Articles with Tag(s): "poly-tanks"

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Choosing the Right Water Tank for Your Available Space

June 13, 2018
When searching for the right water tank, an important consideration is the available property space you wish to dedicate to storing water. Clark Tanks offers a range of rainwater tanks to help satisfy property owners no matter your space requirements. This article will look at some options to consider when buying a tank to meet specific space […]
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Guide for Safely Installing Round Poly Water Tanks: Site Preparation, Tank Delivery and Pipework

June 13, 2018
All Clark Tanks’ poly tanks exceed the Australian Standard for poly tanks, AS/NZS 4766 Polyethylene storage tanks for water and chemicals, which ensures that a poly tank is capable of containing water, liquids for food and beverage manufacture and chemical solutions at atmospheric pressure. While our poly tanks are designed and built to be very […]
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How to Avoid Problems with Your Poly Water Tank: Examples of Poor Tank Installation and Misuse

June 13, 2018
Correct preparation and installation helps to ensure a long and hassle-free life of your poly water tank. The majority of claims made on poly water tanks are due to incorrect installation or misuse. Many problems could have been avoided if the tank owner adhered to the instruction manual that gets provided with each tank. This […]
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Stainless Steel Water Tanks vs Poly Tanks

June 13, 2018
When looking for a rainwater tank for your property you will find many tanks on the market that are made from different materials. If you have investigated steel tanks in particular, then rainwater tanks fabricated from stainless steel is one that you’ve probably stumbled across. This article aims to provide an analysis of Stainless steel tanks compared […]
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Small Water Tank Options for Storing Rainwater on Limited Property Space

June 13, 2018
The Urban Development Institute released its State of the Land Report for 2016. The trend of lot sizes of new residential land supply continues to shrink with the new average median lot size now 453 square metres across Australia. This is down by 4.3% over 2015, and down 12.2% since 2010. Quick Facts – Shrinking Lot Sizes […]
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AQUAPLATE Steel Water Tanks vs Poly Tanks

April 26, 2018
When looking for a rainwater tank for your property you will find many tanks on the market that are made from different materials. If you have investigated steel tanks in particular, then rainwater tanks fabricated from BlueScope’s AQUAPLATE® steel is one that you’ve probably stumbled across. This article aims to provide an analysis of AQUAPLATE steel tanks […]
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Australian Standards for Quality Poly Water Tanks

April 26, 2018
There are a number of Australian/New Zealand standards that you might come across when looking for a poly tank. This article will explore what Australian Standards are and some that anyone shopping for a rainwater or industrial poly tank should be aware of. What are Australian Standards? It is important to understand that Australian Standards […]
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ZINCALUME Steel Water Tanks vs Poly Tanks

April 26, 2018
When looking for a rainwater tank for your property you will find many tanks on the market that are made from different materials. If you have investigated steel tanks in particular, then rainwater tanks fabricated from BlueScope’s ZINCALUME® steel is one that you’ve probably stumbled across. This article aims to provide an analysis of ZINCALUME steel tanks […]

Galvanised Steel Water Tanks vs Poly Tanks

April 26, 2018
When looking for a rainwater tank for your property you will find many tanks on the market that are made from different materials. If you have investigated steel tanks in particular, then rainwater tanks fabricated from traditional galvanised steel is one that you may have come across. This article aims to provide an analysis of galvanised steel […]
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Water Storage Requirements for Fire-Fighting Services

April 26, 2018
  Bushfires are common in many areas of Australia, particularly in the dry, hot summer season when tinder dry vegetation and extremely hot weather conditions are conducive to runaway fires. If flare-ups are not quickly contained they can quickly get out of control, with devastating consequences. In bushfire prone areas of Australia it is mandatory […]
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Does the Sun Reduce the Life of Poly Water Tanks?

April 26, 2018
Poly water tanks are made from a plastic material. Generally, plastic objects exposed to direct or indirect sunlight can display surface chalking as the polymer oxidises. After a period of time they begin to break down, become brittle and crack. UV light also accelerates the fading of colour. So ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the Sun can […]
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Rainwater Tank Styles – What Types are Best for You?

April 4, 2018
So you are interested in buying a rainwater tank, but perhaps unsure what style of tank to go for? In this article we will take you through some things to consider to help you choose the right tank for your property. Identifying Good Tank Locations When buying a rainwater tank for your home, it is important […]

Preparing the Base for a New Poly Water Tank

March 7, 2018
So you’ve chosen your tank size, picked a colour that suits your house or shed, worked out the best price and now it’s been delivered to your property. What’s the next step? Apart from the careful selection of the size and shape of your tank, one of the most important factors in the installation of a rainwater tank is the […]
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Benefits of Slimline Water Tanks for New Homes

February 23, 2018
  Slimline tanks are becoming a popular option for home owners today, especially for those building a new home on a small lot of land. The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) notes that lot sizes across many major cities and regions have been decreasing in size of the years. According to the 2017 UDIA State of the […]