Ways to increase 2ft tank stand height for better viewing?

**Proster12** · 9th Jul 2017, 17:04

Hi to all bros,

I have a standard 2ft iron tank stand (Attached as reference), and i have been thinking of using solid concrete blocks to prop the each leg of the tank stand making the overall tank height higher. Is it safe to do so?
Or should i using tiles?

**TTerry** · 9th Jul 2017, 17:39

Don't sound safe to me.... how much height u intend to increase? Change the stand better...

**sheng** · 9th Jul 2017, 18:55

The legs are make of piping (cylinder) type ?
May be you can use tube/pipe which inner diameter slightly larger than the external diameter of existing ones. Just slide the new pipes under the legs to raise it

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**Proster12** · 9th Jul 2017, 21:50

Originally Posted by sheng

The legs are make of piping (cylinder) type ?
May be you can use tube/pipe which inner diameter slightly larger than the external diameter of existing ones. Just slide the new pipes under the legs to raise it

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You mean raising the stand using PVC piping? sounds like a feasible idea, but will it bear the weight at each leg?

**sheng** · 9th Jul 2017, 23:25

I mean using steel pipe

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**bengteck** · 13th Jul 2017, 17:37

Get a slightly bigger pipe to pop up the height then drill a hole thru the two pipes to secure with screw and nut.

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**tetrakid** · 13th Jul 2017, 18:34

Originally Posted by bengteck

Get a slightly bigger pipe to pop up the height then drill a hole thru the two pipes to secure with screw and nut.

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Drilling through 4 layers of steel piping is a hard job for a DIY man. Furthermore, there's really no point to 'secure' the pipes, as any looseness can be solved with a bit of plumbing tape to offer friction.

**bengteck** · 13th Jul 2017, 19:23

Use HSS bits no problem.
Drill the bigger pipe before install then the smaller when inserted.
Do not expect the rack support the main weight!
That's why the main rod so much thicker.

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**tetrakid** · 13th Jul 2017, 20:01

Originally Posted by bengteck

Get a slightly bigger pipe to pop up the height then drill a hole thru the two pipes to secure with screw and nut.

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Drilling through 4 layers of steel piping is a hard job for a DIY man. Furthermore, there's really no point to 'secure' the pipes, as any looseness can be solved with a bit of plumbing tape to offer friction.