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Unfortunately, I have no rear yard or garden to locate it, so it is positioned in front of my abode, visible and accessible to all who walk by. But what can they do? Weighing in a close to 1.5 ton, it is not likely that they are going to walk off with it.
The tank is 8’ x 4’ x 1.5’ deep and constructed from 12mm plywood panels and 2” x 1.25” Albesia (light wood) beams. The tank is built in two halves, not joined together and lined with thin polythene sheet, stapled to the rim.
Empty, the tank is very floppy and gives the impression that a disaster is inevitable. But once filled and the struts are loaded up, the structure becomes solid. The first time I built this tank, it remained full for about nine months, so I have confidence in the structure.
The most difficult part is fitting the polythene liner. I had forgotten how tedious this was and could not remember the best technique. I am going to have another go at the lining in a few days. The best way, is to lay the sheet roughly in position, held by a few central staples. Fill with 2” of water, this forces the plastic to where it needs to go. With only two inches of water, you can still manipulate the plastic, to tidy it up and finish stapling.
At 10 seconds per litre, it took close to 4 hours to fill, holding 1350 liters or 358 gallons (US). My neighbors now have me registered as officially crazy, but I had four guys fighting to help me build the tank. They were amazed by the swimming action of the lures, they all has a turn in swimming the baits.
Should any of you decide to tackle this project, I am prepared to put some drawings together and instructions.
Dave
