aapl76 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Hi, I am keen to set up a 5ft by 2ft by 2ft tank at my balcony which has a weight load of 300kg/m2. Can anybody kind enough to advice me whether does it breach the safety weight load? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reza Rahim Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I think every square meter you cannot load more than 150kg.Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DottyClown Posted April 5, 2017 SRC Member Share Posted April 5, 2017 I am no civil engineer, so I can't say with certainty, but I think you would exceed the weight limit. My noob rough calculations for your consideration. A 5ftx2ft tank footprint is almost 1m2. A 5ftx2ftx2ft tank has a capacity of about 560 liter, which means a water weight of 560kg. So this is already 560kg/m2, and we have still not added in the weight of the display tank, cabinet, sump tank, sump water, chiller,...etc. Suggest you seek professional advice before proceeding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ZM Posted April 5, 2017 SRC Member Share Posted April 5, 2017 Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DottyClown Posted April 5, 2017 SRC Member Share Posted April 5, 2017 I think my way of calculation can't be correct. If it is, than almost all tanks would exceed the weight limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member daveyy Posted April 5, 2017 SRC Member Share Posted April 5, 2017 Erm. Balcony, i would STRONGLY suggest not to. Why, because if you compare balcony to internal flooring. Internal flooring are envelope = more strength as it is supported by the wall and beam. I would rather you place it on a load bearing beam instead Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aapl76 Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 Thanks a lot guys... I will engage a PE to do up the evaluation for me instead. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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