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Fiberglass water tank accessories

1

Polyethylene Octank Module

Polyethylene OcTank module

  • 2000 gallon nominal capacity 
  • Suitable for potable water
  • NSF 61 listed high density polyethylene potable water approved resin - gray color  
  • May be dry buried, no need to add water during backfill 
  • Maximum soil cover depth 36"
  • Empty ship weight 800 pounds per module 
  • Price $1.25 / gallon - R 1/08 

 2

Polyethylene Octank Module

OcTank Installation Details

  • Each module includes an 18" spool access riser with bolted cover, intended for burial 
  • Installation requires a coarse sand bed and sand backfill to top of tank, followed by soil cover and mound at grade
  • Avoid wet locations unless using deadman anchors or a bed subdrain to daylight
  • Bypass excess rainwater to a remote discharge location  

3

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

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

  • Each stackable flanged segment is 18 inches tall
  • Gray color, UV stabile resin  
  • Includes all bolts and gasket 
  • Stainless steel & brass hardware
  • Can be shipped individually  by UPS
  • Price $307 per 18" section

 4

Polyethylene manway extension

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

  • Overlapping hinged cover with padlock hasp and rubber dust seal
  • Gray color, UV stabile resin
  • May be cut down for shallower bury - specify bury depth if other than 36 inches
  • Tank lower entry diameter is 20 inches
  • Upper portion inside diameter is 30 inches for shoulder room and easy access 
  • Includes internal safety cover and poly rope lanyard  
  • Price $347 

5


3 inch water level inspection hatch on manway cover with cross arms for padlock

  • Aluminum Cam-Lock design
  • Includes bolt-in cover fitting
  • Used to visually check level
  • May be used for refilling at 50 psi maximum pressure
  • Price $117

 6


Steel grade box for manway security

Locking grade box with aluminum treadbright cover for manway security

  • 26" x 26" square inside size
  • Choose internal bolted cover or poly plug with handle 
  • Not automobile traffic rated
  • Aluminum cover, drop down handle, and holes for padlock
  • Freight additional if not shipped along with tank 
  • Price  $350

7

4 inch PVC vent head

Plug type cover to replace bolted cover on 20 inch I.D. spool risers

  • Slip fit poly plug with handle
  • Light weight but durable
  • Not automobile traffic rated
  • Not secure without grade box #6
  • Choose either bolted or plug cover
  • Price $86

 8

6 inch PVC vent head

4 inch or 6 inch PVC vent head

  • Removable stainless steel insect screen inside
  • Slotted external poly guard
  • Includes top hub adapter
  • PVC riser pipe by others
  • 4 inch price $148 
  • 6" inch price $220

9

Fire hose refill 2.5 NST/F

Fire hose refill 2.5 inch NST/F 
mounted on 6 inch vent

  • Brass NFPA construction
  • Fire hose thread with swivel and plug on lanyard
  • Refill at 50 PSI maximum pressure
  • Includes top hub tank adapter
  • PVC riser pipe by others
  • Price $560

 10

Inspection fitting for 6 inch vent

Inspection hatch on 6 inch vent

  • Aluminum Cam-Lock design
  • Drilled cross arms for padlock
  • Used to visually or stick check water level
  • Should not be used for refilling
  • Includes top hub tank adapter
  • PVC riser pipe by others
  • Price $370

11


2 inch mini vent for manway cover


2 inch mini vent for manway covers

  • Mounts on manway or spool with bolted cover 
  • Includes 2 inch bolt-in fitting
  • Stainless steel insect screen
  • Louvered plastic guard 
  • PVC riser pipe by others if increased height is needed 
  • Price $60

 12

Overflow assembly 2 inch

Overflow head assembly

  • Diverts excess water to remote daylight discharge
  • Includes swing check valve and galvanized steel rodent guard  
  • 2 inch size includes stainless flex member and tank fitting
  • PVC piping run by others
  • 2 inch price $167
  • 4 inch price $266
  • 6 inch price $401
  • 8 inch price $596 

13

Float valve water level control

  • Manway mount on one inch brass pitless adapter 
  • Adjustable float arm for proper air space allowance
  • Brass piping and brass  backflow check valve
  • Includes 1" feed line stainless flex member and PVC adapter
  • Install to meet plumbing code 
  • Must be field assembled
  • Price $294

 14

Well water inlet filter

  • Manway mount on one inch brass pitless adapter 
  • Uses universal filter cartridges
  • Includes 1" feed line stainless flex member and PVC adapter
  • Includes adjustable bypass pressure relief valve
  • Install to meet plumbing code
  • Must be field assembled
  • Price $404

15

1 inch brass pitless adapter

  • Installed in manway collar just above the manway flange 
  • Rated at 75 PSI working pressure
  • Includes stainless steel flex member and PVC adapter
  • Often used with submersible  mult-stage deep well style household pressure pumps
  • Lift up slider to remove pump
  • Price $146

 16




2 inch plastic quick disconnect

  • Installed in manway collar
  • 2 inch female pipe thread connection
  • Rated at 25 PSI working pressure
  • Includes ss flex member, PVC adapter, and 2" tank fitting
  • Often used with low pressure single-stage dewatering pumps
  • Lift up slider to remove pump
  • Price $173

17

PVC float tree & float switch kit

  • 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
  • Some field assembly required
  • Price $95
  • Additional switches $62 ea.

