Peabody 300gallon cone tank - Solid Top 22.5° Cone Slope

Peabody ProChem 300 Gallon Cone Bottom Tank, Solid Top

A flat bottom reservoir always leaves a layer of liquid and sediment that the pump cannot reach. This Peabody ProChem tank solves that with a cone bottom that slopes 22.5° down to a single drain point. Gravity pulls the last of the batch and any settled solids toward the bottom fitting. That makes full drain-outs and clean-outs far quicker than with a flat tank. The tank holds 300 gallons nominal in a tall, narrow footprint 35 inches across. Overall height is about 83 5/8 inches, with the tank body measuring 82 1/4 inches. A Ø2 inch bulkhead fitting sits at the tip of the cone for a drain valve or pump suction line. The top is closed, which keeps dust, debris and light out of stored solutions. Peabody molds it in linear polyethylene rated for liquids up to 1.5 specific gravity. That rating covers water, nutrient stock and many process solutions up to about 12.5 pounds per gallon. The tank is NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 certified by ALS Group USA, the standard for drinking water system components. It is built for atmospheric pressure, and the empty part weighs roughly 80 pounds. Peabody catalogs this model as part number 01-35143.

Setting Up a Conical Tank for Mixing and Drain-Out

Because the cone cannot stand on the floor, this tank must sit in a steel stand sized for 300 gallon 22.5° ProChem tanks. Set the stand on a level, solid surface and bolt the feet down where the floor allows it. Lower the tank into the stand ring so the cone hangs centered with clearance underneath. Thread a drain valve or a pump suction fitting into the bottom bulkhead before filling. Run the drain line downhill to a floor drain or transfer pump, keeping bends to a minimum. For nutrient mixing, fill with water first, then add concentrates one at a time with mixing between each. The cone shape helps a recirculating pump or mixer keep solids moving toward the outlet. When a batch is finished, open the bottom valve and the tank empties almost completely. Rinse the walls with a hose through the top opening and drain again before the next batch. Keep the tank out of direct sunlight where possible to limit algae and heat buildup. Polyethylene tanks of this type are intended for ambient temperature service, so avoid hot fills. Process fittings beyond the bottom bulkhead are available from Peabody if the setup needs side ports.

Key Features

• 22.5° Cone Bottom: Funnels liquid and settled solids to one drain point.
• 300 Gallon Capacity: Nominal volume in a 35 inch diameter footprint.
• 2 Inch Bottom Bulkhead: Ready for a drain valve or pump suction.
• Solid Top: Closed top keeps dust, debris and light out.
• 1.5 SG Rating: LPE wall rated for liquids up to 12.5 lb per gallon.
• NSF/ANSI/CAN 61: Certified by ALS Group USA for drinking water contact.
• Atmospheric Service: Built for non-pressurized storage and mixing.
• Stand Required: Sits in a steel stand made for 22.5° ProChem cone tanks.

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