Which type of Horizontal Water Tank do I need?

Which type of Horizontal Water Tank do I need?

Which type of Horizontal Water Tank do I need?

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

CodeStatic Horizontal TanksOutletLidDimensions (mm)Product LinkPrice (ex VAT)
17120501500 Litre Horizontal Static Tank1.5?4551295 x 840 x 850Product Link£140.00
171210011000 Litre Horizontal Static Tank1.5?4551420 x 1100 x 1060Product Link£205.00
171215011500 Litre Horizontal Static Tank1.5?4551875 x 1180 x 1200Product Link£350.00
171220012000 Litre Horizontal Static Tank1.5?4551956 x 1299 x 1300Product Link£450.00
171230013000 Litre Horizontal Static Tank2?4552240 x 1460 x 1470Product Link£575.00
171250015000 Litre Horizontal Static Tank2?4552500 x 1700 x 1690Product 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 TanksOutletLid Dimensions (mm)Product Link
17100501 500L Horizontal Tank1.5″355 1190 x 1050 x 530Product Link
17101001 700L Horizontal Tank1.5″355 1190 x 1050 x 725Product Link
17101201 1200L Horizontal Tank2″455 1920 x 1170 x 820Product Link
17101501 1500L Horizontal Tank2″455 1920 x 1170 x 850Product Link
17102501 2000L Horizontal Tank2″455 2050 x 1500 x 1100Product Link
17103001 3000L Horizontal Tank2″455 2500 x 1700 x 1090Product Link
17103501 4000L Horizontal Tank2″455 2500 x 1700 x 1300Product Link
17103701 5000L Horizontal Tank2?455 2500 x 1700 x 1690Product Link
17104001 6000L Horizontal Tank2?Stainless Steel 455 3200 x 1850 x 1550Product Link
17104501 8000L Horizontal Tank2?Stainless Steel 455 3200 x 1850 x 2000Product Link
17105001 10000L Horizontal Tank2?Stainless Steel 455 4200 x 1900 x 1800Product Link
17106001 13000L Horizontal Tank2?Stainless Steel 455 4200 x 1900 x 2200Product 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

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