Which Type Of Horizontal Water Tank Do I Need? Static Or Transport

Theres are several Horizontal Water Tank Types and these are generally used where a vertical water storage tank would be too tall. These tanks are used to harvest rainwater from buildings with low roofs, sheds with low gutter heights or inside buildings for use as header tanks for drinking water. This WRAS approved MDPE water storage tanks are designed for various uses as follows.

Horizontal Water Tanks – for static use
Horizontal Transport Tanks – for clean and dirty water transport
Sprayer Tanks – for water and fertiliser transport for farmers
Baffled Horizontal Tanks – for window cleaners, car valets etc

Horizontal Water Tanks (for static use)

These horizontal tanks are used for static uses from 500 litres to 5000 litres and fitted as standard with a lid and BSP outlet.

Our horizontal tanks are suitable for use as potable drinking tanks as they are WRAS (Water Regulations Advisory Scheme) approved in black, boat blue or natural. In some instances these water tanks will need to be Fluid Category 5 Compliant, for which we have options available here.

View our horizontal water tanks range here

Code	Static Horizontal Tanks	Outlet	Lid	Dimensions (mm)	Product Link	Price (ex VAT)
17120501	500 Litre Horizontal Static Tank	1.5?	455	1295 x 840 x 850	Product Link	£140.00
17121001	1000 Litre Horizontal Static Tank	1.5?	455	1420 x 1100 x 1060	Product Link	£205.00
17121501	1500 Litre Horizontal Static Tank	1.5?	455	1875 x 1180 x 1200	Product Link	£350.00
17122001	2000 Litre Horizontal Static Tank	1.5?	455	1956 x 1299 x 1300	Product Link	£450.00
17123001	3000 Litre Horizontal Static Tank	2?	455	2240 x 1460 x 1470	Product Link	£575.00
17125001	5000 Litre Horizontal Static Tank	2?	455	2500 x 1700 x 1690	Product Link	£1100.00

Horizontal Transport Tanks (for water transport)

Horizontal water tanks are designed for liquid transport and storage 400 litres to 13,000 litres. Our baffled water tanks help utilise space effectively on your vehicle as they are able to be mounted behind the headboard of your vehicles or mounted on a flat surface. These truck water tanks are used on vehicles such as toilet cleaning truck, waste tankers, window-cleaning, and water delivery vehicles. Our lightweight plastic water tank is robust, easy to install and won’t rust with a range of bsp outlets and camlock connectors for each application.

How Do I Mount a Horizontal Transport Tank?

These horizontal tanks are manufactured from UV stabilized polyethene giving heavy-duty tanks without a weight penalty. The legs have moulded pin mounting system which enables the horizontal tanks to mount on flat surfaces without additional support.

Our Transport Tank Range

Code	Horizontal Tanks	Outlet	Lid	Dimensions (mm)	Product Link
17100501	500L Horizontal Tank	1.5″	355	1190 x 1050 x 530	Product Link
17101001	700L Horizontal Tank	1.5″	355	1190 x 1050 x 725	Product Link
17101201	1200L Horizontal Tank	2″	455	1920 x 1170 x 820	Product Link
17101501	1500L Horizontal Tank	2″	455	1920 x 1170 x 850	Product Link
17102501	2000L Horizontal Tank	2″	455	2050 x 1500 x 1100	Product Link
17103001	3000L Horizontal Tank	2″	455	2500 x 1700 x 1090	Product Link
17103501	4000L Horizontal Tank	2″	455	2500 x 1700 x 1300	Product Link
17103701	5000L Horizontal Tank	2?	455	2500 x 1700 x 1690	Product Link
17104001	6000L Horizontal Tank	2?	Stainless Steel 455	3200 x 1850 x 1550	Product Link
17104501	8000L Horizontal Tank	2?	Stainless Steel 455	3200 x 1850 x 2000	Product Link
17105001	10000L Horizontal Tank	2?	Stainless Steel 455	4200 x 1900 x 1800	Product Link
17106001	13000L Horizontal Tank	2?	Stainless Steel 455	4200 x 1900 x 2200	Product Link

Sprayer Tanks (for water and fertiliser transport for farmers)

Sprayer Tanks are designed to help reduce time spent filling your agricultural sprayers. These tanks provide convenient water storage for crop spraying and general agricultural use. Popular sizes include 5000l, 6000l, 10000l, 12000l, 15000l, 20000l, 22000l, 25000l and 30000 litres – there’s a water tank to suit your sprayer. Rotational moulded and UV stabilised for strength and outdoor storage these tanks can be used for rainwater harvesting. The horizontal tanks are available in sizes up to 13000 litres and designed to be mounted to a trailer for water and fertiliser use. View our range of horizontal tanks here.

Outlet & Camlock Options

We can supply these tanks with a number of sprayer connection options, these include male and female camlock fittings, hose, valves and inlet valves. These quick connection fittings make connecting the sprayer to the tap quick for filling and emptying.

Baffled Horizontal Tanks (for window cleaners, car valets etc)

Baffled tanks are ideal for water transportation as the baffling is provided by the baffled which go through the tanks. The baffles stop the water sloshing from side to side during transport of the tank. Baffled tanks are ideal for car valeters and window cleaners and many other applications.