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Fiberglass water tank accessories

1


Fiberglass manway extensions for 3 foot standard bury depth

  • Standard inside diameters are:    20" - 24" - 30" - 36"
  • Stainless steel hardware and gaskets included
  • Specify bury depth if other than 36 inches
  • Slip-In poly plug covers available for manhole or street box applications

2


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 manway 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 with easy access hinged cover

  • Available only on 30" ID size
  • Hinged overlapping "shoe box" style cover conforms to AWWA potable standards
  • Includes stainless hardware and manway gasket
  • Hinged cover flanges have holes for a padlock (by others)
  • Specify bury depth if other than 36 inches
  • Less secure than bolted design against forced entry by vandals

4


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

  • Overlapping domed dust cover with 2 stainless handles
  • Chain set and lock are not included (by others if needed)
  • 20 inch ID internal manway recommended for space
  • Manway may be centered or offset inside enclosure to make room for tank fittings
  • Some field assembly required
  • Specify bury depth if other than 36 inches

5


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

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

6


Fiberglass tank ladders with mounting brackets installed

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

7


Locking steel grade box with aluminum cover for security

  • Aluminum treadbrite cover is not rated for automobile traffic
  • Drop handle and flange holes for a padlock (by others)
  • Specify internal bolted or poly plug cover as needed
  • Shop iron oxide primer finish supplied on steel frame
  • Often used in public areas
  • Available with 26", 32", or 36" square internal opening

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 at tank entry point

9


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

  • Each flanged section is 18 inches tall - face to face
  • Stack and bolt as needed
  • Includes one gasket and stainless bolt kit per section
  • Grey color, UV resistant
  • Specify bolted or plug cover
  • Can UPS ship individually

10


3 inch water level inspection hatch for polyethylene cover

  • Cast aluminum with brass closure arms for padlock (by others)
  • 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

11


4", 6", & 8 inch PVC vent heads

  • Stainless steel insect screen inside (8 mesh standard)
  • Slotted external poly guard
  • Includes NPT female tank fitting and PVC adapter
  • PVC riser pipe by others as needed for proper height

12


High water level control

  • Prevents riser "freeze-off" from overfilling tank above full level
  • Diverts excess water slowly into backfill material
  • Includes check valve & filters
  • Includes NPT 2" female tank fitting
  • Do not use when tank is connected to a well or city water line supply
  • For truck water delivery only
  • Often used on Fire Cisterns

13


4, 6, & 8 inch overflow assemblies

  • Diverts excess water to remote daylight discharge area
  • 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

14


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

  • Aluminum NFPA construction with metal cap and chain lanyard
  • Removable strainer plate
  • 45, 90, or straight PVC fitting choice below head
  • 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
  • Female swivel and Storz hydrant heads also available
  • Some field assembly required

15


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 pressure 50 PSI max.
  • 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
  • Tangential shell placement at additional cost
  • Consider using flexible pipeline couplings at all tank fittings

17


Anti-vortex blades in bottom suction fittings

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

18


NPT tapered fiberglass female pipe thread full and 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

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

  • May be installed anywhere on tank heads or shell
  • Tangential placement at additional cost
  • Connection point for piping both inside or outside tank
  • Consider using flexible pipeline couplings at all tank fittings
  • Suitable for connection with a rubber ring mechanical joint (MJ) or compression fitting

20


Rubber flex member for flanged fiberglass fitting applications

  • Mates up with standard 150# ANSI flange and bolt pattern
  • Includes one gasket & stud kit for tank side of coupling only
  • Includes poly protective wrap
  • Rated at 75 PSI working pressure
  • Available in standard pipe flange sizes through 12 inch
  • Not NSF listed but suitable for potable water applications

21


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, allows maximum flexibility
  • Braided jacket version rated at 75 psi, but is less flexible

22


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

  • Rated for 25 psi working pressure
  • Fits schedule 40 PVC pipe
  • Connects to tank stub pipe
  • Stainless clamps included
  • Often used on wastewater treatment tanks, overflow connections, and rainwater collection inlet lines
  • Install at or above full tank water level
  • Not for use in bottom of tank discharge flex applications

23


Darco brand Maxi-Flex coupler for low pressure applications

  • Stainless body with PVC ends
  • Far more flexible in all directions than traditional rubber types
  • Suitable for seismic areas and expansive clay soils
  • Commonly use as a 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

24


Submerged water inlet filter

  • Manway mount on brass 1 inch pitless adapter
  • Uses universal filter cartridges
  • Easily removed for filter change
  • Includes 1" feed line stainless flex member and PVC adapter
  • Includes adjustable bypass pressure relief valve
  • Must be field installed
  • Requires hole saw and grinder work on site
  • Installation must comply with local plumbing codes

25


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 included
  • Includes 1" feed line stainless flex member and PVC pipe adapter
  • Field assembly and piping required
  • Requires hole saw and grinder work on site
  • Installation must comply with local plumbing codes

26


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 and calibrated by the installer

28


1 & 2 inch brass pitless adapters

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

29


Darco submersible bottom suction high pressure pump

  • 120 VAC - 1/2 HP - 50 PSI - 20 GPM discharge capacity
  • Plugged port for optional pressure relief valve
  • For household water supply use or low volume irrigation
  • Assembly mounts on 1 inch pitless adapter in manway
  • Lift up to easily remove pump
  • Includes 1" ss flex member
  • Installation requires hole saw and grinder work on site
  • Use float tree and level control float switch kits as needed
  • Installation must comply with local plumbing codes

30


PVC float tree and level control float switch kits

  • Sliding adjustable float position design
  • Includes 2 mounts with stainless steel hardware
  • Used to control pumping functions - up or down
  • Includes one 3 wire, 12 amp (non mercury) SP/DT switch
  • 1" PVC drop pipe by others
  • Installation must comply with local electrical codes
  • Additional switch kits available

31


Alarm panel for high level or low level water volume alert

  • 120 VAC power required
  • Sealed box mounts on post by tank or inside building
  • Flashing red light and buzzer
  • Alarm silence switch on outside surface of panel
  • Includes float tree and 1 level control float switch kit
  • Field assembly required

32


Fiberglass "half round" deadman forms for on-site pouring

  • 12 feet long / may be sawed down for shorter applications
  • Ships along side tank on trailer
  • Reuseable if oiled before pouring concrete
  • Follow Darco deadman size and rebar location details in manual
  • Must be fully supported with compacted soil before pouring
  • Use split cardboard caisson tubes when deadmen must be poured before tank delivery

33


Anchor strap and cable kits

  • Each kit contains 1 fiberglass strap with forged steel eyes or hooks at both ends
  • Includes one Darco ratcheting strap tensioning tool (per tank)
  • Includes 2 galvanized ½" steel connection cables and 6 clamps per strap assembly
  • No turnbuckles are required

34


Bonded 24" dia. bottom sump

  • One piece - molded into tank
  • 24" in diameter x 12" deep
  • Suitable to locate submersible pumps up to 150 pounds
  • Allows complete tank volume discharge through suction pipe
  • Can incorporate an anti-vortex plate for NFPA suction hydrant compliance when needed
  • Anti-vortex plate not included

35


Bolt-on 24" diameter bottom sump

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


Prices subject to change.
Written quotes honored for thirty (30) days only.

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