Tank Mounting

[mas3372]

Hello again,

I came to the conclusion that I will be building my own rig. My big question is how to mount a tank. I will buying a 500 gallon tank locally to save on shipping. I am assuming I need a drain set up and a fill set up. Does anyone know where I can find the parts for this and how hard it is to do? Also, what seems to be the most practical way to secure it to an open trailer. I have seen the heavy duty tie downs, is this enough. Any help would be great.
Thanks, Mike

 

[Mark]

Mike,

I suggest you go with a Norwesco horizontal leg
tank with mounting straps. Or the equivalent.


http://norwesco.com/Index.cfm?Section=LST&Page=LST05

[hello]

We can provide you with a slide valve for draining the tank.
We have float valves available for the inlet also..

 

[squirtgun]

Buy the metal strap that go with the tank.Should be around $50.

Most of the fittings can be purchased from Home Depot,Lowes or Tractor Supply.
I'll try to post some pics of my tank tomorrow if I feel up to it.The flu is running rampant through our house this week.

 

[steve r]

Hello again,

I came to the conclusion that I will be building my own rig. My big question is how to mount a tank. I will buying a 500 gallon tank locally to save on shipping. I am assuming I need a drain set up and a fill set up. Does anyone know where I can find the parts for this and how hard it is to do? Also, what seems to be the most practical way to secure it to an open trailer. I have seen the heavy duty tie downs, is this enough. Any help would be great.
Thanks, Mike

put the tank over the tandem wheels for weight .you can go to depot to get what ya need for plumbing

 

[mas3372]

thanks for the help,

Mark, what would you expect I might pay for a 425 gallon or so tank with straps, drain and the fill.

 

[grasshawg]

I paid $580.00 for my 525 gal tank. I'm not "mounting" it at all. Just using a couple of 2" nylon ratchet straps to secure it to the floor of the trailer. I will set the tank and the machine where I need them, then get the proper plumbing to connect the two.

 

[squirtgun]

grasshog,
The nylon strap will rod and stretch over time. They aren't the safest option for mounting a tank.
Think about this....You are hauling 150 gallons of water(8.3 lbs per gallon= 1245 lbs in water only) from one job to the other.A car cuts you off in traffic,you stab the brakes hard and one or both of your nylon straps break due to stretch or old age. Inertia will keep the water and tank moving forward and guess where it's going to stop? The highest point to slow it down,maybe the cab of your truck? If it doesn't mow through it and take off your head.Maybe it flips over the side of your trailer(asssuming it's open) and lands on some soccer moms car and hurts/kills her and her kids who were on their way home from whereever.
There are too many variables with the nylon for me but,it's your rig do what you feel is best.

 

[grasshawg]

Thanks. It'll be fine. The straps are rated for a load of 4200 lbs each. Wear because of age? Yes, they should be replaced every two or three years.
You forgot to factor the downward force the straps exert on the tank. For every pound of downward force the straps put on the tank, two pounds of forward inertia are taken off.

 

[Larry B]

When you buy the tank ask the supply company to install the fittings. It is difficult to install them on the bottom for your outlets. The farm company I bought mine from does this for free when they get the tanks in.

 

[mas3372]

thanks everyone, I found a 325 gal on ebay, about $425 with shipping, metal bands and the plumbing. Might give this a shot. As for filling it, do you just stick the hose in the top or put a inlet up high so when its full the pressure holds the water back?

 

[squirtgun]

You'll need a float valve,it'll cut the water off automatically.

We use a Hudson Float Valve.Simple with very few moving parts.

 

[mas3372]

do you have link to where I can find a float valve. thanks.

 

[mas3372]

thsi is the tank I am considering, any thoughts?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7570336530&rd=1&sspagename=STRK

 

[Mark]

Mike,

The tank on E-Bay should be fine.

Here are some pictures of float valves we offer,
I will get prices for you when I am back in office.

 

[mas3372]

mark,

Thanks for the info. I sent you an email with some other questions. when you get a chance and reply, please add the cost of whatever valve you recommend. Thanks, Mike

 

[Scott Stone]

Thanks. It'll be fine. The straps are rated for a load of 4200 lbs each. Wear because of age? Yes, they should be replaced every two or three years.
You forgot to factor the downward force the straps exert on the tank. For every pound of downward force the straps put on the tank, two pounds of forward inertia are taken off.

Although you may be cofortable with mounting the tanks this way, In some states it is illegal to mount them that way. Additionally, the tanks are designed to be used with the metal bands. They help the tank retain its shape when full. Nylon straps will not serve the same purpose, because they will stretch. As for replacing them every two years, your sun must not be as extreme as mine...

Scott Stone

 

[grasshawg]

Thanks for yor input, but I have to stand alone I guess on this one.
Think I don't know about extreme sun? I have your "extreme" sun plus twice the humidity.