500 Gallon Texas Precast Concrete Sand-Oil Separator

Description

The Texas Precast 500 gallon sand-oil separator is a precast concrete separator cast at the Texas Precast plant in Santa Fe, Texas. An internal divider and baffle hold back settled sand and grit while floating oils are retained ahead of the sanitary sewer. It is poured at a minimum 6,000 PSI compressive strength at 28 days, fitted with a Polylok PL-625 effluent filter certified to ANSI/NSF Standard 46, and topped with two 24" traffic-duty cast iron manhole rings and lids. The manufacturer drawing lists an approximate working capacity of 639 gallons.

Key Features

• Sand and Oil Interception: Internal divider and 6" baffle separate settled solids from floating oils before discharge
• Polylok PL-625 Effluent Filter: Certified to ANSI/NSF Standard 46 with 1/32" filtration at 10,000 GPD
• Traffic-Duty Access: Two 24" cast iron ASTM A48 Class 30B/35B rings and lids rated 40,000 lb traffic duty
• 6,000 PSI Precast Concrete: Poured monolithically at a minimum 6,000 PSI compressive strength at 28 days
• Engineered to UPC/IPC: Structurally and hydraulically engineered to adhere to UPC/IPC and recommended regional plumbing standards
• Texas Manufactured: Cast in Santa Fe, Texas and shipped from the plant

Specifications

• Nominal Capacity: 500 Gallons
• Approximate Capacity (per drawing): 639 Gallons
• Dimensions: 90" L x 50" W x 61" H (outside, tank body)
• Approximate Weight: 5,840 lbs
• Shape: Rectangular
• Effluent Filter: Polylok PL-625, certified to ANSI/NSF Standard 46, 1/32" filtration, 10,000 GPD
• Ring and Lid: Cast iron, ASTM A48 Class 30B/35B - 24" traffic-duty manhole ring and lid (item no. 2117), two per unit
• Load Rating: 12,000 lb regular duty / 40,000 lb traffic duty
• Material: Precast concrete, 6,000 PSI minimum compressive strength at 28 days
• Reinforcement: 6x6 10-gauge ASTM A185 65 KSI welded wire continuous around the tank perimeter, plus #3 Grade 60 rebar per engineering specification
• Lid Reinforcement: #3 rebar at 6" on center both ways, plus a mat of 6x6 10-gauge wire
• Pipe Penetrations: Inlet and outlet seals are watertight and meet ASTM C923
• Partition Walls: Where present, poured monolithically
• Manufacturer: Texas Precast, L.L.C. - Santa Fe, Texas
• Ships From: Santa Fe, TX

Applications

• Vehicle wash bays, shop floors and maintenance facilities where sand, grit and oil must be intercepted ahead of the sanitary sewer
• Below-ground installation by a licensed contractor per local plumbing code

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dimensions?
Per the Texas Precast drawing: 90" L x 50" W x 61" H (outside, tank body).

How much does it hold?
Nominal capacity: 500 Gallons; Approximate capacity (per drawing): 639 Gallons.

How much does it weigh?
Approximate Weight: 5,840 lbs. It ships by flatbed freight, and the delivery site needs equipment to unload it.

What is it made of?
Precast concrete, 6,000 PSI minimum compressive strength at 28 days.

What load rating does it have?
12,000 lb regular duty / 40,000 lb traffic duty.

What can I use it for?
Common uses include vehicle wash bays, shop floors and maintenance facilities where sand, grit and oil must be intercepted ahead of the sanitary sewer; below-ground installation by a licensed contractor per local plumbing code.

How long does it take to ship, and where does it ship from?
The manufacturer lead time is 1-2 Weeks. It ships by flatbed freight from Santa Fe, Texas, and freight is quoted per order: email info@tanksupplydirect.com with your delivery address after you order.

What warranty does it come with?
Texas Precast warrants its products to be free from defects in material and factory workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. The remedy is replacement of the defective goods; labor and consequential damages are not covered. The full warranty text is in the Shipping and Warranty section below.

Who makes it?
Texas Precast, LLC of Santa Fe, Texas (model 500SO).

Manufacturer Documents

• Model 500 Sand-Oil Separator dimensional drawing (PDF)
• Texas Precast drawings page

Shipping and Warranty

• Manufacture Lead Time: 1-2 Weeks
• Ships From (State): TX

Products are subject to freight or parcel shipping costs. This item ships by flatbed freight, quoted separately. Shipping is not calculated at checkout - email info@tanksupplydirect.com with your delivery address and we will quote the freight for you.

Warranty Information
Texas Precast Product Warranty
All goods sold hereunder are warranted to be free from defects in material and factory workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. We will replace at no cost goods that prove defective provided we are notified in writing of such defect and evidence that the product has been properly maintained and used in accordance with manufacturer’s intended purpose. We will not be responsible for any labor charges or any loss, injury or damages whatsoever, including incidental or consequential damages. The sole and exclusive remedy shall be limited to the replacement of the defective goods. Before installation and use, the purchaser shall determine the suitability of the product for its intended use and the purchaser assumes all risk and liability whatever in connection therewith.

Source: Texas Precast Installation & Warranty (PDF)