[Scrimble]

anyone else think these are rubbish? the baffles are inadequate!

i've fitted a custom 600l tank into my doblo and it has proper baffles in it and the difference is massive to the 350l wydale tank i had before, no more sloshing around in the back and feeling sea sick

[dd]

Beats me why so many people use Whydale tanks. Baffles not good and it is surely best to have a coloured tank to prevent the build up of algae.

The amount many on here claim to earn why not invest a bit more and get a decent tank?

[PurefectWindowCleaning]

My tanks are not baffled at all... count yourself lucky  

[PAUL ERITH]

They are cheap and do the job of holding water if you want a tank that doesn't let the water slosh pay a lot more for a fully baffled tank.

Paul

[john classic]

ive just fitted a 350 litr wydale tank in a very heavy steel frame bolted in the back of a berlingo 800 for my son  . filled it up yesterday for a test ride and  i was disapointed at the movement of water, compared to the  2 x 175 litre  tanks i have in my van which are un baffeled , But have 20 baffle balls in each tank as an  after fitting  , these are excellent at stopping any movement of water .
 i Would not buy a baffled tank again but use multiples  either the 125 or the 175 litre tanks which are un baffeld and retro fit baffle balls (buy from enduro max) .

Now i am trying to think of a way to retro fit  baffles to this 350 litre tank  what i think i will do is cable tie  2 one litre plant pots together  and squeeze these through the 13 mm opening and fill the tank with these  this should stop the water moving . by the way if you fit a steel frame into a van you are deemed to have modified the vehicle and
consequently the insurance company may have something to say .but if you use say for instance  3x175 litre tanks fitted with these baffle balls  held in place securly you havent modified the vehicle
i think the water movement will be a lot less ,if the tanks are fastened to a bulkhead  by heavy duty rachet straps i think it will be safe or safer than a tank frame 
 if your relying on what the tank manufacturers are providing you may be in for a shock

[concept]

Recently found out they are not actually baffles as such, they are just holes created to allow the moulds to be held in place during manufacture.

No matter which way you mount your tank, you will have movement either side to side at back to front, ad they are not designed to be used in transit.

[Deangsi]

Mark do you still have the other tank? If so is it for sale? 

[p1w1]

You need some baffle balls no need to get custom made tanks these will help loads

[Rob Knapman]

You need some baffle balls no need to get custom made tanks these will help loads

Baffle Balls...   You got a link chap?

[Lee GLS]

ive just fitted a 350 litr wydale tank in a very heavy steel frame bolted in the back of a berlingo 800 for my son  . filled it up yesterday for a test ride and  i was disapointed at the movement of water, compared to the  2 x 175 litre  tanks i have in my van which are un baffeled , But have 20 baffle balls in each tank as an  after fitting  , these are excellent at stopping any movement of water .
 i Would not buy a baffled tank again but use multiples  either the 125 or the 175 litre tanks which are un baffeld and retro fit baffle balls (buy from enduro max) .

Now i am trying to think of a way to retro fit  baffles to this 350 litre tank  what i think i will do is cable tie  2 one litre plant pots together  and squeeze these through the 13 mm opening and fill the tank with these  this should stop the water moving . by the way if you fit a steel frame into a van you are deemed to have modified the vehicle and
consequently the insurance company may have something to say .but if you use say for instance  3x175 litre tanks fitted with these baffle balls  held in place securly you havent modified the vehicle
i think the water movement will be a lot less ,if the tanks are fastened to a bulkhead  by heavy duty rachet straps i think it will be safe or safer than a tank frame 
 if your relying on what the tank manufacturers are providing you may be in for a shock

Put a load of land drainage tubing in your tank, that will act as baffles.

[john classic]

 I THOUGHT ABOUT THAT . BUT I DONT KNOW  1 HOW FLEXIBLE IT IS TO GET IT INTO BOTH CHAMBERS OF THE TANK THROUGH THE 13MM OPENING

[Scrimble]

Mark do you still have the other tank? If so is it for sale?  

yes i have and for the right offer i would sell it

i had my new tank set up made by http://www.plasticwatertanks.co.uk/ the job the guy has done is excellant, would never use a unbaffled tank again

[p1w1]

You need some baffle balls no need to get custom made tanks these will help loads

Baffle Balls...   You got a link chap?

http://www.tanksdirectuk.co.uk/tank_accessories/small_baffle_ball_(packs_of_10)?gclid=CLeS7Zz7wbUCFZTHtAodNQ8AcA

[gavinb]

I THOUGHT ABOUT THAT . BUT I DONT KNOW  1 HOW FLEXIBLE IT IS TO GET IT INTO BOTH CHAMBERS OF THE TANK THROUGH THE 13MM OPENING

Good luck getting anything in a 13mm opening .

[Rob Knapman]

You need some baffle balls no need to get custom made tanks these will help loads

Baffle Balls...   You got a link chap?

http://www.tanksdirectuk.co.uk/tank_accessories/small_baffle_ball_(packs_of_10)?gclid=CLeS7Zz7wbUCFZTHtAodNQ8AcA

Cheers, quite dear really for what they are, £36+shipping for 10 for my 250ltr tank i will need 35...theres got to be a cheaper way?

[dave0123]

are they any good though??? if they work for 36 its money well spent in my eyes.

[Rob Knapman]

are they any good though??? if they work for 36 its money well spent in my eyes.

£36 will only be enough for 70 litres
• Baffle Balls Recommend use quantity:
• 195mm is 1 ball baffle per 7L of tank capacity

[dave0123]

oh i see what you mean! quite expensive then..


just use the ones cats play with.. they look the same 

[Rob Knapman]

oh i see what you mean! quite expensive then..


just use the ones cats play with.. they look the same 

hehe that'll be a few thousand then....lol

[dave0123]

http://www.enduramaxx.com/sprayers-and-nozzles/In-Tank-Baffle-Balls.html

Just found this link while looking quickly online on this one it says you only need one baffle ball per 38 litres