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BORBRYCE

insulating van tank
« on: December 11, 2010, 02:33:20 pm »
I can fill my van tank direct from the house hot tap via my DI. I was thinking of building a plywood box to fit the tank in, but....the box will be 4 inches oversize all around with a hole cut out for the lid. I intend to then fill the space between the tank and the box with foam insulating, like the house cavity stuff. I think this will help keep my water warm all day long. Can anyone add to this or see any downside?
Cheers

formb

Re: insulating van tank
« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2010, 02:37:21 pm »
We use this:

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/68120/Building/Roofing-Insulation/SuperQuilt-1500-x-10000mm

Only just fitted it though so not sure how well its going to work.

windowswashed

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Re: insulating van tank
« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2010, 06:38:24 pm »
Got my tank insulated with silver bubble wrap and had to fill from combi boiler for 3 days until pipework defrosted outside. Kept the water lovely and warm in the tank with it insulated.

AuRavelling79

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Re: insulating van tank
« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2010, 07:19:32 pm »
Sounds good to me fellas - I did mine 3 years ago with a mixture of space blanket and 2" polystyrene all encased with plywood. Toasty!
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