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Fiberglass water tank accessories

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24 inch I.D. fiberglass manway extension for 36 inch standard
bury depth below grade

  • Bolted cover & gaskets included 
  • Stainless steel hardware
  • Specify bury depth if other than 36 inches   

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4 inch I.D. cam-lock inspection hatch for bolted FRP covers

  • Cast aluminum with brass closure arms for padlock
  • Includes NPT female fitting on cover
  • Used to visually check level without removing cover bolts
  • May be used for refilling at 50 PSI maximum pressure

3

30 inch I.D. fiberglass manway extension for 36 inch standard bury depth below grade

  • Choose either hinged or bolted cover for the same price
  • Hinged overlapping "shoe box" style cover conforms to  AWWA potable standadards
  • Includes stainless hardware and manway flange gasket
  • Hinged cover flanges have holes for a padlock
  • Specify bury depth if other than 36 inches 

 4

48 inch I.D. weather tight manway enclosure vault for 36 inch standard bury depth below grade

  • Overlapping dust cover with two stainless handles 
  • Locking chain set and lock are not included  
  • 20 inch ID internal manway recommended for space
  • Manway may be centered or offset inside enclosure
  • Some field assembly required
  • Specify bury depth if other than 36 inches 

5

24 and 30 inch I.D. ring collar for low cost plastic culvert riser pipe

  • Plastic corrugated culvert pipe riser not included 
  • Cover at grade not included 
  • Not considered water tight
  • Commonly used on septic and rain collection tanks 
  • Field assembly required 

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Fiberglass tank ladders with
mounting brackets installed

  • Standard OSHA designs
  • Stainless steel hardware
  • Shipped loose and must be field installed inside tank
  • Specify potable water use when appropriate 

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Locking steel grade box
for manway security

  • Custom built to order for each manway size and application 
  • Allow 4 weeks for shop fabrication
  • Aluminum Treadbrite cover not automobile traffic rated
  • Drop handle and flange holes for a padlock
  • Shop iron oxide primer finish supplied on steel parts

 8

 20" x 30" polyethylene manway extension for 36 inch standard
bury depth below grade 

  • Gray color, UV resistant 
  • Overlapping hinged cover with dust seal and padlock hasp
  • Easy access with ample knee and shoulder room 
  • Tank entry opening 20" ID 
  • Upper portion inside diameter 30 inches at hinged cover
  • Includes internal safety cover with lanyard inside 

9

20 inch I.D. segmented spool type polyethylene manway extension

  • Each flanged segment is 18" tall / face to face
  • Stack and bolt as needed
  • Each 18" spool section Includes one gasket and stainless steel hardware
  • Grey color, UV resistant 
  • Can be shipped individually  by UPS

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3 inch water level inspection hatch for polyethylene cover

  • Cast aluminum with brass closure arms for padlock
  • Includes 3 inch bolt-in fitting
  • Used to visually check water level without removing cover bolts
  • May be used for refilling at 50 PSI maximum pressure
  • Padlock not included

11

4- 6- & 8 inch PVC vent head

  • Stainless steel insect screen inside
  • Slotted external poly guard
  • Includes NPT female tank fitting and PVC adapter
  • PVC riser pipe by others as needed 

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6 inch PVC vent with 2.5 inch NST/F refill swivel and plug 

  • Brass NFPA construction
  • Refill at 50 PSI maximum pressure
  • Includes tank fitting and PVC adapter
  • PVC riser pipe by others as needed


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Inspection fitting for 6 inch vent riser

6 inch PVC vent with locking 4 inch inspection hatch

  • Cast aluminum with brass  closure arms for padlock
  • Used to visually check water level with a flaslight
  • Not to be used for refilling
  • PVC riser pipe by others as needed 

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High level water control

  • Prevents "freeze-off" from overfilling tank
  • Diverts excess water into backfill
  • Includes check valve
  • Includes inner and outer debris filters 
  • Includes NPT 2" female tank fitting 

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Overflow assembly 2 inch pipe size


4- 6- & 8 inch overflow assembly

  • Diverts excess water to remote daylight discharge
  • Includes swing check valve and heavy metal rodent guard 
  • Includes PVC stub pipe and hump hose rubber flex connector at tank 
  • PVC piping run by others 

 

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6 inch NST- Male dry fire hydrant
for suction water supplies

  • Aluminum construction with metal cap and  chain lanyard
  • Removable strainer plate
  • 45, 90, 180 degre PVC head choice, all same price 
  • NFPA anti-vortex plate and 6 inch internal draw pipe
  • Includes 6 inch female NPT tank fitting and PVC adapter
  • PVC riser pipe by others 
  • Storz hydrant head available 

 

17

Siamese refill 2.5" X 2.5" NST
with clappered female swivels

  • Brass NFPA construction
  • Includes top and bottom adapters for PVC riser pipe
  • Includes 4" NPT tank fitting
  • Refill at 50 PSI max. pressure
  • PVC riser pipe by others 
  • Some field assembly required

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4 inch through 12 inch
flanged fittings with gussets

  • May be installed anywhere on tank heads or shell
  • Standard ANSI 150# flat flange face and bolt pattern
  • Gasket and bolts by others 
  • Available in standard pipe sizes through 12 inch       

 

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Anti-vortex blades in bottom suction fittings

  • Used on an outlet line feeding a pump or fire hydrant
  • Decreases water swirl to improve flow rate when tank nears empty
  • Available for flanged or threaded fittings 

