mrjohn Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I need to find some heavy duty shelving or brackets to attach a water tank to a brick wall (actually more likely breezeblock wall) I’ve looked around some of my local builders merchants and can’t find anything suitable. Has anybody any ideas on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamkyong Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 the size/capacity will determine the basic requirements for your question of course the weight of the tank when filled anything more than say a toilet cistern size will require probably a floor mounted mounted system to be secure and safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Go to the local metal,welding workshop,they will be one in your area I am sure, and get them to knock one up for you,to your exact design,should not cost much. regards Worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneyboy Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 As above,I don't think mounting a water tank to a breeze block wall is the best option although that depends on the tank capacity. Better to get a frame knocked up that can be bolted to the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjohn Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 This all sounds like good advice, so thank you all. I was hoping there was some sort of magic wall fixing available (perhaps a skyhook!) But you’re all correct. I’ve drilled into one of these walls before and they are not very stable. Getting something knocked up in a welding shop seems like the best idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I wouldnt even attempt to fasten it to a wall here, theyre crap and waters heavy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 (edited) I wouldnt even attempt to fasten it to a wall here, theyre crap and waters heavy Indeed it is.. 1KG per litre in fact Even a small tank of say 500L is half a ton. No way that's getting wall mounted A normal sized tank (1200-2000L) would be the equivalent of wall-mounting a car, LOL. Edited February 26, 2016 by IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 This all sounds like good advice, so thank you all. I was hoping there was some sort of magic wall fixing available (perhaps a skyhook!) But you’re all correct. I’ve drilled into one of these walls before and they are not very stable. Getting something knocked up in a welding shop seems like the best idea. Used to be a favourite joke to send the newbie off to get the "skyhook" when he came back empty handed tell him to go look again the "skyhook" is next to the "longstand" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 A couple of hours after the above,I was watching a documentary about cold war spies...turns out there is such a thing as a "skyhook" Basically its a plane that hooks personnel and equipment up and away from behind enemy lines without having to land....see you learn something new everyday ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 This all sounds like good advice, so thank you all. I was hoping there was some sort of magic wall fixing available (perhaps a skyhook!) But you’re all correct. I’ve drilled into one of these walls before and they are not very stable. Getting something knocked up in a welding shop seems like the best idea. If you do fasten it to your wall ... could you post the 'commissioning' video please ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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