Balance Tank / Surge Tank for Aquatics / Aquariums / Water Parks / Zoos / Swimming Pools
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Request a Spec Review →Yes. LibertyCES has documented Balance Tank / Surge Tank in Aquatics / Aquariums / Water Parks / Zoos / Swimming Pools applications, including Fluidtrol Balance Tanks. The right model depends on the fluid, concentration, temperature, flow and duty cycle, so send James your process data for a free spec review before final selection.
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Real Specifications
| Spec | Value | Source document |
|---|---|---|
| Balance Tank function | Stores displaced water to maintain consistent pool water level and prevent gutter-system flooding, regulated by a modulating float valve; available horizontal or vertical | Fluidtrol Process Technologies — Basket Strainers, Sand Filters, Balance Tanks, Float Valves |
| Modulating Float Valve construction | Stress-relieved polypropylene body with solid polypropylene disc, dual 8" diameter butyrate floats on 1/2" 304SS rods, 304SS hardware throughout, ANSI B16.5 Class 150 flange drilling | Fluidtrol Process Technologies — Basket Strainers, Sand Filters, Balance Tanks, Float Valves |
| Float valve modulation range | Modulates 20-80% open based on float position; horizontal valves have a 30"+ working range, vertical valves an 18"+ working range; sizes 3"-24", typical flow velocity 4-6 ft/s | Fluidtrol Process Technologies — Basket Strainers, Sand Filters, Balance Tanks, Float Valves |
The Balance Tank's entire function is to absorb displaced pool water via a modulating float valve — undersizing the tank, or specifying a float valve outside its rated flange/size range (3"-24", ANSI B16.5 Class 150), is what lets the gutter system flood during high-bather-load displacement events.
A pool's gutter system floods the moment displaced water outpaces the balance tank's holding capacity and float-valve response — Fluidtrol's modulating float valve is engineered to modulate 20-80% open across a working range up to 30"+ specifically to prevent that failure mode, which is the actual engineering problem behind a "balance tank," not just a holding vessel.
Every claim on this page traces to real, vendor-published documentation on file with LibertyCES. Confirm current specifications with the manufacturer before final specification.
FAQ
How is Balance Tank / Surge Tank used in Aquatics / Aquariums / Water Parks / Zoos / Swimming Pools?
LibertyCES has documented Balance Tank / Surge Tank specified in Aquatics / Aquariums / Water Parks / Zoos / Swimming Pools applications.
Which Balance Tank / Surge Tank models are specified for Aquatics / Aquariums / Water Parks / Zoos / Swimming Pools?
Documented models include Fluidtrol Balance Tanks. Confirm current specifications with the manufacturer before final selection.
What does LibertyCES need to size Balance Tank / Surge Tank for a Aquatics / Aquariums / Water Parks / Zoos / Swimming Pools application?
The fluid and its concentration, operating temperature, flow or volume, pressure and suction conditions, duty cycle, and the existing equipment it replaces or connects to. James reviews it for free.
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Reviewed by James Riggins, 30+ years specifying water and chemical process equipment · Updated