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marc al

Tank Baffles
« on: August 16, 2005, 04:14:57 pm »
  Has anyone here baffled a water tank themselves? If so how?

  I am considering buying a 454 litre coffin domestic water storage tank as they are alot cheaper than others I have seen.

  Marc

Roy Harding

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Re: Tank Baffles
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2005, 05:21:35 pm »
Marc

Use osma soil pipe, cut it to lenght and build up like a honney comb effect.

Then your tank will contain tubes of water, and will stop all slosh.

Roy :)

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Re: Tank Baffles
« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2005, 05:25:11 pm »
where can you buy the tank you are talking about and how much are they

shawn :)
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thewindowcleaner1

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Re: Tank Baffles
« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2005, 05:43:31 pm »
try screwfix

about 60 to 70 quid
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Ken

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Re: Tank Baffles
« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2005, 08:32:16 pm »
Dude don't do it. I used a loft tank for my first system and they are really difficult to seal. I've ended up sealing them with gutter sealant, using self tappers to hold the lid in place and then sealing the outside with industrial grade gaffer tape and water still leaks out. Spend more money on a proper tank and you'll be a million times happier!

thewindowcleaner1

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Re: Tank Baffles
« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2005, 08:39:27 pm »
Loft tank
insert plastic (upvc) facia board under opening inside tank, secure using 10 cable ties and seal edge with adesive sealant, cut hole to fit soil pipe cap (the ones with a srew top) into facia board, seal edge of soil pipe cap with adesive sealant, do the same on the other opening without the soil pipe cap.. job done No leaks..
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marc al

Re: Tank Baffles
« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2005, 09:28:39 pm »
 These tanks have a snap close lid to them, I have been quoted 118 pound inc VAT at the local plumbing suppliers.
  I think the website for the manufactureris www.polytank.co.uk

  Marc

marc al

Re: Tank Baffles
« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2005, 09:32:37 pm »
  just looked at the website, these tanks are fully moulded with 2 small lid on the top, maybe a problem to baffle but wont leak!

Roy Harding

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Re: Tank Baffles
« Reply #8 on: August 17, 2005, 08:27:02 am »
As Ken said been there done it with same tank, you cant stop them leaking.

Roy :)

thewindowcleaner1

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Re: Tank Baffles
« Reply #9 on: August 17, 2005, 08:35:38 pm »
Mine don't
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