jon007

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tank fixings
« on: May 15, 2006, 07:48:45 pm »
Hi, I am going to install a 400L flat tank and would like some advise on securing it, eg.retailers of ratchet straps etc. Also any pics would be of help.
Thank you
Jon
Jon

Re: tank fixings
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2006, 08:01:07 pm »
I just bought a tank with metal straps that bolt into floor got them from andrew mcann makes freedom trolley.

dougster

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Re: tank fixings
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2006, 09:28:51 pm »

I am also going to swap my trolley system for a flat 400 ltr tank from the boot of my estate.so if any one can share there knowledge of how to set up a system like this thanks dougster

Tim Morton

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Re: tank fixings
« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2006, 09:37:19 pm »

I am also going to swap my trolley system for a flat 400 ltr tank from the boot of my estate.
:o :o :o
400L in the back of an estate car!! Do you have a wish to break your car and or yourself? That'd be over 400Kg in the boot, have you checked what amount of weight you can carry in your car?

Tim
Measure with a micrometer, mark with chalk, cut with an axe!!
Craigavon, N.Ireland

Re: tank fixings
« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2006, 09:54:29 pm »
hi i remember back last year when i still used the car for work and its a large estate car put in the boot about 300litres of water it sank a lot so i think you best be carefull how much you fill that 400litre tank. callum

dougster

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Re: tank fixings
« Reply #5 on: May 15, 2006, 10:54:37 pm »
ok maybe a 250 ltr tank would be safer for my estate.thanks

pjulk

Re: tank fixings
« Reply #6 on: May 15, 2006, 11:18:34 pm »
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I am also going to swap my trolley system for a flat 400 ltr tank from the boot of my estate

That must be a huge estate to get a 400ltr tank in

Re: tank fixings
« Reply #7 on: May 16, 2006, 07:20:49 am »

I am also going to swap my trolley system for a flat 400 ltr tank from the boot of my estate.so if any one can share there knowledge of how to set up a system like this thanks dougster

Personally i'd buy a cheap van and mount one in there.

AuRavelling79

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Re: tank fixings
« Reply #8 on: May 16, 2006, 12:53:46 pm »
Wot car U got?

My mate (let's call him dogdy dave) has a peugout 405 and he sometimes slides a 400L tank in the back with the seats down. Even he won't go more than 300 litres in it as the suspension starts rubbing!
I hate to think what would happen in a crash.

My honda estate (mondeo sort of size) has a 125L tank in the far back plus a 25L barrel too (and battery, 30m hose and pump). The tank is up against the wheel arches so can't go forwards. On the back seat, on a wooden platform secured by seatbelts live my empty trolley and shurflo back pack.

On the front passenger seat in a frame lives a 25L barrel and in the front footwell live two more. So I carry 240 litres spread evenly and well secured. It's not enough really and a van will arrive in time!

(May be a big volvo type estate and you could stretch to 300 litres max spread correctly in my opinion)
It's a game of three halves!

sair

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Re: tank fixings
« Reply #9 on: May 16, 2006, 02:53:04 pm »
i have a van a ionic hot water system in it any  buyers interested call 07944 227635
Essentially Pure Ltd

jon007

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Re: tank fixings
« Reply #10 on: May 16, 2006, 09:15:12 pm »
I hate to ask again, but people have kid of diverted from the original topic and moved onto a tank in the back of an estate car.
If anyone does have advise on tank fixings, I would be very gratefull.
Jon

batterbee

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Re: tank fixings
« Reply #11 on: May 16, 2006, 09:33:22 pm »
Hi Jon

I have got a 400 ltr tank and it is secured with metal straps which i got from peter at www.window-tools.com give him a ring , he is very helpful and am sure would be able to help.

Hope this helps

John
JB CLEANING SERVICES, NORWICH, NORFOLK.

Chris Cottrell

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Re: tank fixings
« Reply #12 on: May 16, 2006, 09:49:04 pm »
Wot car U got?

(May be a big volvo type estate and you could stretch to 300 litres max spread correctly in my opinion)

I have a volvo 850 estate and believe me 250 ltrs is your max, even at that it's sitting on it's arse

Chris

dougster

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Re: tank fixings
« Reply #13 on: May 16, 2006, 10:27:40 pm »
well if i struggle with the estate to carry 250 ltr, it looks like the wife is gonna loose the new nissan navarra, and end up with my old banger after all the business is paying for it ha ha

master cleaner

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Re: tank fixings
« Reply #14 on: May 17, 2006, 11:39:52 am »
heres a picture of my 400ltr upright tank , fitted into the van with metal straps purchased from omnipole for £105 inc vat and delivery they are bolted through the floor,although this is an upright tank i think the price is the same for the flat tank fixings , hope this helps

gary



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Re: tank fixings
« Reply #15 on: May 17, 2006, 11:45:35 am »
Hi gary what van is that in the picture?

Nick

master cleaner

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Re: tank fixings
« Reply #16 on: May 17, 2006, 12:11:46 pm »
Hi gary what van is that in the picture?

Nick


Hi 007 it is a citreon despatch van




gary