Biodiesel Tanks

Hey guys I was just curious to know if anyone had a parts list for some biodiesel tanks into ferm. tanks? I am purchasing 110gallon and wanted to know about the gaskets for the covers as well. Thanks.

 

Might have better results at www.probrewer.com. Not too many people here doing half the yearly limit in one shot.

 

Are you talking about the Ace Rotomold tanks? I have six of the 110s, and the part number for those (at tank depot) is A-INFD110-30. You need the full drain (FD) version, with the stand part no A-IN40/85-ST (http://www.tank-depot.com/productdetails.aspx?part=A-IN40/85-ST)

The racking bulkhead part number is FAA050PB, and you'll need a 38mm (1-1/2 inch) hole saw to cut the appropriate hole
Into that, you would screw a 1-1/2 in triclover-MPT adaptor http://www.brewershardware.com/1.5-Tri-Clover-X-1-2-Male-NPT.html
and attach to it a triclover ball valve (pick your favorite, there are lots of options for this) with appropriate clamp and gasket (I prefer the flanged EPDM gaskets for cold-side)

For the bottom, you need a 2" MPT to 2" triclover http://www.brewershardware.com/TC20M20.html
To that, clamp a 2" 90deg elbow with the appropriate clamp and gasket http://www.brewershardware.com/2-Tri-Clover-90-Elbow.html
and to that, add a sanitary butterfly valve http://www.brewershardware.com/2-Tri-Clover-Butterfly-Valve-Pull-Trigger.html, again, with more clamps and gaskets. On the end of that, you'll need a 2" cap http://www.brewershardware.com/2-Tri-Clover-Cap.html

Oh, and I really really suggest drilling out your stand caster holes to 1/2" so you can put these on: http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/119/1343/=ne60wx
Makes moving them around much easier.

You'll need a good bit to go through that 1/4" plate steel, though.

 

Edited- I switched up an FPT/MPT but the links are all still good. I highly recommend Brewer's Hardware. Prices are the best in the business- I compared every part on every website imagineable. Customer service is even better.

 

Thanks! I appreciate the help.

 

What did you use for a gasket on the main tank lid...anything?

 

I haven't decided yet, and I may not even use one but McMaster has such a huge selection of O-rings I'll probably just measure it and get something appropriately sized.

 

Did you ever get an O-Ring yet that fits the top? Also, does your racking ball valve hold up by just threading the fitting into the tank? I am thinking there may need to be a backing nut w/ washer and nut and washer in front to squeeze the tank in the middle...maybe not...thanks