Break Tank Above
The KGN Pillinger Break Tank & Booster Set (Above Tank Arrangement – BTA) is a space-efficient, fully integrated solution that positions the break tank above an EV or AV Pressure Booster Set, mounted on a robust stainless steel base frame.
This innovative vertical arrangement allows efficient use of floor space, making it ideal for plant rooms with restricted footprints. Available with either EV or AV booster set configurations, the BTA can be supplied in a wide range of tank sizes and dimensions and bespoke-designed to suit specific application and installation requirements.
Key Benefits
- Efficient use of floor space through vertical tank arrangement
- Compatible with EV or AV Pressure Booster Sets
- Bespoke designs for custom-fit installations
- Ideal for size-restricted plant rooms
- Fully packaged for streamlined installation
Design & Configuration
- One-piece or horizontally split break tank mounted above the booster set
- Stainless steel support frame for long-term durability
- EV configuration: terminal box with common volt-free contacts taken from inverters
- AV configuration: full control panel with individual volt-free contacts
Key Features
- Stainless steel base frame
- 25 mm tank insulation supplied as standard
- 316L stainless steel pipework as standard
- Multiple inlet valve sizes available
- Individual motor-mounted inverter drives on each pump
- Type A/B air gaps fitted as standard to protect potable water supplies
- Optional remote telemetry system for SMS or telephone fault alerts
- Optional Slow Fill system for AV units to prevent surge after power loss or low-water cut-out
- Anti-vibration mounts and flexible connections supplied as standard to reduce noise transmission
Typical Applications
- Commercial properties
- Retail developments
- Apartment blocks
- Water utility installations
- Agricultural applications
- Leisure centres
- Single dwellings
- Light industrial units
- Schools and universities
Tank Options & Water Storage
The KGN Pillinger range of WRAS-approved one-piece and sectional tanks is suitable for all types of water storage and can be incorporated into BTA systems.
Manufactured from GRP composite materials, the tanks are tough, corrosion-resistant and designed to inhibit microbiological growth, making them ideal for large-scale water storage.
Tank Advantages
- One-piece tanks can be horizontally split for ease of handling where access is restricted
- Comprehensive standard size range with bespoke sizing available
- Increased insulation options available for external installations
Tank Design
- High-strength glass fibre-reinforced composite construction
- Sectional tanks WRAS-approved up to 270,000 litres
- One-piece tanks WRAS-approved up to 9,600 litres
Tank Applications
- Potable water storage
- Above-ground rainwater storage
- Above-ground final effluent storage
Tank Features
- Multiple inlet valve sizes available
- Internal and external ladders for tanks ≥1.5 m high
- Sectional tanks supplied in panel form and assembled on-site by qualified engineers
- Type A/B air gaps fitted as standard
- Central divisions available for cleaning while maintaining operation
- One-piece tank insulation: 25 mm standard, up to 75 mm optional
- Sectional tank insulation: 50 mm, achieving U-values as low as 0.4 W/m²K
- One-piece and horizontally split tanks available for mounting above AV or EV booster sets on a common frame (BTA)
