Water tanks: what are they and what are they for?

The watter deposits It is a container whose main purpose is to store water. This mechanism emerged to solve problems of water supply for human or animal consumption in areas where running water did not arrive in optimal conditions for consumption.

Water tanks can be a perfect solution for home installations in places where the water supply is often interrupted or scarce. They are a good option to take advantage of and collect rainwater. They can also be used in other types of fields such as for irrigation or firefighting.

Water tanks can be classified in two ways: aerial water tanks o buried water tanks. These, in turn, are classified into various types depending on their shape and the use for which they are designed.

Aerial water tanks

The aerial water tanks are made of high-density polyethylene and have many uses. For example, to store water in homes, for fire networks, collection and use of rainwater and for agricultural or livestock use.

Your content must remain in the best condition to meet all the needs we have mentioned above. They require some maintenance so that water is available whenever it is needed.

Aerial tanks are those that are installed in outdoor areas and we can distinguish the following types:

 

• Modular tanks. This type of deposit is used mainly in the domestic sphere. They can be installed both indoors and outdoors, since its material makes it quite resistant. In addition, it has a health certificate.

• Rectangular tank. The rectangular tanks are manufactured in a single piece, which guarantees watertightness, impermeability and perfect preservation of their content. Its green color makes it highly resistant to UV rays. It also prevents the passage of light, which helps to prevent algae or microorganisms from appearing inside. These types of tanks are specifically designed for contact with food, since they have a sanitary registry.

• Conical tank. Conical tanks get their name from their shape. Their lid is not hermetic and they are used mainly for human, agricultural and livestock use. Its capacity varies mainly between 500 and 2000 liters.

• Dosing tank. Dosing water tanks are named for their ability to dose water with phytosanitary products. They are used mainly in the agricultural, industrial or livestock fields. Its material makes it highly resistant to both impacts and chemicals. There are also different capacities depending on the needs.

• Bottle tank. As its name suggests, bottle tanks are shaped like a bottle. Its material makes it highly resistant to chemicals and is used mainly in human and agricultural use.

Its operation is quite simple. It is only necessary to connect the tank to the main water supply through its outlet, or through a hole in the tank with a wall bushing to join with the outgoing pipe. In the event that there is not enough pressure, a pumping system must be installed to ensure that the water reaches the tank.

The water tanks are made of high-density polyethylene in order to keep the content in the best conditions. Its interior will have a smooth surface in order to prevent fungi and algae from forming.

Buried water tanks

Buried water tanks, as the name suggests, are those that are designed to be placed underground. Therefore, they are manufactured with materials highly resistant to underground pressures, mainly due to their corrugations, guaranteeing their watertightness. They are made up of two openings to facilitate their installation and maintenance.

Recommendations when installing this type of tanks:

• Its installation should be done at a shallow depth.
• They should be placed near the place where the water is to be used.
• They should be located in a place that facilitates their maintenance.
• They should not be placed at a point where there is a large load on the tank.
• It is important that the tank is placed horizontally on a stable surface.

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