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Standard Primer Coated

Basic and economical water storage for general purpose. Bituminous paint inside, red oxide primer outside.

Finish
Red oxide primer
Best for
Basic, economical general-purpose storage
Thickness
5 mm steel
Standard Primer Coated, 4 × 3 × 3 panel tank

Drawing: 4 × 3 panels, 3 tiers high

Specification

  • Specifications may change without notice and can be customised subject to manufacturer approval and safety standards.
  • Installation by approved installers only is recommended.
  • For other liquids, pH levels or higher temperatures, seek the manufacturer's advice.
Specification: Standard Primer Coated
ConstructionRectangular pressed steel sectional tank built from hydraulically pressed, flanged, bolted panels
CoatingInternal: non-toxic bituminous paint. External: red oxide primer
MaterialsMild steel plates, stays, cleats and pads
Panel flangesCombined double flange at 45° and 90° to the face of the plate, on all four sides
Stays and cleatsMild steel angle stays brace sides and ends up to the maximum operating level; mild steel plate cleats
Bolts, nuts and washersHexagonal bolts, studs, nuts and washers
SealantNon-toxic PVC sealant strips and butyl putty gum
CoversFlat or pitched curved, welded or bolted, to suit requirements. Manhole and insect-proof vent as standard
LaddersIdentical to tank finish unless specified otherwise
Level indicatorMechanical, yellow gloss with black marking; PVC float, cable and pointer, reverse-reading
Service conditionsCold liquid, density 1.0, temperature not exceeding 70 °C; water at ambient temperature

Panel thickness by tank height

Tank heightThickness
4 ft (1220 mm)5 mm bottom, sides and ends
8 ft (2440 mm)5 mm bottom, sides and ends
12 ft (3660 mm)5 mm bottom, sides and ends
16 ft (4880 mm)6 mm bottom and first tier; 5 mm second, third and top tiers

Sizes and capacities

Capacities come from the published tables. Anything off the grid is a custom tank.

Full capacity tables
Range

Standard Primer Coated

Basic, economical general-purpose storage

Tank height

Panel: 4 ft × 4 ft (1220 mm)

Standard size

6,100 × 4,880 mm · 8 ft (2440 mm)

72,736 L

Nominal capacity · 16,000 imp. gallons

Plan size, in panels5 × 4

Dots mark published sizes

Standard Primer Coated 5 × 4 × 2