This guide will detail how to install fittings on an RV holding tank with an easy-to-follow method and eight (8) steps. An RV holding tank can refer to either the blackwater tank or the greywater tank. The blackwater tank, or simply black tank, is the container used to store human wastes that are flushed down… [Read More]
Chemical Tanks | Calcium Chloride 101
What is Calcium Chloride? Calcium chloride is a direct application chemical widely handled, stored and used as an anti-freezing additive, deicing agent, and in dust control. Calcium chloride is an inorganic mineral compound made of elemental calcium Ca2+ and the halogen chlorine Cl–. These two elements combine to form a crystalline structure salt with the… [Read More]
DEF Tanks | Diesel Exhaust Fluid 101
What is Diesel Exhaust Fluid Diesel Exhaust Fluid, also known as DEF, AUS 32 and AUS 40, is a chemical solution commodity standardized for use in diesel fuel combustion vehicles, machinery, and equipment. Diesel exhaust fluid is defined as a nitrogen oxide (NOx) reducing agent where NOx refers to nitric oxide, (NO), and nitrogen dioxide… [Read More]
Water Tank Specification Tables
The tables below provide an overview of available water tank specifications by tank types. Specifications include tank volume capacity range, common tank volumes used, dimension measurement ranges, dry weights, and typical tank prices. A specification table is provided for the main water tank types by category and use frequency. The types listed here include vertical… [Read More]
Rain Tanks | First Flush Diverter Explained
What is A First Flush Diverter Device? In rainwater harvesting practice, a first flush diverter device is a companion accessory and add-on component used to promote a cleaner rainwater harvest. First flush devices are simple by design and are made to collect and discard a select amount of the first rainfall as waste. First flushes… [Read More]
Poly Tanks | Black vs Green vs White Water Tanks
Poly water tanks are bulk volume containers dedicated to water storage, handling, and use applications. Dedicated water tanks are primarily potable (drinking) water grade quality when made in the USA by leading manufacturers. While non-potable grade poly water tanks are available, they are less common. Potable water tanks are made using FDA approved, food grade… [Read More]
Poly Tanks | Water Tank FAQs
1. What is a plastic water tank? A plastic water tank is a container made to store and deliver water for various uses and work settings that has been manufactured from the synthetic material known as plastic. The types of plastics used to make water tanks are polyethylene and polypropylene, with polyethylene being more popular. … [Read More]