500 Litre Water Tank, Upright, Baffled
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500 Litre Water Tank, Upright, Baffled
Product Overview
The 500 Litre Upright Baffled Water Tank is a robust and versatile solution for the storage and transportation of potable water and a wide range of other compatible liquids.
Manufactured from durable MDPE / polyethylene, this upright tank provides a nominal capacity of 500 litres, equivalent to approximately 132 imperial gallons. Its upright rectangular design provides substantial water storage capacity while maintaining a practical footprint for above-ground and mobile applications.
The tank features an integrated internal baffling system specifically designed to reduce water movement during transportation. The baffles are formed through grooves and openings within the tank, helping to disrupt the movement of liquid and reduce side-to-side sloshing.
This makes the tank particularly well suited to mobile applications such as window cleaning, car valeting, vehicle cleaning and other situations where water needs to be transported.
The natural translucent finish allows the approximate water level to be viewed through the tank, making it easy to monitor the remaining contents.
With an empty weight of approximately 35 kg and dimensions of approximately 620 × 1000 × 920 mm, this tank offers a useful combination of high-capacity storage, durability and practical handling.
The standard tank is supplied with a 1" BSP outlet and 8" lid, with a range of optional accessories available to adapt the tank to different water storage and delivery systems.
Key Features
- 500 litre nominal capacity
- Approx. 132 imperial gallons
- Upright rectangular design
- Integrated internal baffle system
- Manufactured from MDPE / polyethylene
- Suitable for potable water storage
- Suitable for a wide range of compatible liquids
- Natural translucent finish
- Approximate water level can be viewed through the tank
- Approx. 35 kg empty weight
- Dimensions of approximately 620 × 1000 × 920 mm
- Standard 1" BSP outlet
- Large 8" lid
- Approx. 187 mm lid opening
- Baffles help reduce water movement during transportation
- Ideal for window cleaning
- Suitable for car valeting
- Suitable for mobile vehicle cleaning
- Suitable for transporting liquids
- Other colours available
- Suitable for above-ground applications
- Capacity subject to approximately ±3% manufacturing variation
Upright Design
The 500 Litre Upright Baffled Water Tank provides a substantial amount of water storage while maintaining a practical rectangular footprint.
Measuring approximately 620 × 1000 mm across the base and 920 mm in height, the upright configuration makes efficient use of available space while providing 500 litres of nominal storage capacity.
This makes it suitable for a wide variety of applications, including:
- Window cleaning
- Car valeting
- Mobile vehicle cleaning
- Commercial cleaning
- Potable water storage
- Agricultural applications
- Horticultural applications
- Irrigation
- Vehicle-based water systems
- Temporary water storage
- General-purpose liquid storage
The tank should be installed on a suitable, stable and adequately supported surface.
Integrated Baffle System
The tank incorporates an internal baffle system designed to reduce the movement of water during transportation.
The baffling is created through grooves and openings that run through the tank, disrupting the movement of the liquid and helping to prevent excessive side-to-side sloshing.
This is particularly beneficial for mobile applications where the tank may be transported with a substantial volume of water inside.
Typical applications include:
- Window cleaning
- Car valeting
- Mobile vehicle cleaning
- Commercial cleaning
- Mobile pressure washing
- Vehicle-based water systems
- Liquid transportation
Reducing water movement can help improve stability during transportation, although the baffles do not eliminate liquid movement completely.
The tank must therefore be correctly installed and securely restrained before transportation. Tanks containing large volumes of liquid can be extremely hazardous if incorrectly secured.
Please also note that the internal baffle design reduces the usable capacity of the tank.
Applications
The 500 Litre Upright Baffled Water Tank is particularly suitable for mobile and commercial water storage applications.
Typical uses include:
- Window cleaning
- Car valeting
- Mobile vehicle cleaning
- Mobile pressure washing
- Commercial cleaning
- Potable water storage
- Agricultural water storage
- Horticultural applications
- Irrigation systems
- Vehicle-based water systems
- Temporary water storage
- General-purpose liquid storage
The integrated baffling makes the tank particularly useful where water needs to be transported as part of a mobile operation.
| Capacity | 500 litres |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W×L×H) | 620 × 1000 × 920 mm |
| Empty Weight | 35 kg |
| Material | MDPE |
Important — please read
Please ensure the product you are ordering is the correct size and suitable for the purpose. Special order, bespoke and non-stock tanks are not returnable. If you order a tank and find it is too big, too small, or unsuitable for your requirements, it can be expensive to return. Our cancellation & returns policy explains this in more detail — see Terms & Conditions.
Delivery charges
Our shipping costs cover most of the UK. However, parts of England, the Scottish Highlands and Islands (including areas north of the Glasgow / Edinburgh border), Isle of Wight, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Anglesey, Western Isles, Shetland Islands, Orkney Islands, Isles of Scilly, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland may cost more.
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Offloading
Unless a HIAB delivery has been booked at additional cost, it is the customer’s responsibility to offload with suitable equipment on the day of delivery. A failed delivery may result in additional charges.
We recommend that installers, plant hire and installation materials — excavators, aggregates and so on — are not booked until you are in receipt of the goods. Tanks Direct cannot be held responsible for costs incurred due to unforeseen delays; please see our terms for more details.
Any questions about your delivery? Contact the Sales Team on 01643 703358.
Thank you for your enquiry to return your order.
Please note, we may not be able to provide a refund for the original carriage costs paid and there may be further charges for restocking and collection to apply before your refund is processed.
Certain items may not be returnable, for example those made to order or for sanitary reasons. Please check the product page for more information.
If goods have been used, installed or are returned in less than 100% as new condition & we agree to take them back, further costs may apply. Please see our terms and conditions or contact us for more information on your specific order.
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