[sair]

i have seen some systems fixed in different ways before on self builds some good some not so good.

today i think i have seen the worst attempt by a "reputable well known supplier"

i will not name as i dont do that.

But suffice to say a 700 litre tank cannot be secured by 5mm self tapers through the floor of the van.

yes! 5mm self tapers through the van floor, no bolts no floor plates.

why did they bother, surely it could stay there its self after all its heavy when full

as some one who is called the  health & saftey man by his children i find this hard to accept that some one who provides service for the industry could do such a thing



A death waiting to happen



 

[JM123]

sair, e-mail me the name of the supplier, I think I've seen their handy work before

j.mills175@btinternet.com

[windows_chepstow]

Sair,

If you think it's really dangerous, I think you'd be doing us a public service by telling us the name of the supplier, so we don't go purchasing dangerous equipment.

You could couch the post, as in 'today I saw a 700 litre tank fitted to the floor of a van with 5mm self tapers (what-ever-they-are) and it was fitted by XYZ company'.

This way you're not bad-mouthing any company; just stating what you saw.

[Davew]

Could someone post pictures of the proper way to secure tanks either with straps (fabric or metal) or cages' showing underfloor bolts and plates? Might prove to be a usefull guide and help prevent a disaster waiting to happen. Might be a good idea to make it a 'sticky'?
 I find it ironic that wfp is pushed as a direct result of health and safety but carrying large tanks of water in the back of a car or van can be a seriously dangerous practice. A lot of systems I have seen are only allowing for a head on crash and don't seem to restrain the tank for a sideways shunt.

[Majestic]

Sair
Not naming name but does this supplier use this forum.

[EasyClean]

You should name who has fitted 5mm self tapping screws as this is a serious death trap which would prove fatal if the driver had to do an emergency brake.

[matt]

shocking

even more so  when 6 mm self-tappers cost the same as 5 mm

 

[EasyClean]

shocking

even more so  when 6 mm self-tappers cost the same as 5 mm

 

Very Good!

[riz]

Could someone post pictures of the proper way to secure tanks either with straps (fabric or metal) or cages' showing underfloor bolts and plates? Might prove to be a usefull guide and help prevent a disaster waiting to happen. Might be a good idea to make it a 'sticky'?
 I find it ironic that wfp is pushed as a direct result of health and safety but carrying large tanks of water in the back of a car or van can be a seriously dangerous practice. A lot of systems I have seen are only allowing for a head on crash and don't seem to restrain the tank for a sideways shunt.

What risk is a sideways shunt?