Guide to Safely and Effectively Storing Muriatic Acid Hydrochloric acid, HCl, also known as Muriatic Acid and Aqueous Hydrogen Chloride, is a colorless, corrosive liquid that produces vapors with increasing concentrations. Federal guidelines outline the safe handling and storage requirements of hydrochloric acid. Concentrated HCl is a hazardous material capable of causing harm, and generated… [Read More]
Archives for March 2023
Chemical Tanks | Proper Sodium Hypochlorite Storage in Polyethylene Tanks
Guide to Maximizing Bleach and Bleach Tank Service Life Sodium hypochlorite (bleach, NaOCl) is a strong oxidizing agent with various breakdown concerns that present specific considerations for the proper storage of this widely used chemical solution. Bleach is defined as a hazardous chemical by the U.S. EPA, and one that is capable of corrosive damage… [Read More]
Equipment Series | Recommended Water Pumps for Rainwater Harvesting
The water pump is an often-overlooked piece of equipment that is many times essential for rainwater harvesting practice and systems. Water pumps are regularly needed as many water-using activities and desired ways of using the water require a certain amount of water pressure to properly work. Examples such as lawn and garden sprinklers, irrigation systems,… [Read More]
How to Capture Water on Your Land
Looking to secure a reliable source of water on your land? Whether it’s to have water for livestock, plants, or to satisfy their own drinking water needs, many land and property owners seek to capture their own water for their personal uses. Capturing water on your land can offer the security in knowing where your… [Read More]
Poly Tanks | Aboveground vs Underground Water Tanks
Pros and Cons of Aboveground and Underground Water Tanks This Poly Tanks Series post provides a short collection of common pros and cons comparing polyethylene plastic aboveground water tanks versus underground water tanks. Both water tank types offer different benefits and disadvantages to consider depending on the selected use. Review the following points to determine… [Read More]
Poly Tanks | Water Storage Tanks for Well Water
Understanding Water Storage Tanks and Well Water Applications Looking for ways to improve your groundwater well supply system? Do you consider its overall performance lacking in terms of pressure, capacity, or dependability? Or maybe it’s near the end of the service life for your well pump and you’re looking for a different, more efficient method? … [Read More]
Poly Tanks | How to Connect Two Water Storage Tanks Together
In this Poly Tanks Series post, we will outline where water tanks can be connected, where they are often made to be connected, how to connect tanks together, and the various benefits of the different connection methods. First, to join two or more water tanks together, you will need the tanks to join, the piping… [Read More]