 18

Submersible bottom suction
Darco pump

  • 120 VAC - 1/2 HP - 50 PSI - 20 GPM discharge capacity
  • Assembly includes 1 inch pitless adapter in manway
  • Lift up on T-handle to remove pump from tank
  • Includes 1" ss flex member
  • Includes adjustable brass pressure relief valve
  • Price $556
  • For low water level pump shut down, add float tree kit $95  

19

Submersible dewatering type Low Pressure Darco pump

  • 120 VAC - 3/4 HP - 80 GPM at 10 feet of head 
  • Includes 2 inch quick coupler in manway collar
  • Lift up on coupler to remove pump from tank
  • Includes 2 " ss flex member
  • Includes low water level pump shut down float switch
  • Price $442

 20



Alarm panel for high level or
low level water volume alert

  • 120 VAC power required
  • Plastic weather tight alarm box mounts on post by manway or inside building 
  • Red light and alarm buzzer
  • Alarm silence switch on outside of box 
  • Includes one float tree kit with one universal float switch
  • Some field assembly required
  • Price $212

21

Suspended pump mount platform

Suspended pump mount and equipment platform

  • 20" x 24" flat plastic surface
  • Adjustable up or down and side to side
  • Max. pump diameter 9 inches 
  • Rated for 100 lbs. max. weight
  • Field drill plastic platform to mount equipment 
  • Shield tank wall when drilling downward through platform
  • Price $164

 22

High level water control

  • Prevents "freeze-off" from overfilling above full level
  • Diverts excess water into backfill
  • Includes back-flow check valve for potable water applications 
  • Includes inner & outer foam filter inserts
  • Use on systems filled by tank truck or water delivery service only (do not use with wells or city water supply lines)
  • Price $96

23

Bolt-in tank fittings NPT-F x NPT-F

Bolt-in fittings with internal NPT female threads   

  • Polypropylene bolt flanges 
  • Both fitting sides have NPT internal female threads
  • Rated for 25 psi maximum
  • Stainless bolts & gaskets included
  • Field install with hole saw and battery powered drill
  • Must fit flat both inside and outside for proper seal 
  • Install nuts to inside of tank 
  • 2" price $39
  • 2" all stainless / 75 psi $
  • 3" price $52
  • 3" all stainless / 75 psi $

 24


Stainless flex members MPT x MPT for water inlet and pumped discharge



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

  • Heavy clear vinyl jacket or stainless steel braid
  • Includes one sch. 80 reinforced PVC pipe adapter
  • NOTE pressure ratings below
  • 1inch - braided / rated at 75 psi working pressure / $90
  • 2" vinyl jacket - 25 psi / $105
  • 2" braided -  75 psi / $129 
  • 3" vinyl jacket - 25 psi / $159
  • 3" braided - 75 psi / $231 

25

Tank pipeline fittings mount at top or bottom of module / inlet or discharge



Pipeline adapters at top or bottom of modules for inlet or discharge applications

  • 4", 6", or 8" PVC pipeline connection sizes 
  • Includes rubber sealing sleeve and stainless steel twin clamps 
  • Adapters are rubber and eliminate the need for flexible members at these fitting points
  • 4" PVC socket price $161 
  • 6" PVC socket price $223
  • 8" PVC pipe stub price $103

 26

Float and dial type water level gauge

Float and dial type
water level gauge

  • Requires no electric power
  • Reads the inches of water depth in storage tank
  • Metal gauge body and weather proof clear viewing lens
  • Must be field assembled and calibrated by the owner 
  • Price $376

27

6 inch NST-M dry fire hydrant

6 inch NST- Male dry fire hydrant

  • Threaded aluminum cap with cable lanyard
  • Removable plastic strainer 
  • 45, 90, 180 degree schedule 40  PVC top fitting choice 
  • Anti-vortex plate at foot of 6" draw pipe is included
  • Includes top hub tank adapter 
  • Some field assembly required 
  • Price $303
  • Add for 6" female swivel $90

 28

Top hub accessory adapter

Top hub accessory adapter  

  • Includes rubber seal and stainless steel twin clamps
  • Choose either 4 or 6 inch vertical riser pipe size
  • Includes PVC socket coupling above rubber seal
  • PVC riser pipe by others 
  • Price either 4" or 6" size $80

29



Antibuoyancy anchor cable kit

  • One kit required per module
  • Includes 2 galvanized 3/8 inch steel cables with 6 cable clamps
  • Includes 6 rubber tank protection guide sleeves
  • Includes Darco reusable cable tensioning tool (1 per order)
  • Price $140 per module

 30

Top hub accessory adapter

Cardboard caisson tubes for making deadmen on site 

  • 2 forms required for each  module to be anchored
  • 12 inch diameter by 90 inches long
  • Rebar and concrete by others
  • May be shipped with tank or purchased by the installer at a local lumber yard 
  • Price per pair $80

31

Clarifier inlet upgrade package

  • Includes nylon leaf and trask basket 
  • Washable poly filter pack 
  • Inlet pipe stub 6 inch SDR 35 
  • Requires additional 6" vent
  • No top interconnect normally installed with this assembly
  • Price $996 (plus one module and one 6 inch vent)

 32

Manway grommets for gutter rain water inlets

Leaf and debris basket for gutter downspout leaders  

  • Bury with lid exposed above grade
  • Locate in roof leader between downspout and storage tank
  • Debris basket easily removed for periodic cleaning
  • Accepts smooth bore 4" or 6" PVC pipe
  • Field preparation and assembly required
  • Rubber sealing sleeves and hose clamps by others
  • Freight additional if not shipped with tank order
  • Price $325 

33

Manway grommets for gutter rain water inlets

Manway grommet for rain water
inlet pipe connections 

  • Not intended for potable water 
  • Includes rubber grommet and stainless worm clamp
  • Fits SDR 35 or schedule 40 PVC plastic pipe
  • Choose 4" or 6" pipe size
  • Field installation recommended
  • Price for either size $26 

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