Steel Water Tanks - Can You Use One in Your Yard?

When you think about steel water tanks, chances are you picture a large tank high in the air being used by a farm or ranch. But the truth is, steel tanks are the traditional water tanks that have been used for ages in the house. However with the advent of poly water tanks brisbane , water tanks and concrete water tanks, they now have some serious competition. Still, they are in use everywhere in offices and in any place where you need a large amount of water.

There are a lot of advantages to using steel. They can resist fire and are termite proof as well. In addition to this, they are not at all affected by the harsh weather conditions. Their sturdiness is what still makes them popular. Even the plastic, fiberglass or poly tanks could not replace these tanks in terms of durability.

Steel tanks can be placed underground and set up to catch rainwater. Then with a simple pipe to your home you have an economical and conservation friendly way to use water from the sky.

But just because they are called water tanks, don't be fooled into thinking that is the only use for them. Sometimes they are used to store chemicals that can eat through tanks made from other materials. And we even know of people who use them to store goods like canned food, bottled water, and blankets that they can access in case of an emergency.

These steel tanks are quite economical. So the pocket pinch can be little less if you decide this is the way you want to go. They will generally last as long as you need them to provided they are taken care of properly. Fifty to 60 years is not uncommon. They have system which can effortlessly dispose water whenever needed.

Steel water tanks are easy to install. In fact they can be installed very quickly. They are ready made tanks unlike the concrete ones. However it needs to be added that these tanks are preferably used as header tanks and not as reservoir tanks.

These water tanks are also very low on maintenance. But you need to make sure that you clean them periodically for health and safety reasons. The fact that they are painted with an anti corrosion paint inside the tanks protects them from corrosion and leaching so your water drinkable and safe if that's what you choose to use it for.

You can find steel water tanks in just about any store that specializes in water storage. If you don't have one near you, that's not a problem. You can also locate plenty of dealers with a quick Internet search. In fact by doing this you'll not only get a better selection, you'll be able to read customer reviews to find out which tank is best for you. And you'll be able compare prices to make sure you don't overspend. And there's no high pressure salesman there pushing you into something you may not need.

Steel tanks are available in various shapes and sizes so finding one that will fit nicely where you need it to should not be a problem. Overall steel water tanks are eco friendly and are not at harmful for anyone. 

Australian Tanks handles all contracts with the same care, courtesy and commitment to successful outcomes whether the job is right next door or on the other side of the country. This approach has allowed us to effectively distribute our products widely throughout Australia.

We search for the most cost effective transport solutions and approach delivery with an attitude of “no area too hard or timing too tight for us to work towards”. Our business model is focussed on providing clever, innovative, easy and safe to install solutions.

Australian Tanks is dedicated to producing quality, engineered solutions, working with plumbing, civil and construction contractors to provide custom designed solutions. We work closely with Civil, Hydraulic and Consulting Engineers to find the best solutions to their challenges and are regularly specified in engineering designs and plans. Many of our solutions are signed off by engineers as being more efficient and cost effective alternatives to more traditional specified products.