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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: gregmyster on September 14, 2016, 10:39:40 pm
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just wondering does anyone use an ibc in there van,and what does it mean when they say a tank is baffled
cheers
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There is a few on here that are against ibc in van ,i have used one for fifteen years in my van never had any isues with it and its not baffled .but you need to fasten it in properly not with ratchet straps
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A 1000ltr of liquid in a plastic tank (ibc), is quite a firm tank. However, as that liquid (or water in our case), starts emptying it leaves space for the water to move freely within the boundries of the tank. Which ultimately gives the wave effect, which is felt when driving/stopping or cornering. This can have a drastic effect when driving.
A baffled tank is a tank with chambers within the tank which breaks up this free movement of water and preventing the wave effect making it a whole lot saver to transport the water.
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There is a few on here that are against ibc in van ,i have used one for fifteen years in my van never had any isues with it and its not baffled .but you need to fasten it in properly not with ratchet straps
How do you fasten it in then? Did you have a custom made cage built?
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Its been fitted in similar to ionics floor brackets
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cheers thanks for the replies
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There is a few on here that are against ibc in van ,i have used one for fifteen years in my van never had any isues with it and its not baffled .but you need to fasten it in properly not with ratchet straps
How do you fasten it in then? Did you have a custom made cage built?
Blu-tac and gaffer tape?
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Hi I use an ibc tank in van 600ltr with ratchet straps, have done for the past 2 yrs never had any issues. I self baffled using 25mtrs of irrigation hose
Tony
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Hi I use an ibc tank in van 600ltr with ratchet straps, have done for the past 2 yrs never had any issues. I self baffled using 25mtrs of irrigation hose
Tony
Never had any issues? hmmm , I think the issues might arise once a crash has occurred
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Hi I use an ibc tank in van 600ltr with ratchet straps, have done for the past 2 yrs never had any issues. I self baffled using 25mtrs of irrigation hose
Tony
Its a bit like those idiots on motorbikes who fly down road in n out of traffic at very high speeds. Or the boy racers overtaking on corners or blind spots.......they all reckon they are great drivers and save untill that dreadfull and painful realisation comes, that they simply are not!!
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For what it's worth I inherited a pure freedom 1000 ltr system (2 X 500 wydale tanks) it was shocking at 3/4 and 1/4 full because the baffle is inadequate as in reality it's there for moulding purposes
The same but lesser effect with a 400 ltr upright I fitted, until I added irrigation pipe (extra baffling) I changed the 500 tanks for 1000 ltr ibc filled like Tony's and there is no rocking at all no matter how much or little water is in it.
I buy metal based ibc tank which bolt through the floor, every van I have has a bulk head, and where I can the tank is placed against this so you eliminate any possibility of forward tank/water movement.
Just my experiences with tanks
Darran