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  Laurel February 28, 2010 at 6:38pm

  Just make sure that any tanks are very well secured. I saw a video of a crash test on a window cleaning van which did not have its water tank installed properly (I can't find it right now). Not pretty.
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  Laurel February 28, 2010 at 6:53pm

  I've found the link. http://www.ionicsystems.com/english/crash_testing_barrier.html
  
  The tank in the video looks a fair bit bigger than 100 litre, but i would still secure it well.
  
  Laurel said:

  Just make sure that any tanks are very well secured. I saw a video of a crash test on a window cleaning van which did not have its water tank installed properly (I can't find it right now). Not pretty.
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  Gary RK February 28, 2010 at 7:06pm

  Hi, We used the large blue plastic barrels that liquids are supplied in for commecial use, then got a 'water tank' overflow fitting kit with a screw-on Y plastic tap (ie two taps with push-on hose connectors).
  These barrels are placed against the the van's metal bulkhead and rachet strapped down.
  
  When we could get these anymore, we ended up using a window cleaners water tank, these are much better as they lay down and centre of gravity is better. They are also baffled.
  
  They were purchased off a site on eBay about 2 years ago and cost ~£80 eahc. They come in lots of capacities.
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  Paul @ Ashgate Garden Care February 28, 2010 at 7:19pm

  I use water carriers bought from our local camping store.
  
  They are a bit easier to carry than a 90 litre tank and can be bought quite cheaply.
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  Gary RK February 28, 2010 at 7:50pm

  If you buy the tanks the commercial window cleaners / vehicle valeters use in vans, they lay down and are baffled to resolve water movement and are designed to fit snuggly in and have strap points. I would suggest you should always drain the tanks.
  
  Keep you eyes open in town and around business parks and take a look/have a chat with the guys that use them daily. I did and that's how we found the flat tanks from a supplier on ebay.
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  Lawncare-4u.co.uk February 28, 2010 at 9:32pm

  id use the 20/25 litle square containers /clear too.
  
  only ever really filled my back pack which is 20ish and used outdoor taps or asked a neighbour.
  
  or 2litre pop bottles (not mixed only pure water)
  
  i was stuck a while ago , but used a bottle of 'buxton water 2l i bought for drinking. only 55p
  
  i also bought a cheap 40p 2litre from sainsburys garage recently...................
  
  Pro Gard said:

  Don't fit a tank, they equal condensation and as a side point can make the vehicle unstable as the water sloshes about. Hard to secure safely plus they get algal growth. A water but will not withstand a crash impact or minor bump.
  
  Personally when needed I just carry water in 20 litre plastic drums (I get them free from local dairy farm but about £5 from caravan / camping suply place etc ).