If you are building out a van, box truck, or trailer around an IPC Eagle Hydro Station HS-1, the plumbing between the pure water system and your holding tank is the part that stalls most installs. The Tank Connection Kit HS-TCK-1 is the hardware set that bridges that gap. It is sold as a customer-installed DIY kit, so a window cleaning or solar cleaning contractor can mount the Hydro Station and its water tank to the rig without waiting on a shop appointment or hunting through a hardware store aisle for fittings that may or may not seal.
Built for
- Window cleaning contractors mounting an HS-1 pure water system into a van, box truck, or enclosed trailer.
- Solar panel cleaning crews plumbing a Hydro Station to a transport tank for site work.
- Building service contractors upgrading from a cart system to a permanently mounted rig.
- Owners replacing tired, sun-baked hose and fittings on an existing Hydro Station install.
- Fleet managers who want each truck plumbed the same way so techs can swap vehicles.
Why the tank connection matters
A Hydro Station HS-1 produces reverse osmosis and deionized water and pushes it out to the pole. That water has to be fed from, and returned to, a holding tank in a way that will not siphon back or work loose on a rough job site road. IPC Eagle's own installation guidance for the Hydro Station is specific about this: the bulkhead fitting is installed above the highest water level mark on the tank, a hose barb threads into that bulkhead, and the hose coming off the pressure regulating valves connects to the barb and is secured with a clamp. Getting that sequence right is what keeps the system from drawing air, overflowing, or dumping tank water back through the regulators.
Contractors who have plumbed these rigs themselves tend to say the same two things. First, sourcing the right fittings piecemeal is the frustrating part, because the thread sizes and barb diameters have to match the regulator outlets, not just the tank wall. Second, once the bulkhead is set above the high-water line and the barb is clamped down properly, the connection is a set-and-forget item that rarely needs attention again. A matched kit removes the guesswork from the first of those and makes the second far more likely.
What to expect on install day
Plan the tank location first, because the bulkhead has to sit above the highest water level and still be reachable once the tank is strapped down. Dry-fit the run from the pressure regulating valves to the tank before you drill, keep hose runs short and free of sharp bends, and clamp every barb. Consult the Hydro Station owner's manual for the torque and placement details that apply to your tank and mounting layout. Most crews handle this with basic hand tools in an afternoon.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: IPC Eagle
- Part number: HS-TCK-1
- Application: Hydro Station HS-1 pure water system
- Type: tank connection kit, tank and pure water system not included
- Installation: customer installed
Frequently asked questions
What does the HS-TCK-1 kit do?
It is the tank connection hardware that plumbs an IPC Eagle Hydro Station HS-1 to your water holding tank so the system can feed and return water on a van, truck, or trailer install.
Does this include the tank or the Hydro Station?
No. This is the connection kit only. The Hydro Station HS-1 pure water system and the water tank are sold separately.
Can I install this myself?
Yes. It is sold as a customer-installed DIY kit and most crews complete it with basic hand tools. Follow the Hydro Station owner's manual for fitting placement.
Where does the bulkhead fitting go on the tank?
IPC Eagle's installation guidance places the bulkhead fitting above the highest water level mark on the tank, with a hose barb threaded into it and the hose from the pressure regulating valves clamped to that barb.
Will this fit a Hydro Station model other than the HS-1?
This kit is specified for the Hydro Station HS-1. If you are running a different Hydro Station configuration, contact us with your model before ordering.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized dealer for the brands we carry, and our US-based team works with these lines every day. If you are not sure which option matches your equipment or your job, contact us before you order and we will help you get the right one the first time.
