The optional extras that are available for a Tuffa water tank

You would expect a well-established business with a truly vast client list for its liquid storage solutions – ranging from local government and the transport sector to schools and universities, hospitals and offices alike – to have a keen appreciation of the many ways in which a tank can be tailored to what may be highly specialised customer needs. Sure enough, that is precisely the case with the renowned water tank range available from Tuffa (http://www.tuffa.co.uk).

With non-potable (process water), potable water and rainwater harvesting tanks all available from Tuffa in various specifications, it’s clear that from the ground up, the company pays attention to the most exacting customer needs – but for those instances in which specific functions need to be fulfilled by the water tank, an extensive options list exists. Topping said list are various size outlet connections, with Tuffa most commonly fitting the 1” and 2” bottom outlet. However, it is also possible to have further and larger connections fitted to the tank.

Also available in the extras list for those investing in water tanks are valves, including float valves, bottom entry valves, top entry valves, equilibrium float valves and more, in various sizes. Many of those purchasing a water tank from Tuffa are also eager to avoid the need to gravity feed, which is why they may have a submersible pump fitted, complete with a float that guards against it running dry. Finally, there are also downpipe filters available. These are rainwater filters that are installed in a section of the down pipe, and there are two types.

The first type of downpipe filter directs the cleaned rainwater out through a side outlet into a tank, with dirt and waste water passing on through the downpipe to the waste. The other type of downpipe filter works by ejecting the dirt through a front opening, with the cleaned water continuing along the downpipe to the connected tank or infiltration system. Rainwater is filtered and collected by the filter collector to ensure the best possible quality of water from the water tank. Made from high quality durable plastic, the filter collector removes leaves so that there is less risk of disease. It is thanks to the filter that sludge is eliminated in the water butt, which allows for the safe pumping of water with fewer algae and pipe blockages.

Under normal rainfall (85-95%), clean water is led by the filter collector to the storage tank in a highly efficient way. This is followed by the continuation of the dirty water and debris along the down pipe, with the filter acting as the overflow outlet once the tank is full. You can easily remove and clean the filter, while you can also rotate filter inserts through two positions, open or closed. Such optional extras like these can make a big difference to the value that a client extracts from their water tank, and Tuffa (http://www.tuffa.co.uk) is the most reputable firm from which they could possibly buy them.

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