JFC AquaCubes - Emergency Water Storage Tanks
Aim of Project:
Provision of emergency water storage solutions to Severn Trent Water company.
Materials Used:
These tanks are made from WRAS Approved UV protected rotationally moulded polyethylene and are supplied with a fully galvanised frame.
Brief Description:
JFC supply a range of portable emergency water tanks, known Aquacubes. These tanks are made from UV protected rotationally moulded polyethylene and are supplied with a fully galvanised frame. They are widely used in emergency situations to provide water to the public when adverse weather conditions such as periods of drought, flooding, severe freezing or general maintenance and repair prohibits water supply. In such situations these tanks are typically placed in a convenient location to supply emergency water to domestic residences in the event of mains water supply failure.
In recent years we have experienced unprecedented weather conditions both in Ireland and the UK over the winter months with extensive flooding and frost. Curtailment on public water supply and shortages due to frozen pipes has never been as common. With freezing temperatures the integrity of existing water pipe work has been seriously compromised with severe ground frost causing leaks and leading to interrupted water supply.
JFC Aquacube products have proved to be the perfect solution in such instances. In such situations these tanks are typically placed in a convenient location to supply emergency water to domestic residences in the event of mains water supply failure. They are now widely used by local authorities and national water companies to provide water to the public during periods of adverse weather conditions, general maintenance and repair of water supplies.
Our Initial pioneering project for the manufacture and supply of these emergency water storage solutions was for a company called “Severn Trent Water”. Severn Trent Water are one of the UK’S largest water company’s serving over 8 million customers across the heart of the UK, stretching from the Bristol Channel to the Humber, and from central Wales to the East Midlands.
Accreditation:
Suitable for Potable and Non Potable water use, JFC Aquacubes are approved under Regulation 31 of the Water Supply Regulations 2000 which implements Article 10 of the council of European Union Drinking Water (DWD) for use in public water supplies.
Features:
• Fitted with integrated forklift guides for ease of manoeuvrability.
• Lockable external lid
• Optional 2.5 inch fitting for fast filling via a water hydrant
• Suitable for Potable and Non Potable water use
• Sizes: 1100 & 1800L
• Can be tailor made to customer specific requirements
1100L Tank Specification:
• Dimensions: 1000 x 1200 x 1740 (mm)
• Capacity: 1100L
• 2.5 inch BS336 inlet with non-return valve.
• 2 inch lockable drain valve.
• 2 (¾ inch) lockable supply taps.
• Top entry manway with vent and insect screen
• 4 lifting points on frame
• Outer lockable cover with concealed hinges to cover manway and inlet
• 4 Lashing points provided to fasten to vehicle.
• Optional reflective markers fitted to frame.
1800L Tank Specification:
• Dimensions: 2292 x 1420 x 1105 (mm)
• Capacity : 1800L
• Galvanised frame to BS729 (British standards)
• 2.5inch BS336 Inlet with non-return valve
• 2 inch lockable drain-off
• 2 (¾ inch) lockable supply taps
• Top entry manway with vent and insect protection screen
• Outer lockable cover with concealed hinges to cover manway and inlet
• 4 lifting points on frame
• Fork lift guides fitted to frame
• Optional reflective markers fitted to frame
• 4 Lashing points provided to fasten to vehicle.
• Optional level gauge
JFC is a global organisation which is renowned worldwide for its quality products. Founded in 1987 we have manufacturing and sales offices and in 5 countries – Ireland, the UK, the Netherlands, Poland and South Africa and our products are sold in over 40 international markets. We control all the major aspects of our business including raw material sourcing, recycling, R&D and engineering which gives us the ability to respond quickly to changing customers’ needs and market developments. Furthermore with over 25 years’ manufacturing expertise in the rotational moulding sector the company also applies its plastic design and manufacturing expertise to offer business-to-business and contract manufacturing solutions.
Companies Involved:
Severn Trent Water – Initial Project for supply of Emergency Water Storage Tank Solutions. JFC Aquacubes are now widely used by Local Authorities and National Water companies.
Contact
United Kingdom
JFC Plastics Ltd, Hardwick Road, Astmoor Ind Estate, Runcorn Cheshire, WA7 1PH
Tel: (+) 44 (0) 1928 583391
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.jfcplastics.com
Ireland
JFC Manufacturing Co Ltd, Weir Road, Tuam, Co Galway
Tel: + 353(0) 93 24066
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.jfc.ie
