Description
Flocea advice sheet
Pillow tank 60 m³ 60,000 litres – static fire-water reserve — the right choice when the project is properly scoped
This pillow tank of 60 m³ (60,000 litres) answers a requirement for static fire-water reserve. It suits local authorities, agricultural buildings, public premises, businesses and sites subject to a fire-service requirement, needing a dependable reserve that installs quickly and fits the ground.
The point that changes everything
With fire-water storage the buyer sees a tank; the authority looks first at volume, access and couplings.
The choice must start from the applicable requirement, appliance access, the coupling type and the volume genuinely available.
What this tank actually solves
a water reserve where the mains fire supply is inadequate
fire-service coupling and equipment to be validated against local requirements
faster to deploy than a buried tank or a built reservoir
Flocea advice: this volume suits a professional, agricultural or industrial site, or a regulatory requirement calling for large capacity.
Choose it if…
- creating a fire-water reserve where the mains supply falls short
- meeting a requirement from a local authority, a holding or a commercial building
- installing faster than a buried tank or a built reservoir
Avoid it if…
- the local requirement is not yet known
- appliance access and the coupling position have not been agreed
Specifications to lock down
The technical figures that prevent nasty surprises
The product must match the submission made to the authority, not merely the volume you had in mind. Dimensions, fittings, accessories and installation conditions are to be confirmed for your site.
- Usable capacity
- 60,000 litres (60 m³)
- Tank type
- closed, self-supporting pillow tank
- Installation
- on level, clean, stabilised and protected ground
- Installation
- no heavy groundworks, with base preparation
- Connections
- to confirm against use, pump, filling and draw-off
- Main application
- fire-water
- Point to watch
- volume, access and couplings to be agreed against the applicable requirement
Installation: the correct sequence
- Preparea level, clean, compacted area free of sharp features.
- Protectlay the appropriate ground protection.
- Connectposition inlets, outlets, valves, pump and overflow.
- Checkkeep access for filling, emptying and maintenance.
- Commissionfill progressively and check how the whole installation behaves.
Recommended use and compatibility
static fire-fighting supply, subject to volume, appliance access and the applicable requirement. If your installation has to meet a particular requirement, ask for confirmation before ordering so that the right membrane and fittings are specified.
Frequently asked questions before ordering
How much space does a 60 m³ pillow tank need?
The exact area depends on the format chosen and on the fittings. The base must be level, stable, free of anything that could puncture it, and accessible both for filling and for maintenance. Flocea confirms the usable dimensions before sign-off.
Can this tank be connected to a pump?
Yes, provided the outlets, valves and accessories are specified at the point of order. Tell us the flow rate you expect, so the installation is not undersized.
Does the tank arrive ready to install?
The tank is delivered folded, with the equipment listed in the quotation. Ground preparation, protection, external fittings and any pump must be planned according to the site.
Should I take this volume or the next size up?
If your need is seasonal, regulatory or awkward to replenish, allow a margin. The next size up avoids over-frequent refilling and secures your autonomy.
Next step
Torn between two volumes or two connection layouts?
Send us the application, the volume you have in mind, the liquid stored and the site constraints. Flocea checks the sizing before order or quotation.
