vac tank cover modifications

[markct]

well i decided to do some changes to my vac tank covers before i use them. first thing was i knew it would drive me nuts not seeing the sap flowing in and not seeing how much was in it without opening the tank. so i made up flanges and tig welded them on the round openings so i could bolt on lexan windows which are sealed down with rtv silicone also. then i didnt realy want to put ratchet straps around the covers as some guys do, so i tig welded on some 3/8 stainless bolts to stick up as studs and made some small clamps to hold the lids in place when vac is off, and to make them a little harder for kids to walk off with etc

[Haynes Forest Products]

Are you sure your not building a SUB to invade Canada. ;)

[hurdmaple]

what are you using for your vac tanks and lids

[markct]

what are you using for your vac tanks and lids

its a zero brand 400 gallon milk tank, they are made to have a vacuum drawn on them. i just got it up and running today, seems to be sealing well so far. have a tiny vac pump tho so have been running around checking leaks. already found one fitting without a dropline, and one tap i forgot to put in the tree! so those two leaks alone fixed should help it do better, only have about 7 in vac but still finding leaks, and its gota be better than nothing!

[markct]

heres a pic of the whole tank, not very good just a phone cam pic