June 9, 2016
Categories: Stormwater.
Categories: Stormwater.
The StormTank line provides two options for subsurface storage. Because of this, we often receive questions like: “When should I use the StormTank Module?” and “When is the StormTank Pack recommended?”
The Module is great for areas where real estate is limited but is versatile enough to be utilized in large or small footprint scenarios. Along with the footprint flexibility, the product is also manufactured in five different heights and has the capability to be stacked up to six feet tall. It provides almost unlimited application range from detention basin to infiltration basin to rainwater harvesting and can even be installed under pervious pavements and bio-retention areas.
The Pack’s design is ideal for residential systems. It provides adequate capacity for incidental passenger vehicle traffic or yard equipment, but it does not have the heavy-duty strength needed for larger truck traffic and the construction equipment typically used for commercial projects. When installed in a residential application, the Pack is buried with a minimum 24” cover and connects to the residence’s downspout network via a perforated pipe. This replaces traditional stone beds that can require large excavation because of the reduced void space (40%). The Pack is also ideal for use in bio-retention basins and rain gardens where vehicular traffic is limited. When the product is installed beneath the amended soils, surface ponding can be eliminated and storage capacity can be hidden. This eliminates common complaints about standing water and the associated issues, such as mosquitos.
