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

Written by enduramaxx.marketing | May 10, 2021 11:00:00 PM

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.

View our full range online here