What Is A Baffled Tank?

What Are Baffled Tanks?

From car washes to industrial operations, baffled tanks are used for a wide range of purposes. Water is one of the most commonly transported items in baffled tanks. As water is super heavy and due to its weight and how it moves around in containers, the wrong transportation container could actually lead to a vehicle becoming unbalanced or suffering from poor steering when taking corners or manoeuvres. And this is where baffled water tanks come in.

Baffled water tanks are used as a safe solutions and are designed to eliminate the issues that come with transporting water. Baffled water tanks were developed specifically to transport water safely, this is because they restrict the water's movement in the tank through a well built system of baffles (holes and grooves) and sometimes special plates.

Baffled water tanks also range in size allowing for any quantity of water or liquid to be transported. Not only do they vary in size they also vary in colour such as the Water Regulation Advisory Scheme (WRAS).

Tanks that are WRAS approved are typically used for the transportation of storage of drinking water. When transporting water you must consider the weight as it can be extremely important as 1 litre of water is the same as kg and you must consider the overall weight of your vehicle, as well as the empty weight of the baffle tank should you have weight restrictions.

How Big Are Baffled Tanks?

If you’re looking to transport your water or any other type of liquid in the most safe and efficient way then you must ensure you choose the right size baffled tank, as what would be the point in using a tank that doesn’t maintain the sufficient water supply you need?

You also don’t want to carry more water than you need as this can be a waste not only in terms of space but also the amount of fuel used during transport not forgetting the extra strain on your vehicle. Make sure you know your vehicle's weight limit and also take this into consideration for safe transportation.

So choosing the right size baffled tank naturally depends on what you’re going to be using the liquid carried for. Also take into consideration your location and how long you’re going to need access to water for. Do you need to fill your tank additionally along the way? or are you going to have access to fill it everyday?

More About Baffled Tanks

As well as the size and colour of your baffled tank there are a few other considerations you may want to make, see below for recommendations.

OUTLET SIZE - Choosing the right outlet size for your baffled water tank is crucial and normally range from 0.75 to 1.5.

OUTLET VALVE - Some baffled tanks come without an outlet valve but this isn’t always the case, others may have a ball valve fitted so consider the type of valve and size.

VENTED LID - Once the tank is filled with water it’s important the pressure inside the tank is kept balanced, you need to make sure air can escape, this is why a ventilation lid is needed, the option should be available to get this when you invest in your baffled water tank.

EQUIPMENT - Depending on the type of baffled tank you buy or use and what you’re using it for you may need to get additional equipment such as a pump system or heavy duty hose.

Using Bulkhaul For Baffled Tank Transportation

At Bulkhaul, we have a range of baffled tanks, which are suitable for transportation water and a number of other liquids. We can provide baffled tank transportation across the UK and internationally and our expert team will ensure your liquid arrives safely. For more information or if you'd like to discuss a transportation request with us, then please don't hesitate to get in touch. One of the Bulkhaul team is always on hand to answer questions and deal with enquiries.