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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: WCS Limited on August 02, 2012, 07:15:04 pm

Title: New tank size??
Post by: WCS Limited on August 02, 2012, 07:15:04 pm
I've at 2006 dispatch (900kg model) my current tank frame takes either a 650 or 400 lay flat tank, I originally had a 650 but thought it was too big so changed to a 400 but I've on many occasions run out before finishing for the day.

So my question is would you fit a 650 upright in a 900kg dispatch? I though of a 500 but I'm worried that if I take someone on it'll just be too small?????
Title: Re: New tank size??
Post by: dd on August 02, 2012, 07:25:06 pm
Yes but I would only fill it to the 600l mark max.
Title: Re: New tank size??
Post by: WCS Limited on August 02, 2012, 08:13:51 pm
That what I was thinking
Title: Re: New tank size??
Post by: wpclean on August 02, 2012, 09:21:19 pm
You need to check with the van insurance company, as a lot of them now will not insure 650 tanks !
Title: Re: New tank size??
Post by: WCS Limited on August 02, 2012, 09:22:11 pm
Really hmmm I shall call them tomorrow to check
Title: Re: New tank size??
Post by: wpclean on August 02, 2012, 11:37:48 pm
Yes, It is legal theft,what they can take from you  ::) :o
Title: Re: New tank size??
Post by: Ian101 on August 03, 2012, 08:12:22 am
You need to check with the van insurance company, as a lot of them now will not insure 650 tanks !

Alexander Swann do and says 650 system fitted on my policy
Title: Re: New tank size??
Post by: Window Washers on August 03, 2012, 08:51:03 am
Yes but I would only fill it to the 600l mark max.
so would that answer from you really mean no ::)

just work out the weight of everything tank and frame weight are about 700kg fuel, you, maybe a guy, pole pumps hoses etc. if everything weights under 200kg its fine, if your big guys then defo not

I would say this tank is to big imo, either get a bigger van or a smaller tank
Title: Re: New tank size??
Post by: gto on August 03, 2012, 09:02:39 am
if you already have the 400 fitted, what about taking some 25l containers with you.
that way if you get low transfer them into the tank.
saves buying a new tank, and changing insurance
Title: Re: New tank size??
Post by: dd on August 03, 2012, 09:24:47 am
Yes but I would only fill it to the 600l mark max.
so would that answer from you really mean no ::)

just work out the weight of everything tank and frame weight are about 700kg fuel, you, maybe a guy, pole pumps hoses etc. if everything weights under 200kg its fine, if your big guys then defo not

I would say this tank is to big imo, either get a bigger van or a smaller tank
If he wanted a 600l tank it would probably need to be custom made.
Title: Re: New tank size??
Post by: WCS Limited on August 03, 2012, 09:46:49 am
I have been taking extra barrels for a while and it just gets on my tits having to fill them up as well :(

Maybe I'm just being a bit tight but the other idea to getting the larger tank is that I don't have to buy another one when I upgrade the van at the end of next year...
Title: Re: New tank size??
Post by: Mike #1 on August 03, 2012, 10:13:36 am
With alwxandwr swan the tank needs to be professionally fitted
Title: Re: New tank size??
Post by: roundbuilder on August 03, 2012, 12:34:02 pm
I have 650 tank in my pug expert hdi which is same van and it pulls fine and not over the payload With 2 blokes and equipment in. It is on the limit mind.
Title: Re: New tank size??
Post by: WCS Limited on August 03, 2012, 01:49:13 pm
Thanks Mick, bit of an odd request but could you send me a pic so I can get a better idea what it would look like?