Polypropylene is a synthetic, man-made material classified as a plastic within the polyolefin group of hydrocarbon polymers and plastic products similar to polyethylene. Polypropylene (abbreviated PP) is a highly versatile plastic widely used as a structural, fibrous or textile type material within an extensive collection of modern items and industry applications. Polypropylene belongs to the… [Read More]
What is Polyethylene
Polyethylene is a manmade, synthetic material classified as a polyolefin in the collective group known as plastics. Polyethylene (abbreviated PE) is sometimes referred to as polyethene, polythene and less commonly as polymethylene. The plastic polyethylene is often correlated with its most commonly used product variants: high density (HDPE), low density (LDPE) and cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE;… [Read More]
Rain Tanks | How to Protect a Rainwater Tank from Freezing
Freezing temperatures are both a challenge and concern for rainwater harvesting tanks and practice across much of the United States. Whenever winter arrives or sudden cold fronts come through, there may be water still left in a tank. This is especially true for rainwater systems that harvest large volumes of rainfall, setups with large storage… [Read More]
Rain Tanks | Above Ground vs Underground Rainwater Tanks
In the practice of rainwater harvesting, there are multiple types of collection containers good to use but only two main locations for a container to be positioned and installed: above ground or underground. There are advantages and disadvantages to each location as well as selective features available to each type of tank. Whenever planning a… [Read More]
Rain Tanks | How to Ensure Consistent, Optimal Rainwater Quality
When practicing rainwater harvesting, ensuring consistent, optimal water quality is always ideal. In some applications, such as indoor uses or providing water for animals such as livestock, it is a requirement. Maintaining a steady, high quality rainwater supply will improve the overall health of the system, reduce maintenance needs, and ensure water of the right… [Read More]
Rain Tanks | How to Install a Rainwater Tank
Overview of Why Proper Installation is Important A common question asked by people who are new to rain harvesting is how to install a rainwater tank and whether a rain tank requires a prepared foundation base or if it can simply be put on the ground. This is an important question as it ties into… [Read More]
Rain Tanks | Using a Rainwater Harvesting System for Livestock
Rainwater harvesting is the practice of collecting the precipitation that regularly falls on a property for its use as an alternative or supplemental water source and supply in water-requiring activities. In this post, livestock is used to mean all manner of cattle, poultry, swine, sheep, goats, and horses. Installing and using a rainwater harvesting system… [Read More]