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11/26/2008, 04:31 AM
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Location: Alta Loma CA
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Stand is not level, how to level it?
Do I shimmy the stand or tank? Do I just stick little pieces of wood underneath the stand to level it?
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11/26/2008, 07:01 AM
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Shim the stand with the wood shims. Keep in mind that the level changes a little as you add water, so try and level as your adding the water.
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11/26/2008, 08:28 AM
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Wooden shims on the floor under the load bearing points like corners and center uprights. I start out with a couple inches of water in the tank so I can measure levels with a tape measure then slowly add water and adjust shims from there.
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11/26/2008, 02:16 PM
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Awsome thanks! It's off about 1/4" according to my level with the tank completely full. I am happy I tested it all in the garage first!
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11/26/2008, 02:20 PM
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Quick question... Can I buy woodshims at Home Depot?
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11/26/2008, 02:22 PM
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Yes you can.
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11/26/2008, 02:33 PM
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Just remember the floor of the garage may be different than the floor of the house where you set it up.....
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