Regular cleaning of a rainwater harvesting tank is as important as knowing how to properly clean one. Modern rainwater harvesting tanks come in a variety of shapes, sizes and manufacturing material options, but the steps to annual maintenance are relatively the same. Tank cleaning will never be the funnest of jobs, rather it’s a responsibility… [Read More]
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Chemical Tanks | Proper Hydrochloric Acid Storage in Polyethylene Tanks
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]
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]
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 | 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]
Poly Tanks | How to Order and Receive a Poly Storage Tank
Key Points and Best Steps to Poly Tank Purchase and Receipt The details and points to consider when ordering a polyethylene storage tank can vary based on where the tank is being shipped to, where the tank is being shipped from as well as the type and volume capacity of the tank. Overall, the process… [Read More]
Poly Tanks | How to Install Fittings on a Water Tank
Guide to Fitting Options and 5 Simple Steps to Installation Installing new fittings on a water tank is not a difficult process. In fact, it only requires a few basic tools and the know-how. In this Poly Tanks Series, we will show you 5 easy steps on how to install fittings on a water tank…. [Read More]