to foam or not

camp · 02/11/2010, 01:42 PM

I just got a new 210 aga tank and I am building a stand. When I set the tank on the stand should i put a foam pad? If there is no gap,or how wide is to wide?

FranktheTankTx · 02/11/2010, 01:58 PM

I'm assuming the AGA tank is trimmed? If so, no foam needed.

camp · 02/11/2010, 02:34 PM

Thanks it is trimed. I am woried that it might have a small gap on the long side
when I get done. I tried to get straight 2X8s but you never know.

FranktheTankTx · 02/11/2010, 02:37 PM

Gaps are inevitable on stands/tanks. Thus the trim - making it adapt to the surface & take pressure off the glass structure itself. You'll be fine & won't see those gaps once water is put in the tank.

However, please sign this Waiver & Idemnify Agreement ____________________

beefcake78 · 02/11/2010, 03:52 PM

I put a strip of foam directly under the tank trim (not supporting the glass, just the plastic) works awesome

Most people see these types of threads and before even reading them will reply with dont put foam under your tank.

camp · 02/11/2010, 04:44 PM

If I do put foam, what would be good foam to use? How thick? Would foam board for house insulation work? How about camper tape insulation for truck beds?

02/11/2010, 01:42 PM	#1
camp Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wapakoneta,OH Posts: 97	to foam or not I just got a new 210 aga tank and I am building a stand. When I set the tank on the stand should i put a foam pad? If there is no gap,or how wide is to wide?

02/11/2010, 01:58 PM	#2
FranktheTankTx Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,306	I'm assuming the AGA tank is trimmed? If so, no foam needed. __________________ Frank the Tank "What, I thought we were in the trust tree... in the nest? Are we not?" Current Tank Info: Custom Rimless 60g (30.5"x24.5"x18.5")

02/11/2010, 02:37 PM	#4
FranktheTankTx Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,306	Gaps are inevitable on stands/tanks. Thus the trim - making it adapt to the surface & take pressure off the glass structure itself. You'll be fine & won't see those gaps once water is put in the tank. However, please sign this Waiver & Idemnify Agreement ____________________ __________________ Frank the Tank "What, I thought we were in the trust tree... in the nest? Are we not?" Current Tank Info: Custom Rimless 60g (30.5"x24.5"x18.5")

02/11/2010, 02:34 PM	#3
camp Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wapakoneta,OH Posts: 97	Thanks it is trimed. I am woried that it might have a small gap on the long side when I get done. I tried to get straight 2X8s but you never know.

02/11/2010, 03:52 PM	#5
beefcake78 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 183	I put a strip of foam directly under the tank trim (not supporting the glass, just the plastic) works awesome Most people see these types of threads and before even reading them will reply with dont put foam under your tank.

02/11/2010, 04:44 PM	#6
camp Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wapakoneta,OH Posts: 97	If I do put foam, what would be good foam to use? How thick? Would foam board for house insulation work? How about camper tape insulation for truck beds?