Tank Capacity

Selecting the right tank capacity is one of the most important decisions in any water storage project. Too little and your system can’t meet operational or regulatory demand. Too much and you’re carrying unnecessary cost and footprint. Franklin Hodge manufactures water storage tanks across a wide capacity range, with the engineering expertise to match the right solution to your site, application, and environment, wherever in the world that happens to be. 

Are Franklin Hodge Tanks Designed for Regions Where Strong Winds Are Common, Such as Hurricanes and Typhoons? 

Yes, Franklin Hodge can design and install tanks suitable for areas that experience strong winds, including tropical cyclone conditions, upon request. 

This is a particularly relevant consideration for projects outside the UK, where sites across the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, the Pacific, and coastal regions of Africa or the Americas are routinely exposed to extreme wind loading conditions. Standard tank designs are engineered to typical wind load specifications, but where your site requires higher resistance, our team can adapt the structural design accordingly. 

It is worth raising this requirement early in the specification process. Wind load design affects the structural framing, anchoring, and panel configuration of the tank, and getting this right from the outset avoids costly modifications later. 

What Capacity Range Does Franklin Hodge Offer? 

Franklin Hodge tanks are available from 10m³ to 5,000m³, covering everything from compact residential fire protection installations to large-scale industrial and municipal water storage projects. Both cylindrical and rectangular formats are available across this range, giving you flexibility on footprint as well as volume. 

Cylindrical tanks, including the Liquistore® and Firestore® ranges, are well suited to open sites where a larger diameter vessel can be accommodated. Rectangular tanks, including the Liquitainer® and Firetainer®, are a practical choice where floor space is limited or where the tank needs to fit within an existing structure such as a plant room or basement. 

Matching Capacity to Your Application 

The right capacity depends on more than just the volume you need to store. Your application drives the specification. 

For fire protection systems, minimum storage volumes are set by system design requirements and certification standards such as LPCB. For drinking water storage, capacity is sized against daily consumption and reserve requirements. For waste and effluent storage, the tank needs to accommodate collection volumes between emptying or treatment cycles without overflow risk. 

Getting the capacity right requires an understanding of your operational demands, not just a volume figure. Our team works through those requirements with you before anything is specified. 

Talk to Franklin Hodge About Tank Capacity 

Whether you’re planning a new installation, replacing an existing tank, or specifying for a challenging environment, our team can help you identify the right capacity and design for your project. Contact Franklin Hodge to discuss your requirements or request a quote and we will be in touch. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

What is the smallest tank capacity Franklin Hodge offers?  

The smallest available capacity is 10m³, equivalent to approximately 2,200 imperial gallons, suitable for compact residential and commercial installations. 

What is the largest tank capacity available?  

Franklin Hodge tanks are available up to 5,000m³, equivalent to approximately 1.1 million imperial gallons, covering the largest industrial and municipal storage requirements. 

Can Franklin Hodge design tanks for high wind load environments?  

Yes, tanks can be designed and installed to withstand strong wind conditions, including tropical cyclone environments, upon request. This should be raised during the initial specification stage. 

Are both cylindrical and rectangular tanks available across the full capacity range? Yes, cylindrical and rectangular tank formats are available across the full capacity range, with the right choice depending on your site layout and available footprint. 

Can Franklin Hodge advise on the right capacity for my application?  

Yes, our team can assess your operational requirements and recommend the appropriate tank size and format for your specific application and site conditions.