 20




NPT tapered fiberglass female pipe thread half couplings 

  • May be installed anywhere on  tank heads or shell
  • Available in standard pipe sizes through 8 inch 
  • Use full couplings when threads are required both inside and outside the tank       

21

4 inch through 16 inch schedule
80 PVC stub pipe bonded
through tank head or shell

  • May be installed anywhere on tank heads or shell
  • Connection point for piping both inside or outside tank
  • Suitable for direct connection with a mechanical joint (MJ) or Dresser style compression fitting 

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Rubber flex member for flanged fiberglass fitting applications 

  • Mates up with standard 150#  ANSI flange and bolt pattern
  • Includes one gasket & stud kit
  • Includes poly protective wrap
  • Rated at 75 PSI working pressure
  • Avilable in standard flange sizes through 12 inch  


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Stainless flex members with male tapered pipe threads for pressure inlet and pumped discharge

  • Heavy clear vinyl jacket or stainless steel braid
  • Includes 1 reinforced PVC schedule 80 pipe adapter
  • Vinyl jacket version rated at 25 psi 
  • Braided jaclet version rated at 75 psi

 

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4- 6- & 8 inch Hump Hose low pressure flex couplers for PVC stub pipe connections

  • Rated for 25 psi working pressure
  • Fits schedule 40 pipe dia. 
  • Connects to tank stub pipe 
  • Stainless clamps included
  • Often used on wastewater treatment tanks, overflow connections, and rainwater collection lines 
  • Not for use as a bottom discharge flex (6:00 position) 

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Darco brand MaxFlex coupler 
for low pressure applications

  • Stainless body with PVC ends
  • Commonly use as discharge flex on fire service tanks
  • Available with PVC flanges or socket ends  
  • Different configurations and PVC adapters are available
  • Rated at 25 PSI working pressure  only when buried below grade 
  • Price varies with fitting ends and adapters required

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Submerged water inlet filter

  • Manway mount on brass 1 inch pitless adapter 
  • Uses universal filter cartridges
  • Includes 1" feed line stainless flex member and PVC adapter
  • Includes adjustable bypass pressure relief valve
  • Must be field installed
  • Installation requires hole saw and grinder work on site

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Float valve water inlet control

  • Manway mount on brass 1 inch pitless adapter 
  • Adjustable float arm for proper air space at top of tank 
  • Brass piping and backflow check valve
  • Includes 1" feed line stainless flex member and PVC pipe adapter
  • Must be field assembled
  • Installation requires hole saw and grinder work on site

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Pump mounting platform bonded to tank floor

  • 24" x 24" flat fiberglass surface
  • Raised 6" above floor for bolt access below platform
  • Rated for 250 pound maximum pump weight 
  • Field drill to mount equipment
  • Shield tank wall when drilling downward through platform 

 

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Water level gauge - mechanically float actuated

  • Requires no electric power
  • Metal guage body with weather proof clear viewing lens
  • Reads to 108 inches maximum  water depth 
  • Includes NPT female tank fitting
  • Must be field assembled & calibrated by the installer


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1 & 2 inch brass pitless adapter

  • Female pipe thread connections
  • Rated at 75 PSI working pressure
  • Includes braided stainless flex member & PVC pipe adapter 
  • Often used with submersible pumps or plumbing
  • Lift up slider to easily remove equipment for service  
  • Installation requires hole saw and grinder work on site  

31

Darco submersible bottom suction pump

  • 120 VAC - 1/2 HP - 50 PSI - 20 GPM discharge capacity
  • Adjustable pressure relief valve included (set at 75#)
  • Assembly mounts on 1 inch pitless adapter in manway
  • Lift up to remove pump 
  • Includes 1" ss flex member
  • Installation requires hole saw and grinder work on site
  • Use float tree and level control float switch kit

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PVC float tree and level control float switch kit

  • Sliding adjustable float position design
  • Includes 2 mounts with stainless steel hardware
  • Used to control pumping functions - up or down 
  • 3 wire, 12 amp (non mercury)SP/DT switch 
  • 1" PVC drop pipe by others
  • Suitable for potable water 

33

Alarm panel for high level or
low level water volume alert

  • 120 VAC power required
  • Plastic box mounts on post by tank or inside building 
  • Flashing red light and buzzer
  • Alarm silence switch on outside surface of panel
  • Use with Darco float tree level control float switch kit
  • Field assembly required 

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Fiberglass "half round" deadman anchor forms

  • 12 feet long / may be sawed down for shorter applications
  • Reuseable if oiled before pouring concrete
  • Follow Darco rebar location details in manual 
  • Must be supported with soil before pouring 

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Anchor strap and cable kits 
  • Fiberglass strap with forged steel eyes or hooks at ends
  • Includes one Darco strap tensioning tool (per vessel)
  • Includes 2 galvanized steel cables and 6 clamps per strap assembly 

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Bonded 24'' dia. bottom sump 

  • One piece - integral with tank
  • Suitable for submersible pumps up to 100 pounds
  • Allows complete tank volume usage 
  • Can incorporate an anti-vortex plate for NFPA suction hydrant compliance
  • 24" ID x 12" deep
  • Anti-vortex plate not included

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Bolt-on 24" dia. bottom sump 

  • Allows complete tank volume water usage
  • Often used for submersible or vertical turbine pumps
  • Bolted design with 32" total depth from bottom of tank
  • 24" inside diameter with tapered lower section 

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