Water storage is a system that needs to be used all over the world. Various raw materials can be used to store water in a safe and healthy way. One of these is polyethylene. Polyethylene is a raw material that is light, durable and resistant to chemicals. The lifetime of polyethylene water tanks, a raw material widely used in water tanks, may vary depending on various factors.
Warehouse Floor The most important issue that affects the life of polyethylene water tanks is the ground on which the tank is used. This floor should always be flat and level. Preferably, the bottom should be flat concrete. If it is to be used with an iron platform, a grid should be made and diamond sliced sheet metal should be preferred on the grid so that all parts of the tank can be pressed equally.
In addition, whether the area where you position your warehouse is underground or above ground is also an important issue to be considered due to the external pressure of the soil.
Storage Media: Polyethylene water tanks can be used indoors or outdoors. Water tanks used outdoors may not last as long as those stored indoors, as they will be exposed to sunlight and weather conditions.
Raw material The raw material quality of a polyethylene water tank is one of the issues to be addressed. Since recycled water tanks are manufactured from an already aged content, their lifespan is considerably lower than those manufactured with original raw material production.
Mold The mold manufacturing process of polyethylene water tanks is a challenging and costly process. For this reason, the radii should be well prepared, the tank belts should be sufficient, and the ergonomic design should be well designed. Rushing these processes will also affect the life of the tank as it may deteriorate the quality.
Water Quality: The quality of the water can also affect the lifetime of polyethylene water tanks. Water with high concentrations of chemicals can shorten the life of the tanks.
Stored Content: In cases where chemicals are added to the tanks produced for water storage, the life of the tank is shortened. For this reason, tanks specially produced for the relevant chemical content should be preferred.
Storage Temperature: Polyethylene water tanks should be used within a certain temperature range. Temperatures that are too high or too low can shorten the life of the tanks.
Warehouse Exit Polyethylene warehouse entrances and exits are sensitive sections. For this reason, overloading can cause fractures and cracks in the warehouse. Supporting the bottom of the warehouse outlet is one of the ways to extend the life of your polyethylene warehouse.
Tank outlet dimensions are installed in certain standards for each tonnage. The warehouse entrance or exit should not be enlarged more than necessary.
Maintenance and Repair: Polyethylene water tanks do not require regular maintenance and repair, but they do require observation checks. Cleaning the surface of the tank, changing the water in the tank and inspecting the tank outlet and ongoing plumbing piping can help extend the life of the tank. In general, polyethylene water tanks can last more than 10 years. However, depending on the factors listed above, the life of the tank may be shorter or longer. Inspect your polyethylene water tank from time to time and repair any damage immediately. Because the damage of unrepaired tanks may progress further in vertical or horizontal directions and become unsuitable for repair.
Polyethylene tanks are a durable and affordable option commonly used for water storage. However, if the polyethylene tank you use does not have a UV additive, you may face loosening problems when exposed to sunlight and cold weather conditions. Therefore, to extend the life of polyethylene tanks and protect water quality, tank protective covers should be used. The tank protective cover can be manufactured specifically for each liter and tonnage of polyethylene tanks. Thus, the tank is completely covered and protected against sunlight, weather conditions and external factors.
