Slide-in or bolt-on vacuum tanks serve several valuable purposes in the portable sanitation industry. They offer a good option for a first pumping system for a small startup business. The compact units offer a reliable backup vacuum option for busy times when contractors wish they had a second truck. They can be used to work in tight spaces, such as festivals and campgrounds.
Whatever your need for a compact, lightweight pumping system, here is a sampling of slide-in units manufactured for the portable sanitation industry:
Best Enterprises
Made from 304 stainless steel, slide-in units from Best Enterprises are available in 300-gallon waste/125-gallon freshwater and 400-gallon waste/200-gallon freshwater as well as a variety of custom sizes. Units include hoses, vacuum pump and motor, water pump and motor, primary and secondary overflow protection, water dump, hooks, 3-inch dump valve and 10 feet of dump hose with all fittings ready for installation. 800/288-2378; www.bestenterprises.net
Imperial Industries
Self-contained slide-in units from Imperial Industries are available in a variety of capacities and designs, with 100- to 1,000-gallon capacities in steel, aluminum or stainless steel. Standard units are available in 300-, 450- and 500-gallon sizes with optional Masport HXL3V/Honda 9 hp or Conde SDS6/Honda 9 hp electric-start gasoline engine pump packages. 800/558-2945; www.imperialind.com
Pik Rite Inc.
Standard slide-in units from Pik Rite Inc. are available in 300- and 450-gallon sizes for portable restroom and grease trap cleaning. Units are available in steel or aluminum, with or without freshwater compartments. Various vacuum pump and engine options are available. Features include 30 feet of 2-inch fill hose with poly ball valve and PVC nozzle, 3-inch discharge with poly ball valve, wash down systems and quality paint. 800/326-9763; www.pikrite.com
PolyPortables Inc.
Self-contained vacuum tanks from PolyPortables Inc. include electric push-start engines, vacuum/pressure pump, waste and freshwater hoses, fittings and accessories. Designed for smaller service routes, tight spaces and a tight budget, tanks mount into the bed of a pickup, flatbed chassis or flatbed trailer. Multiple waste and freshwater storage configurations are available. 800/241-7951; www.polyportables.com
