Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: dave0123 on November 01, 2012, 02:38:04 am
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Just wondering what is the difference between skid tanks and the usual tanks everyone puts in the vans? they have a big mental chassis that the tank sits on is that safer in some way? as it still has to be bolted to the floor so why not use a normal tank that is cheaper.
or am i missing something?
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I think you may be able to slide the tank out and remove when not needed ? I maybe wrong though.
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If you were unlucky to be involved in a collision at 50 miles an hour
the bolted metal frame is to stop the tank traveling forward.
A 600 litre tank of water hiting you from behind at 50mph well lets say
it wouldnt be nice.
A tank carrying water would also be classed as a live load which means even
if its secure the contents are free to move about inside.
This could cause whats known as a pendulum effect causing your van to tip over.
That why its important to have a baffled tank.
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yes i get all that john.
But A skid tank is baffled or so they say! and just a normal tank is also bolted down and wouldn't move so i don't get the difference really
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As per the previous post. I think a skid tank is a way of sliding the tank in and out if you want to make other use of the van.
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Oh right i see, so just for convenience. I thought they just might of been a bit safer with the big chassis.
would they be easier to fit into a van than standard baffled tank?
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I have only seen them on pick up trucks. I think you should still have a baffled tank however it's fitted.
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i agree,
they are baffled aren't they :S
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Its called a skid mount.
Its bolted to the van floor and pulls out on runners.
This allows the tank to be removed easily.