Lid for water tank

[scantronic]

Hi all

I’m seeking a lid for my cold water storage tank

It’s a 40 gallon tank

I have attached an image of the tank model and the current non idea areangement

Thanks

 

[ree]

OP,
Why not contact BES for a "Tank lid for a 40 gal CWST" - also mention the shape & make of the tank.

 

[Mr.B]

I will be getting rid of my cold water storage tank but it's a round one. I think yours is rectangular but you haven't actually said.

I did look at the website and they didn't seem to show a FC60 model, I'm guessing it's pretty old.

And I'm not sure the lid will fit hrough the loft hatch.

And there would be the question of getting such an unwieldy thing to Middlesborough from Devon.

Not to mention the fact that I'm waiting and hoping to hear from the installer who has promisd to do the job (boiler replacement etc etc.) but isn't rushing to make arrangements.

Apart from all that I think we're in luck .....

 

[Deleted member 267285]

Might not be able to get one (brand new at least) because of the age of it.

 

[Mr.B]

A clear case for conversion to a combi then

Fellow contributor Bernard G would support the propsal without a moments doubt.

 

[fixitflav]

Middlesborough

Middlesbrough

 

[scantronic]

A clear case for conversion to a combi then

Fellow contributor Bernard G would support the propsal without a moments doubt.

not a chance i'm afraid, absolutely hate combi's!

 

[Elsa TLC]

Best thing is to switch over to an unvented cylinder or a combi, depending on size of property and finances.

What ever. Start cleaning your teeth at the kitchen sink with cold water.
Never clean or drink from taps that's supplied by a CWST.

 

[Deleted member 267285]

not a chance i'm afraid, absolutely hate combi's!

You could get an unvented cylinder as suggested, but seems a large expense if you’re happy with existing setup. If you really want a tight fitting lid (water regs) then buy a replacement cistern. If not persevere with what you have and maybe fashion a lid?

 

[Elsa TLC]

You could get an unvented cylinder as suggested, but seems a large expense if you’re happy with existing setup. If you really want a tight fitting lid (water regs) then buy a replacement cistern. If not persevere with what you have and maybe fashion a lid?

Totally agree. I always say to people look at the bigger picture and what are your plans.

Ie: no point fitting a shower pump if you plan on having a combi fitted in the coming summer.

I just didn't have a good constructive idea for a lid apart from a sheet of marine ply cut to size.

 

[fixitflav]

if you plan on having a combi fitted

He doesn't, very sensibly!

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

If not persevere with what you have and maybe fashion a lid?

You need something impervious to moisture, so it will not rot - which probably means plastic. I would suggest soffit board would serve that function OK...

https://www.eurocell.co.uk/fascia-and-soffits/soffit-boards 300mm x 5m, cheap as chips, and it fits together, like floorboards, with a tongue and grove. It would need a bit of timber on fixed on top, to hold it all together, using stainless steel screws.