How to raise 4x8 flood tables

canope

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May 9, 2020

• #1

Hey guys I have a room that I'm packing with 15 flood tables all 4x8. The budget is getting kinda tight and I'm looking for an idea to keep those tables oof the ground. So far, cinder blocks seems likte the best option, 12 blocks per table would probably be fine. Any other ideas?

 

jondamon

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May 10, 2020

• #2

Build some frames on caster wheels that house the tables.

that way you also have mobility of each table?

 

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newbplantgrower420

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May 10, 2020

• #3

i used to use 5 gal buckets but they get squished sometimes.

i put a 4x8 plywood under the tray from home depot. and under the each 4x8 plywood i put 5 cinderblocks. 2 top 2 bottom 1 in middle.

 

canope

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May 10, 2020

• #4

newbplantgrower420 said:

i used to use 5 gal buckets but they get squished sometimes.

i put a 4x8 plywood under the tray from home depot. and under the each 4x8 plywood i put 5 cinderblocks. 2 top 2 bottom 1 in middle.

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Thank you sir

 

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Gorillaglue4u

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May 10, 2020

• #5

I had pallets under mine.

 

canope

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May 11, 2020

• #6

Gorillaglue4u said:

I had pallets under mine.

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Genius, I think that's what I'm going for

 

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Gorillaglue4u

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May 11, 2020

• #7

canope said:

Genius, I think that's what I'm going for

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i found some free ones on craigslist in the free section needed 8 4 on each side and i had room to fit my reservoir under it.

 

Renfro

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May 11, 2020

• #8

I built my reservoirs out of 2x12 lumber and lag screws. Then line that with pond liner. Add some cross braces for the tray to sit on. Just like that, you have a large capacity low profile reservoir that the tray sits directly on.

 

canope

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May 13, 2020

• #9

Bought some plastic pallets, $5 each totally worth it. Thanks for the input guys

 

Nizza

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May 13, 2020

• #10

"heat pump risers" might be cheaper and lighter

HPR-6-2P - DiversiTech HPR-6-2P - 6" Two-Piece Heat Pump Riser

DiversiTech HPR-6-2P - 6" Two-Piece Heat Pump Riser - Heat Pump Risers provide a sturdy and stable solution for adding elevation to a heat pump or air handler. <br><br> The one-piece or two-piece, heavy duty plastic unit is manufactured in three heights - 3", 6" and 12" with an optional 4"...

www.supplyhouse.com

 

canope

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May 15, 2020

• #11

Will let you guys know when it's finished