Posted on 7/5/2018
The reservoir style you choose will be based on price and available space. You should choose the largest reservoir money and space will allow, and if possible, the tank should permit flooded suction. A flooded suction occurs when the pump inlet port is below oil level, either inside or outside the reservoir. L-shaped, T-shaped and elevated reservoirs provide the best combination of attributes, but are large and costly. I’ll describe your primary options, and their advantages and disadvantages.
The JIC Style reservoir is an industry standard welded-top tank that comes with two removable end covers on opposing ends. The removable end covers allow you to access internal plumbing and components for assembly and repair, but also allows for easy cleanout when the reservoir is empty.
Components are typically welded or mounted to the top of JIC reservoirs, such as ...