Portable Water Tanks

[Big Boi]

Im looking for a water tank to fit in a 5x10 trailer, almost identical to this ONE.

My requirements:
1. Enough water to do maybe 7-10 cars
2. Nothing over 250 gallons
3. Stability

With that being said, there are A LOT of different types. Ive always seen the poly/fiberglass tanks in the past. But latley, Ive been noticing these plastic tanks in a steel cage. Im guessing because the plastic isnt rigid enough to safly support the pressure of the water, IDK.

I can get a used 250 gallon cage tank for $70 off CL. What do you guys think? I wont keep more than 100-150 gallons to save on weight and gas

vs

 

[jgibson2980]

I had a tank like that, sold it. Purchased a 100 gallon tank off of cl. 250 and up is over kill 100 gallons is plenty enough for 7 to 10 cars. I never filled that big bulky taking up all the room in my van tank up all the way . I would fill it up to 100 or 125 and thats it. It just way more than needed and alot of extra and unneeded strain on your vehicle . Check out your local craigslist under farm equpiment .

 

[jwellsii]

:iagree: just remember 100 gallons is around 800 pounds

 

[Big Boi]

Thx for the quick replies!

Being in sunny S Florida, there are a lot of mobile detailer's. Ive been searching for a tank for months. Seems like the good tanks on CL are priced just as much as new ones. Or they are leaking/old.

The caged tanks are around $70-$100 in good condition. I wont be filling it up all the way either. I just wanted to get your take on the caged tanks, and if they're any good.

Thx

 

[FUNX650]

We used the "caged" tanks at work...Easy to move/stack.
Kept fork truck penetrating-accidents, to the "plastic
bladders", down to a minimum.

They have also found a home on many a farm.

Note/Hint:
There are smaller than 250 gal. capacity caged-tanks out there.

Items to consider:
-What is the source of your water? (cost per gal.)

-What with/How...
Are you going to pump the water in/out of the tank?

-Have you made preparations to collect the run-off effluent?

Good Luck in your endeavor!!



Bob

 

[Big Boi]

We used the "caged" tanks at work...Easy to move/stack.
Kept fork truck penetrating-accidents, to the "plastic
bladders", down to a minimum.

They have also found a home on many a farm.

Note/Hint:
There are smaller than 250 gal. capacity caged-tanks out there.

Items to consider:
-What is the source of your water? (cost per gal.)

-What with/How...
Are you going to pump the water in/out of the tank?

-Have you made preparations to collect the run-off effluent?

Good Luck in your endeavor!!



Bob

Awesome to hear! I will be going to look at a couple caged tanks this weekend.

I plan on connecting an inline 12v pump to the tank. In turn it will supply a pressure washer. I will do ONR washes mostly. And only use the water for heavily soiled vehicles, foam cannon, and engine/wheel well cleaning.

Thx

 

[FUNX650]

Awesome to hear! I will be going to look at a couple caged tanks this weekend.

I plan on connecting an inline 12v pump to the tank. In turn it will supply a pressure washer. I will do ONR washes mostly. And only use the water for heavily soiled vehicles, foam cannon, and engine/wheel well cleaning.

Thx

I was hoping I could possibly help some...

Sounds like you have a good plan. :xyxthumbs:

Happy Detailing...



Bob

 

[Big Boi]

Thx man

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