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help moving a tank in des moines area?

Discussion in 'Des Moines & Ames Region' started by cowdust9, Feb 20, 2012.

  1. Feb 20, 2012 #1
    cowdust9

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    hello i was wondering if i could get some help moving a tank from new virginia to des moines its a aga 210 gal and just need help taking it out of a basement and moving it into another basement if you can just let me know if you can help the owner of the tank would like it moved asap 
    Thanks 
     
  2. Feb 20, 2012 #2
    Bela

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    Johnny, It's actually not in the basement. It's at ground level (I saw it last night) so it should be easier than you expect since there wouldn;t be a flight of stairs to bring it up. Dave said it was crazy heavy though; something like 400lbs empty I think? Anyway, I could help after 6 on a weekend (I wouldn't arrive there much sooner than 8). I suggest getting a hold of some of those glass suction cup handles that are often used to carry large panes of glass; I think that would be very helpful. What do you plan to load it into, a uhaul?
     
  3. Feb 20, 2012 #3
    cowdust9

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    i got a trailer that i can pull behind my car i have pulled takes of that size in it before i can check with dave and see if he can wait that long or maybe i can go down there an move it some where else in the house i think he needs to get it out of the way so he can get his floors done but i think i can get ahold of some of the suction cups too not sure but thanks
     
  4. Feb 20, 2012 #4
    Bennyboy515

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    ninjazx777 aka matt has some suction cups he bought from harbor freight im sure if you messaged him he'd let you use them
     
  5. Feb 20, 2012 #5
    shepone24

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    I would be willing to help move it and I have a ram 1500. I can make most nights work or the weekend.
     
  6. Feb 20, 2012 #6
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    The road to his house from the interstate is pretty bumpy too. Count on a slow 1 mile drive and you probably want to pad the heck out of the bottom. I don't know if I can help depends on the time/day but as you know I have Matt's suction cups.
     
  7. Feb 20, 2012 #7
    Nik Windsor Heights

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    Just let me know when and where and if I am available I could help.
     
  8. Feb 20, 2012 #8
    Dave Des Moines Area

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    This saturday would work fine (we aren't going to be getting any carpet in this week as hoped for) and I will be here to help load it too. Bela is right - it is on the main floor so that makes it a lot easier. My son and I carried it into the house but it about killed us so the suction cups and a couple of extra hands would be great. Just le me know what works....thanks!
     
  9. Feb 20, 2012 #9
    cowdust9

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    yeah saturday after 5 would be the best if we can get the help then that would be great thanks
     
  10. Feb 20, 2012 #10
    ninjazx777 Des Moines, IA

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    I would help but I have to work this weekend so I am only available from 1-5pm. you might want to call two men and a truck and see what they would charge to move it. there moving my 300 glass tank into the basement tomorrow afternoon
     
  11. Feb 20, 2012 #11
    Marco

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    I sense a name change to" Two men, two hernias and a truck."
     
  12. Feb 21, 2012 #12
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    I just sent an e-mail to the Doc about getting those professional suction cups. If he can't get them by the weekend you can use mine and Matt's.
     
  13. Feb 21, 2012 #13
    areefoffaith

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    work smart i have moved these size tanks myself
     
  14. Feb 21, 2012 #14
    cowdust9

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    yeah two men and a truck told me it would cost me about 500 for the move since they would have to take 3 guys says them
     
  15. Feb 22, 2012 #15
    phishcrazee Riverside

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    So what do ya get if you help? Free frags?! Beer and pizza?! /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/smile.gif
     
  16. Feb 22, 2012 #16
    cowdust9

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