Installing Oxfam Tanks
Oxfam tanks have become the humanitarian standard equipment for water storage and water treatment in emergency settings and beyond. This training covers all aspects of using Oxfam tanks, from choosing the right size, siting, preparing the base, constructing the steels, installing the liner, building and installing roof and commissioning. Then maintaining and looking after the tanks and eventual handover of them. All in the context of consulting the community and undertaking activities safely.
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Training on the siting, installation and operation and maintenance of Oxfam type Water Tanks.
Intended Audience
Program level Wash technicians, WASH programme Coordinators, WASH program managers. Contractors in the WASH sector, Local organisations with management responsibility for Wash facilities.
Delivery Method
Face to Face, Hybrid, Online support
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Training overview
- Review of the water system and understand how Oxfam tanks fit into it.
- Site location and site preparation for tank construction, site safety (trainees and community)
- Tank base preparation and steels construction
- Tank liner kit installation
- Steel roof build and installation
- Commissioning tanks into water system
- How to operate and maintain you tank (Do’s and Don’ts)
- Handing over water tanks to a 3 rd party (local organisation/ camp manager/ local utility)
- How to repair your liner
Relevant Equipment
Oxfam Tank kit, 11m³
Oxfam Tank kit, 45 m³
Oxfam Tank kit, 70 m³
Oxfam Tank kit, 95 m³
Roof, Steel - conical
Roof, UPVC - conical
Plinth kit, 8.3 m diameter
Anchor Bolt kit
Liner repair kit, PVC
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