Storing an empty tank in a unheated garage? Need your input.

[saltkreep88]

Hey Guys,

I am looking to pick up a larger tank soon, but we now decided we want to put down new flooring down first. So this will leave the tank sitting in my unheated garage for around a month. I would assume the garage does not get colder than 35 degrees. Could this hurt the tank? Have you stored a tank in similar conditions and saw no issues?

Thanks,

Joe

 

[jgraz]

Lost a 20 and a 10 gal last year in my unheated garage. Both cracked in multiple places. My garage get cold enough to freeze water during the coldest stretches of winter.

 

[saltkreep88]

Lost a 20 and a 10 gal last year in my unheated garage. Both cracked in multiple places. My garage get cold enough to freeze water during the coldest stretches of winter.

Were the tanks completely empty and dry?

 

[trivan]

When I tool delivery of my tank from Coast to Coast I was told not to let it get close to freezing or the silicon will weaken. I ran a heater in mine at 65 till I was able to move it into the house.

 

[jgraz]

Were the tanks completely empty and dry?

Brand new, never seen water

 

[reefsandrotts]

If it's only 1 month goto a ustore with climate control units first month is only $1.00 can't go wrong with that.

 

[mnat]

I was also told tanks left outside it can damage the silicon. I believe there is something you can put over the silicon to keep it from hardening. A space heater turned on near the tank on cold night might be enough.