fixing in water tank

[Riles3]

Hi All again,

Anyone fixed in a 650l tank in a swb transit???? anyone know where to get metal plates and bolts from?

 

[spruce]

Hi All again,
Anyone fixed in a 650l tank in a swb transit???? anyone know where to get metal plates and bolts from?

Get high tensile bolts from a fastner supplier.

I would contact an engineering firm and ask them the make some spreader plates up for you.

We have a steel stockist about 10 miles from us and I usually get any steel requirements from them - however they only sell full lengths of steel and now have a minimum order.

You could order a couple of lengths of flat bar from Ebay suppliers and cut and drill your own spreader plates.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MILD-STEEL-FLAT-BAR-VARIOUS-SIZES-AVAILABLE-/200910063444?pt=UK_BOI_Metalworking_Milling_Welding_Metalworking_Supplies_ET&var=500151990941&hash=item2ec72c4754#ht_0wt_0

The 30mm x 5mm should be enough, although the wider and thicker the better.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mild-Steel-Flat-Bar-flat-bar-steel-welding-fabrication-ironworks-metal-works-/111200307900?pt=UK_BOI_Metalworking_Milling_Welding_Metalworking_Supplies_ET&var=410229542270&hash=item19e40e0abc#ht_321wt_1161

The 40mm by 10mm thick would be much better, but would take longer to drill. If you are using a small angle grinder to cut lengths, please take care - they are killers.

Once cut and drilled, paint it with Hammerite paint to slow the rusting down.

 

[Riles3]

Cheers mate that's great advice. Ill see what I can get hold of prob go for the 40mm like you said just to make sure.