It does fit through the loft hatch, but is quite heavy. Not sure how one would cut it into pieces?
How to get old galvanized steel tank out of the loft?
- Thread starter justanotherguy
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One of these will do it
and probably for good measure
not forgetting these
or these
and probably for good measure
not forgetting these
or these
Thanks 
Nice and simple, just want I like. Assume the first one is an angle-grinder. Never used one, and not likely to need one again.
Do you think it would be better to rent a good one, or buy a cheap one?
Nice and simple, just want I like. Assume the first one is an angle-grinder. Never used one, and not likely to need one again.
Do you think it would be better to rent a good one, or buy a cheap one?
Depends if you think you'll use it again.
Will these do?
Seriously, don't think I'd have a need for an angle grinder again
Seriously, don't think I'd have a need for an angle grinder again
You'll probably want a face mask as well, but they tend to fog up the goggles, so I got one of these instead.
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/22372/Workwear-PPE/Protective-Clothing/Eye-Protection/JSP-Browguard
Regards
G
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/22372/Workwear-PPE/Protective-Clothing/Eye-Protection/JSP-Browguard
Regards
G
Hi marcosscriven
Do'nt cut it into pieces in loft. Do you want easy job?
If it will fit through loft hatch, and if it has no water in it. ie dry, then get a couple of mates round and take it out through hatch, expecting you will have a ladder up to hatch to slide it down, or a shoulder to to lay it on. It will only take seconds if yu get organised. (take any obstructing pipes off)
Then straight down stairs and out the front door - then you can cut it up, if you really want to without the possiblity of setting your house on fire - or you don't know - maybe a little feature pond in front -
Perhaps not - Tip
Above will be easier option - tidier and safer imo
Tony
or even let RIP in corner of loft?
Do'nt cut it into pieces in loft. Do you want easy job?
If it will fit through loft hatch, and if it has no water in it. ie dry, then get a couple of mates round and take it out through hatch, expecting you will have a ladder up to hatch to slide it down, or a shoulder to to lay it on. It will only take seconds if yu get organised. (take any obstructing pipes off)
Then straight down stairs and out the front door - then you can cut it up, if you really want to without the possiblity of setting your house on fire - or you don't know - maybe a little feature pond in front -
Perhaps not - Tip
Above will be easier option - tidier and safer imo
Tony
or even let RIP in corner of loft?
I tried to do this on my own at my old house. As I was lowering the tank down on a bit of rope it got caught on the loft ladder. I hadn't taken my phone up with me, and spent a fun half hour or so trying to get it free before finally suceeding.
Get some help!
Get some help!
Ahh, as I speed read the OP's first post I thought it said it wouldn't fit throgh the hatch!
glad this came up, will be doing the same in my place soon!
Though were a lot of those galvanised tanks not put up before the roof/hatch were installed so they could be whatever sized they liked?
Though were a lot of those galvanised tanks not put up before the roof/hatch were installed so they could be whatever sized they liked?
Better, give it to a farmer for a water trough.
Chukka wrote
Only marcosscriven can tell us - but hopefully went to recycling plant that will separate metal and reuse. Or maybe that farmer!!!
DarrenThomas wrote
Tank would have gone up through the joists - so depending on hieght and depth of your tank - it maybe a possibility to remove through loft hatch - time for tape measure.
freddymercurystwin wrote
That's ok - easy to misread - but all the safety tips there apart from phone to ring 999 lol
How did you get on marcosscriven
Tony
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Only marcosscriven can tell us - but hopefully went to recycling plant that will separate metal and reuse. Or maybe that farmer!!!
DarrenThomas wrote
Tank would have gone up through the joists - so depending on hieght and depth of your tank - it maybe a possibility to remove through loft hatch - time for tape measure.
freddymercurystwin wrote
That's ok - easy to misread - but all the safety tips there
apart from phone to ring 999 lolHow did you get on marcosscriven
Tony
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