Static Ibc tank frozen

[Den]

As the title states, took precautions with my van put radiator in there, brought nano trolley indoors even though non of my 25l barrels have frozen in my storage coal shed which is a bonus, but my 600l Ibc tank stored in my plastic keter shed is frozen solid hope the submersible pump isnt damaged. 

 

[Barry Williamson]

I had several 25l barrels split between the car and the shed - all totally frozen. Hope your tank not damaged.


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[Den]

Hope you right won’t find out untill it defrosted.

had a couple of 25l drums in the van freeze when I forgot to put my radiator in but I did remember to cover with a duvet so tank and hose wasn’t frozen only the drums.

 

[J and S]

Van tank frozen....3 barrels in garage in a line, two are frozen the third is perfect.

 

[scottish cleaning service]

Bizarre the third is ok? must have been placed furthest away from cold air.

 

[Marko067]

I haven’t worked this week at all. Checked my car out yesterday and oddly even though the temps have been as low as -4, the two and a half barrels of water in my car boot haven’t frozen. I’m concerned about the booster and heating pump in my outside cabin even though there is a frost heater in there. I’ll probably check it all out over the weekend. Here’s hoping!

 

[Den]

I haven’t worked this week at all. Checked my car out yesterday and oddly even though the temps have been as low as -4, the two and a half barrels of water in my car boot haven’t frozen. I’m concerned about the booster and heating pump in my outside cabin even though there is a frost heater in there. I’ll probably check it all out over the weekend. Here’s hoping!

Hope all is ok is your tank and ro in th cabin as well have check to see if they are frozen? 

 

[Marko067]

Tank and all barrels except one are unfrozen. The one that is frozen was only 1/4 full so it hasn’t damaged the barrel. But I’ve got several spare ones so it’s no big deal there. Just done a visual check of the RO and DI and both appear good but they are directly above the heater. However, both pumps and the trolley are immediately beneath it so I’m hoping the proximity to the heater has done the trick. I have a spare pump for the trolley and a spare Shurflo so should be ok if any of the pumps have gone. My water heater is in the cabin as well and it is also close to the heater so I think I’ll be ok

 

[Den]

all sounds good ? just glad there is no damage for you.

 

[CM Cleaning Services]

I'm hoping for no damage to anything van tank , pump, di vessels, reel all been frozen solid in van all week .... the downside to having no off road parking and everything fitted in van

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[Den]

Fingers crossed there no damage ?

 

[Marko067]

Because I’ve got my water usage down during this last year I was saying to my wife at the beginning of last week how I’d gotten away with only one 19kg propane gas bottle this winter and didn’t think I’d need another. Shoulda kept my mouth shut!

 

[Iron Giant]

Static tank in shed has been fine in lows of - 6. Van tank and equipment absolutely fine in garage but mine is in the middle of a small block with outer wall been stone.

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[Den]

Static tank in shed has been fine in lows of - 6. Van tank and equipment absolutely fine in garage but mine is in the middle of a small block with outer wall been stone.

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Going to have to insulate my keter storage So my Ibc tank don’t freeze again. 

 

[Iron Giant]

Going to have to insulate my keter storage So my Ibc tank don’t freeze again. 

I know cold isn't known for rising like heat but if your tank is in contact or almost in contact with ground then more likely to freeze, as it's being affected by the much colder ground temperature.

Mine is sat on top of two hefty fence posts inside a wooden shed so more than 6 inches of the floor

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[Den]

Yes your right mind is on a rubber floor not very thick, might even move the static in rear garden and buy a garden shed and assembled that around thank and insulate that.

 

[Teaboy]

Warm it up slowly ensure nothing is on and there’s no pressure on it

3 staff vans are frozen, my static is fine apart from the outlet which is an east fix Sunday night


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[Marko067]

Woohoo! Just run all my kit up today and all's good. Ready for lift off monday. Well happy :1f603:

 

[Den]

Happy days Marko ?

 

[Dave B]

My ibc is solid but started to melt now

Van full of drums is not frozen at all

Ro in insulated box inside shed with tube heater in it

Only thing I am worried about is the sub pump

Di froze but seems fine now defrosted

Summer project is to box ibc in with decking wood with insulation in between and squeeze the di in also

Wife moans she can see it against the shed so that will hide it

 

[Den]

Yip same I do have a spare sub pump if mine is damaged still waiting for it to work thaw out to see if u/s.