What should your expectations be from a water storage tank?

Is there anything much that a water storage tank hasn't been used for when it comes to harnessing water for all manner of domestic and commercial applications? Whether you're a homeowner interested in harvesting rainwater or simply having the necessary water for washing or gardening readily available, or you instead require such a tank for any of a vast range of commercial, agricultural, industrial, irrigation or horticultural purposes, the right supplier - like Tuffa - can give you plenty of choice.

A broad product range allows you to choose a tank that perfectly matches your most specialised requirements, whether you need a potable water tank, a non-potable water tank or a rainwater harvesting tank. But it's also vital to ensure that the manufacturer is a trusted one, with a record of producing the strongest, most durable, most practical and easy to install tanks over a decades-long period. The given manufacturer should even have the background and expertise to provide you with a more bespoke solution, should it be needed.

For example, when you enquire about a plastic potable water storage tank - which is a tank suitable for the storage of drinking water - you should ask whether there is a range of capacities available, as small as 1350 litres or as large as 20,000 litres or more. Are the basics, such as a vent and inspection lid, present, correct and of a high standard? Also, is the water storage tank UV stabilised, weatherproof and resistant to corrosion? Another big factor in the tank's durability and strength is simply the material from which it is made, which in the case of Tuffa's renowned plastic tanks, is recyclable polyethylene.

The effectiveness of a water storage tank isn't just about the basic design, with optional extras - such as 1" and 2" bottom outlets, extra inlet and outlet connections, filter kits, ball valves, float valves and pumping kits - also having a role. Optional extras available for rainwater harvesting tanks, meanwhile, may include a rainwater collector with leaf separator. Colour, too, can be a key consideration in selecting your water storage tank. A Green and Stone effect rainwater tank, for example, may blend much more convincingly with its intended surroundings.

Finally, a good manufacturer will almost certainly also give you the option of ordering a truly bespoke water storage tank. That is certainly the case at Tuffa, which routinely produces steel tanks for clients in order to maximise longevity and reliability and minimise required maintenance. Such customised touches can help to make your chosen tank even more cost-effective in the long run. Contact us for more information about a water tank that could make a big difference to your home or business.

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