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Jim Waugh(Albright & Shiny)

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Baffle and IBC
« on: July 30, 2013, 10:35:06 pm »
Been looking at tank options for the van. Being a tight Git I can get an IBC for 50 Squid. Now naturally this will behave like a kangaroo on speed in the back of the van unless it get some baffling..

I have considered the following

1) chopping up Plastic down pipe. -Ruled it out cause it would cost almost as much as buying a proper tank..
2) Buting baffle balls.- Same thing costa few quid defeating the purpose.

My latest idea is to get a load of the 5L PET jerry cans ( My cider comes in it) cut big holes in the bottom throw the caps awayand stuff the IBC full of them.. would work out about 25 quid  for new ones to stuff the tank full..

Anyone else tried this. or has had any other method of baffling an IBC?
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SPE

Re: Baffle and IBC
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2013, 11:05:59 pm »
That would work,maybe quite time consuming and have to make sure they are all wedged in and its full of them else they will float,or try something like this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-drainage-pipe-/221261570217?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item338437a0a9
I bought similar stuff, its perforated for water to soak away, just stuffed the tank full of it, made a huge difference.
Simon
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EZclean

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Re: Baffle and IBC
« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2013, 11:06:38 pm »
Why don't you try a full IBC first.  It's not as bad as you think. A full tank doesn't need baffling. A 3/4 tank will swish about a bit and may even rock you to sleep at the lights.
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Jim Waugh(Albright & Shiny)

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Re: Baffle and IBC
« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2013, 11:18:17 pm »
Like that field drain idea… my farmer buddy will have miles of it kicking around..  But first I will give trying the IBC un-baffled…
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MWC

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Re: Baffle and IBC
« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2013, 11:35:35 pm »
Just buy a proper tank and not be a hazard to yourself and everyone else! There is a reason why different tanks are made for different purposes!
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Jim Waugh(Albright & Shiny)

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Re: Baffle and IBC
« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2013, 06:27:03 am »
Quote from: MWC on July 30, 2013, 11:35:35 pm
Just buy a proper tank and not be a hazard to yourself and everyone else! There is a reason why different tanks are made for different purposes!
Why would a "proper tank" be any safer than an IBC which has been baffled to a suitable level. I don't believe the laws of physics change just because something has been manufactured? Baffling is anything which reduces flow of water. Any of the above will baffle an IBC sufficiently.
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MWC

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Re: Baffle and IBC
« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2013, 10:05:01 am »
Quote from: Jim Waugh on July 31, 2013, 06:27:03 am
Quote from: MWC on July 30, 2013, 11:35:35 pm
Just buy a proper tank and not be a hazard to yourself and everyone else! There is a reason why different tanks are made for different purposes!
Why would a "proper tank" be any safer than an IBC which has been baffled to a suitable level. I don't believe the laws of physics change just because something has been manufactured? Baffling is anything which reduces flow of water. Any of the above will baffle an IBC sufficiently.


Yep, your right!!  ::)roll
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Jim Waugh(Albright & Shiny)

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Re: Baffle and IBC
« Reply #7 on: July 31, 2013, 10:40:59 am »
Quote from: MWC on July 31, 2013, 10:05:01 am
Quote from: Jim Waugh on July 31, 2013, 06:27:03 am
Quote from: MWC on July 30, 2013, 11:35:35 pm
Just buy a proper tank and not be a hazard to yourself and everyone else! There is a reason why different tanks are made for different purposes!
Why would a "proper tank" be any safer than an IBC which has been baffled to a suitable level. I don't believe the laws of physics change just because something has been manufactured? Baffling is anything which reduces flow of water. Any of the above will baffle an IBC sufficiently.


Yep, your right!!  ::)roll
Its strapping it in safely thats got me worried ….. lol lol lol
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rg1

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Re: Baffle and IBC
« Reply #8 on: July 31, 2013, 02:52:21 pm »
Quote from: Jim Waugh on July 31, 2013, 10:40:59 am
Quote from: MWC on July 31, 2013, 10:05:01 am
Quote from: Jim Waugh on July 31, 2013, 06:27:03 am
Quote from: MWC on July 30, 2013, 11:35:35 pm
Just buy a proper tank and not be a hazard to yourself and everyone else! There is a reason why different tanks are made for different purposes!
Why would a "proper tank" be any safer than an IBC which has been baffled to a suitable level. I don't believe the laws of physics change just because something has been manufactured? Baffling is anything which reduces flow of water. Any of the above will baffle an IBC sufficiently.


Yep, your right!!  ::)roll
Its strapping it in safely thats got me worried ….. lol lol lol


An IBC with land drainage pipe will work as well as any manufactured tank but I would seriously NOT consider STRAPPING it into your van.
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Jim Waugh(Albright & Shiny)

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Re: Baffle and IBC
« Reply #9 on: July 31, 2013, 03:56:04 pm »
Worry not amigos within the last hour I have purchased a lovely pile of van kit including a 650 L bolt it to yer floor tank…  ;D
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MWC

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Re: Baffle and IBC
« Reply #10 on: July 31, 2013, 05:25:18 pm »
Quote from: Jim Waugh on July 31, 2013, 03:56:04 pm
Worry not amigos within the last hour I have purchased a lovely pile of van kit including a 650 L bolt it to yer floor tank…  ;D

lol, how much did you have to pay?
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Jim Waugh(Albright & Shiny)

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Re: Baffle and IBC
« Reply #11 on: July 31, 2013, 06:42:56 pm »
500 of your english pounds… Tank 2 DI's, flow controllers, pumps, hoses and reels.. Get in there…  gotta drive to one of the outer Galaxies  to get it mind…

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