Fuel tanks
Kavanagh Balloons has its own range of Australian manufactured stainless steel fuel tanks that comply with AS2030.
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All tanks are supplied with the following fittings as standard:
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Contents gauge - 30% to empty
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Fixed liquid level gauge
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Quick Shut Off liquid valve with rego connector
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Hand wheel vapour valve with integral PRV
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Automatic Fill Limiter
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Padded Cordura jacket
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Quick Shut off Valves are standard for all liquid withdrawal taps. The 90 degree action ball valve allows for quick shut down and clear indication of the valve position.
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Tank covers with foam padding are available in a range of colours. The covers have a built in map pocket.
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Slave Tanks are liquid withdrawal only and have a POL plug fitted to the vapour valve.
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​Master tanks are supplied with a regulator and self sealing outlet fitted to the vapour valve for use with vapour pilot lights.
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Automatic fill limiters may not be available on fuel tanks exported to countries other than New Zealand so call to discuss your required configuration.
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Fuel tank models
Model
Useable
Empty weight
Full weight
Notes
55L
44.0 L
20.0 Kg
42.0 Kg
Out of Prod.
60L
48.0 L
21.0 Kg
46.0 Kg
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76L
59.5 L
22.5 Kg
53.0 Kg
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82L
64.6 L
23.5 Kg
56.5 Kg
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Testing and Inspections
Kavanagh Balloons is an approved tank test station and is able to carry out the 10 year inspection on our full range of fuel cylinders.
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The advantages of having your tanks tested with us include a full CASA approved release certificate and log book entry covering all work carried out. We also stock a full range of spares so we can get your tanks back to you with the minimum of delay.
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All spares are fully traceable and because we are the manufacturer, you know you are getting the correct parts, installed exactly as they should be.