTH.

 

[plumber]

Hi, Sure apprciate your reply, But doesnt stand also have to remain in continuos contact with floor? Thanks John

 

[naclh2o nut]

Verify it is the floor then shim the stand.

 

[jimmy 4]

A 2"x4" is actually 1.5"x3.5" inches. Should be an easy shim job.

 

[veni vidi vici]

Originally Posted by Plumber
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Hi, Sure apprciate your reply, But doesnt stand also have to remain in continuos contact with floor? Thanks John
It would be ideal,but it really depends on your stand. If its on concrete i would look into self leveling cement.If its on a wood framed floor it might be in your best interest to build a custom platform for you stand to sit on rather than use 1 -1/2" shims down to nothing.

 

[tank a holic]

+1 on what V said, It wouldn't take much to make a stand
on a smaller sank I would say shims would be ok but a 150 has 1200+ lbs of water let alone the weight of the tank
I'd do the stand