Anyone here using slim tanks? We’re Putting together a new build and was thinking about trying them out to save on footprint. Can’t find much online from others… when I spoke to someone from Manatee about their new 200 gallon slim tanks they said “these don’t bulge…. really”.. I asked him if they had any bulging with them, and he said they really haven’t seen them tested in the field yet.
Will be using a 200 for buffer and 100 for chem. If anyone has had any experience with some that do not bulge I’d appreciate it the recommendation.
I run 2 -100s and they bulge some. No biggie. Been bulging for 5 years and still going strong. Have a cross member on skid setup that hits them about 1/2 way up so they don’t bulge more than about 1/2’
How much does Manatee want for the 200? I’ve thought about going that way just because my 2-100s are really hard to get to if ever the connector hose or fittings ever spring a leak. So far they haven’t but as I said, been 5 years so know it’s about time.
I have been looking into this as well for our van setup, currently have a 275 IBC in there taking up all the space. From what I have found they are about $600 each
I got the same thing when I added it to the cart… if thats a true, thats a steal. But based on Manatee’s own policy page, I’d expect a follow-up call or shipping adjustment after the order is placed. Everywhere else I’ve seen them for sale it’s the same base price, plus $100-500 for shipping (free pick-up obviously).
actually I found some 200 gallon PCO tanks I can get locally for under $600.. now the question is, are the additional 10” of space worth $200+? or just go with a 150 and save even more. Ultimately the buffer tank size is just as good as the speed of the incoming flow….
Yeah, my first ever rig had a 65 I think and it was fine. The reason I kept going higher was because every now and then we had little odd jobs that we needed to roll with a little bit of water in the tank. But 150 is enough for those situations.
If you’ll are getting by with less than 200 then you’ve got some incredible flow in your area or your taking too many breaks, lol. I run out all the time. But once I start working I’m rarely off the gun for more than a few min an hour
I start with 325 every day and I run out regularly–even with dual feeding the buffer tank. Granted, I’m running an 8 and a 5 most days. But even when I just ran an 8, I could run low.
Newer houses around here especially are notorious for low gpm from the spigot.
If you’re running your water supply through the reel, it’s not saving you any time at the end of the day if you’re running out of water. Takes 30 seconds to connect directly to the whip & bypass the restriction. I can dual feed both Jobe valves but it doesn’t happen every day.
I found some 200 gallon PCO tanks I can get locally for under $600.. now the question is, are the additional 10” of space worth $200+? or just go with a 150 and save even more. Ultimately the buffer tank size is just as good as the speed of the incoming flow….
