Re: Is an aquarium ok on a laminate floor?

"Jeb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> kindly wrote:

>
>"Kenny"  wrote in message
>> I'm only worried about the weight, not a spill. (Aquarium is acrylic
>> and therefore has no seams but is molecularly molded.)
>>
>> It's a 60g aquarium (about 600lbs) on a wood stand that has a flat 6'
>> sq bottom (vs legs), so there should only be about 100lbs weight per
>> sq foot.
>>
>> The floor was just layed one week ago [it's layed on a concrete slab
>> floor with underlay and whatever else they put under it].
>>
>> I'm going to ask in the aquarium newsgroups too, but thought someone
>> here might also know.
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Kenny
>
>If the substrate was prepped within manufacturer tolerances, you have
>nothing to worry about.  Generally they allow 3/16" _dips_ within a 10 ft.
>radius.  All excessive voids must be filled in before the laminate in
>installed. All high areas must be ground down within tolerances.  Otherwise
>you are bridging areas which the laminate will flex and break the
>lock/tongue.

Thanks!

Kenny