Potable Water Tanks - Above Ground
These tanks provide a superb solution for storing potable an non-potable water when access to a mains water supply is not available or you need to store water (from the mains) to cope with peaks in demand.
If you don't have mains water on site and/or the water pressure is low, you will use an above ground tank to store potable or non-potable water brought to your site by a delivery vehicle tanker, for example. In this case, we'll be able to advise you on suitable connections (a) for the water to be pumped into the tank from the delivery vehicle and (b) drain valves so that you can access that water, usually from a point near the base of the tank.
Did you know, the water in non-potable tanks could be used to :
- Flush toilets
- Provide water on constructions sites or civil engineering applications
- From cement mixing to dust suppression, to wash down machinery or vehicles
- An extra resource in he unfortunate event of a fire
The drinking water in potable tanks could be used:
- Where mains water isn't accessible or the pressure is too low to cope with demand
- For a temporary water supply for events, festivals or a temporary camping sites
- As back-up emergency drinking water supply
- For food industry applications
"Potable" water tanks are moulded using "WRAS-approved" plastic polymer. WRAS stands for Water Regulations Approvals Scheme: an independent UK certification body for plumbing products and materials, helping business and consumers choose products that don't cause any detrimental effects on the safety or quality of the drinking water.
Capacities range from 2,500 to 30,000 litres (500 to 6,600 gallons) but if that's not enough, you can also link these tanks together to create additional volume.
These water tanks can be configured in may ways, with:
- fittings to get the water into the tank
- drain valves to allow pump connection / water removal when the tank is full
- breather valves and bolt down feet
- part-fill valves to allow tanks to be topped up with the mains water when required
- liquid level sight glasses and linking kits...
If you're interested in using an Above Ground Storage Tank for any of the above applications or if you have any questions, please get in touch! You can also download our product and accessory sheets for even more detail.
TECHNICAL DATA
(litres/gallons)
(S/SL/LP)*
(mm)
(mm)
(KGs)
Points
(mm)
Approved
Outlet
- S = Standard Tank, SL = Slimline Tank, LP = Low Profile Tank, Please note tank dimensions differ.
- We use differing grades of plastic and vary the tank wall thickness to match the tank to your application.
- Please note: tank sizes quoted are subject to a +/-3% variation as they expand and contract relative to temperature.
- We reserve the right to amend the technical specification to improve the product without prior notification.
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Technical Advantages
- Made from a one-piece moulding using strong and durable plastic polymer (MDPE)
- Robust, impact-resistant, long-lasting, UV-stabilised and rust free
- Rotationally moulded in the UK using a heated, hollow mould filled with plastic polymer, guaranteeing consistent quality and dimensions
- Cylindrical in shape with strengthening ribs
- Lightweight plastic means manufacturing costs are less than their metal counterparts.
The result is a product which is cheaper and easier to transport, and reduces your carbon footprint. - Available in a range of volumes from 2500 to 30,000 litres (550 to 6600 gallons) and in Standard, Slimline and Low Profile shapes.
Tanks can be linked together to extend capacity. - An extensive range of accessories to configure the tank(s) for your site / application
- Built in lifting points - for use when empty
- Flat base for stability
- 620mm vented lid
MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS
- For a temporary water supply for events, festivals or a temporary camping sites*
- Store and provide water on construction sites or civil engineering applications
- Where mains water isn't accessible or the pressure is too low to cope with demand*
- Where mains water simply isn't accessible*
- Back-up emergency drink water supply*
- Food industry*
- Temporary water supply for events and festivals*
- An extra resource in the unfortunate event of fire
UpgradeS & CONFIGURABLE OPTIONS
- Tank linking kits
- Filling options - from ball cock float valves (water) to "up and over" pipework (pumped toilet waste)
- Sight glass / level gauge options
- Recommended venting options when filling/evacuating > 500 litres per minute
- Bolt down feet for added security, especially on exposed sites
- Rainwater harvesting kits
- Bunded tanks for spill protection
- Tank insulation - 13mm & 25mm
Warnings
- Fresh water has a specific gravity (SG) close to 1. This means that 1 litre of water will effectively weigh 1 KG.
- Our potable and non-potable tanks are therefore rated at SG1.
- Any tank with heat-welded flanges / fittings will require a slurry/industrial tank
- Consider bunded tanks to avoid spillages. Biggest bunded tank is 10,000 litres.
- DELIVERY IMPLICATIONS OF LARGE TANKS
- Delivery on a 44 foot articulated lorry
- It is the customer’s responsibilty to offload
- A HIAB truck may be required
- Delivery is kerbside only - the delivery driver is not indemnified to install the product
- Only lift or move when empty
- PLEASE CONSULT OUR LITERATURE ON CORRECT INSTALLATION OF TANKS:PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE BASE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT THE TANK WHEN FULL - WE RECOMMEND A CONCRETE BASE
- Tank base should be a minimum of (600mm) (24") larger than the diameter of the tank and should have a minimum depth of:
> 102mm (4") for tanks up to 2,500 litres
> 152mm (6") for tanks 4,000 litres to 10,000 litres
> 204mm (8") for tanks over 10,000 litres
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