WATER TANK flex., 0.85m³ + 2" gate valve + lid + harness

Flexible water tank of 0.85m³, with a 2" or DN50 gate valve, a plastic lid and a harness. Part of the (KWATKTANT01 KIT, WATER TANK, 0.85 m³, flexible, transport)

For the transport of drinking water on a trailer or a pick-up. Could also be used for the storage, chlorination and distribution of drinking water.​

The MSF supply centres provide different brands, but all of them meet the following specifications:

• Flexible "pillow shaped" tank
• Capacity: 850 litres
• Dimensions (may vary depending on the supplier):
• ± 1.80 x 1.00 m (MSF-Logistique)
• ± 2.60 x 2.00 m (MSF-Supply)
• Liner: resistant PVC, anti UV, yellow or blue colour
• Central opening of 120 mm at the top of the tank for filling + lid
• PVC lateral distribution plug, 2" ND50 + gate valve and Guillemin coupling
• Harness to secure the tank to the pick-up
• MSF logo + volume indication
• Supplied with groundsheet and repair kit

Specifications

Fabric characteristics:

• Polyester Weft complex
• Density 1100 g/m²
• Construction base cloth: PANAMA 2/2, 12x12 threads/cm²
• Tensile strength: > 4500 N per 5 cm
• Minimum tearing strength: > 500 N
• Temperature resistance: -30°C to + 70°C
• Thickness: +/- 1 mm with double thickness around outlet and filling orifices.
• Waterproof quality: minimum 1 bar

Internal fabric quality:

• PVC food grade complying with European directive (2002/72/CE)- certified
• Preferably white

External fabric quality:

• UV resistant PVC
• Yellow/clear blue/dark blue colour. Opaque

For water transport

Use only a vehicle able to carry at least 850 kg (e.g. Toyota Land Cruiser).

DRIVE SLOWLY!

Caution, the tank is not compartmentalized: water movements within the tank can destabilize the car.

Always firmly secure the tank to the pick-up using the harness.

Remove any sharp object (nails, splinters...) from the platform, and place the tank on its groundsheet.

Caution

Clean and let the tank dry completely inside and outside before storing it back. Talcum powder can help to absorb the last of the humidity.

For more detailed information and instructions see also "Public Health Engineering in Precarious Situations", MSF, 2^nd edition, 2010:

• T.B. 2.34 Water trucking
• T.B. 2.36 Installation of flexible reservoirs
• T.B. 2.37 Cleaning of flexible reservoirs.