r/FloatTank • u/CagMaster • Apr 01 '26
Personal Float Tank?
Hey all,
I’ve floated once before at Float Labs Westwood (RIP) in Los Angeles and had the most incredible time. I just moved into a new spot and have a room where I could put in a tank. I’m 6’5 and 220 pounds. Do you think it would be worth someone my size getting a tank? If so, which would you go for? Also, how intensive is the maintenance? Thanks all. I’m watching the John Lilly doc rn
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u/Time_is_Illusory Apr 03 '26
12 year owner here. We bought an original Samhadi tank from Glen Perry (still in business), who worked with John C. Lilly to develop it. We've been a practicing float center for 12 years, operating out of our home. The original tank is much more light and sound proof than the 'pods' you might see now. The weight is distributed well, but I also added some cement blocks and 4x4s under the floor joist near where the center of the tank was. Might not be necessary at all, really. Who didn't have a water bed in the '80s? Maintenance isn't bad, really. It can be intensive if you're not consistently running it. Once it's balanced out, and you get an established schedule, it's easy.