Need some Advice by 8am Central time...

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  1. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    Well today is the day I have to move the tank. I was originally told I had till the end of this month, but they changed their mind. Im having no luck finding a furniture dolly, so I am considering buying a "hand truck" dolly. Dont have enough time to build a furniture dolly either which is what I planned on doing originally. I cant find anywhere to rent me what I need on short notice, so Im going to have to buy something.

    Do you all think the tank (125g) would be ok on a hand truck? It weighs 206lbs dry and on the 3rd floor. It does fit in the elevator on a furniture dolly. So a Hand truck is a viable resource if the tank can handle the load of itself at an angle. Here is the one Im looking at buying this morning... 600# Hand Truck

    Thanks in Advance!
     
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  2. Rawdogz

    Rawdogz Torch Coral

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    if you put some plywood; the size of the side, you are placing on the hand truck between the tank and the hand truck. so there is no weight on the glass. you will be fine
     
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  3. Rawdogz

    Rawdogz Torch Coral

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    but that hand truck is a good choice
     
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  4. Bogie

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    Good idea, place a 1/2" sheet of plywood cut to the size of the botttom of the tank and put it between the dolly and tank. But I don't know if you'll be able to reach that far under a 6ft tank to be able to grip the handles on the hand truck. Good luck B.
     
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  5. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    That particular hand truck has 10" tires with a 10" riser, so laying on the back of the hand truck, there is still 10"s of clearance.

    Im about to run to to Lowes with a big wad of cash and see if they have furniture dollies, and just not listing them on their site, which is a possiblity. Im hoping to luck out there. Im also going to run by a moving company and see if they have any available.
     
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  6. paulg

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    ugh.........sounds like a pain in the arse!
     
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  7. Rawdogz

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    good luck and let use know what happens
     
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  8. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    hope that im not too late, I believe you need a dolly with a longer platform, and plz! take help with ya!
     
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  9. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    lol Ive got help...

    Scored a 48" furniture dolly from the mover's for $20 for the day, kinda pricey for a loaner, but it'll all work out.
     
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  10. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    Good deal! I am glad to hear that, anyhow post some pics....lol and be careful
     
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