Nowadays, the maintenance and storage of drinking water is of great importance according to the existing conditions. People usually buy water tanks for this purpose but buying a water tank has many points.

Many people make mistakes when buying a water tank due to lack of experience and lack of knowledge on important points in buying a water tank. Unfortunately, these mistakes are repeated many times among people, and this wrong purchase leads to wasted capital and time spent on buying and installing a water supply. We are going to prevent others from making these mistakes by addressing common mistakes in buying a water tank in this article.

Common Mistakes in Buying a Water Tank

You should pay attention to several things in general, when buying a water tank. Failure to pay attention to the points such as proper capacity, dimensions, installation location, etc. can cause big mistakes. We will mention some common mistakes in buying a water tank in the following:

Failure to Pay Attention to the Tank Installation Location Dimensions

One of the most frequent mistakes made in buying water tanks is the lack of paying attention to the space available for the tank installation. Many people do not know the exact dimensions of the place where they want to install the water tank. Consequently, they buy a tank whose dimensions are larger than the built-in space.

Failure to Pay Attention to the Type and Shape of the Tank

Note that polyethylene tanks have different types such as vertical, horizontal, under-stair, Doorway, etc. It is important to know the tank type before buying for this reason because you must select a tank that fits the environment used to install. If you are planning to buy a polyethylene tank, we recommend to study the article on "What is the Difference between Vertical and Horizontal Polyethylene Tanks?

Not considering the number of tank layers

Polyethylene tanks have different types in terms of thickness, which include:

Single-layer tank

Three-layer tank

Four-layer tank

Four-layer foam tank

It is very important to know the differences between these tanks because three- and four-layer tanks have a black middle layer, which has the task of preventing the light from entering the tank. For this reason, people, who plan to install their tank on the roof or areas that are directly exposed to sunlight indirectly, should buy and install three-layer or four-layer polyethylene tanks.

It is better to know that three-layer and four-layer tanks have an anti-sunlight layer that prevents the algae growth in them. The foam layer is installed in the middle of the foamed tanks to prevent the transmission and exit of heat and cold through the tank wall and to keep the temperature of the liquids inside the tank constant.

Not Paying Attention to the Volume of the Required Tank

Before buying a tank, pay attention to the required tank volume. It is good to know that a specific formula has been determined to calculate the volume of the required tank according to the National Building Law of Iran. According to this law, a water storage tank with a capacity of at least 12 hours of consumption, based on 150 liters per person per day, should be provided in residential buildings. Sometimes it happens that people buy a tank whose capacity is less than the required amount.

Failure to Pay Attention to the Raw Materials of the Tank

In general, polyethylene tanks are produced from new or recycled raw materials. Tanks produced from recycled materials have lower quality than the ones produced from new raw materials. Unfortunately, profiteers attempt in some cases to defraud buyers by introducing tanks made from second-hand raw materials as tanks produced from new raw materials. By combining additives such as calcium carbonate in the production line as a substitute for polyethylene, they increase the final weight of the product, which causes the tank to be dry and brittle.

We recommend you to refer to reputable companies such as Tabarestan Plastic Complex to buy a polyethylene water tank to prevent this from happening.

Not Paying Attention to the Tank Color

The tank color is one of the most important points that must be considered before buying. Polyethylene tanks are usually white in color but some people buy this type of tanks assuming that colored tanks are more beautiful and better. But you should pay attention to the fact that black tanks absorb more heat, which causes the water in the tank to heat up. We dealt with how to prevent the water in the tank from heating up in a separate article and one of the ways to do this is to use white polyethylene tanks.

Failure to Prepare the Tank Installation Site

Providing suitable infrastructure for tank installation is one of the most important points before buying polyethylene tanks. The surface under the tank must be uniform and level, in other words, not be declivitous and free of any stones and sand so that the tank does not get broken or damaged. Sometimes it is observed that people use bricks or tiles to increase the tank height. This will cause the tank to get damaged after a while. If you want to know why the polyethylene tank is installed at a height, please study the article “Why are the Water Tanks Installed at a High Height?

Ignoring how to Transfer the Tank to Installation Location (Building Entrances)

One of the common mistakes in buying a water tank is not paying attention to the entrances and exits of the building where you are going to pass the tank. If the tank dimensions are bigger than the entrances of the building and the staircase, you will face a big problem to transfer it to the desired place. We recommend that you measure the dimensions of the entrance to the building and the installation location well before buying a water tank to avoid the emergence of such problems.

Failure to Pay Attention to fittings, Inlet, and Outlet of Tank

Not knowing the fittings, inputs, and outputs of the water tank is one of the mistakes that people make. Since the diameter of the water pump pipes, inlet, and outlet of the tank must be proportionate to your needs, it is better to get comprehensive information about these things before purchasing.

 

Not Installing the Ventilator (vent)

Polyethylene tanks should not be under pressure due to their special material. For this reason, the conditions of air entering and exiting the tanks must be suitable. The return of air into the tanks is usually conducted by a ventilator or an aerator. If the vent is not installed, then it would be possible for the tanks to deform and crack. This happens when the tank is empty of water and the pump is operating, which causes it to deform. Also, if too much water enters the tank, it can cause damage as well.

Placing the Tank in an Environment where there is a Possibility of Hitting Hard Objects

It is very important to place the polyethylene tanks in an environment where hard objects cannot come into contact with it. Polyethylene tanks can break and get damaged if they come into contact with hard objects. Consequently, they must be installed in a suitable place to prevent damage to these tanks.

 

Not Buying from Reputable Companies and Producers

One of the common mistakes in buying a water tank is buying from unreliable complexes and companies. Many people consider price as a criterion when purchasing a water tank and buy from companies and individuals that offer cheap tanks. However, buying low-quality polyethylene tanks will only waste money and time because these tanks get damaged after a while and it is no longer possible to use them.

Final Word

As mentioned, many people make several mistakes in buying a water tank due to lack of experience which will continue to plague them. These mistakes include:

Failure to pay attention to the tank installation location dimensions

Failure to pay attention to the type and shape of the tank

Not considering the tank thickness

Not paying attention to the volume of the required tank

Failure to pay attention to the raw materials of the tank

Not paying attention to the tank color

Failure to prepare the tank installation site

Ignoring how to transfer the tank to the installation location (building entrances)

Failure to pay attention to fittings, inlet, and outlet of the tank

Not installing the ventilator (vent)

Placing the tank in an environment where there is a possibility of hitting hard objects

Not buying from reputable companies and producers

We made efforts in this article to prevent people, who want to buy a water tank, from repeating them by addressing common mistakes in buying a water tank.

Tabarestan Plastic Complex, the best and largest producer of polyethylene tanks

Tabarestan Plastic Complex is one of the best producers of polyethylene tanks in the Middle East. This complex has always sought to provide the best products with the dear people of our country by producing high-quality tanks. For more information, you can refer to the authorized representatives of the complex all over Iran or contact the experts of Tabarestan Complex. Please refer to the products page to know the details of the products and the price of the horizontal tank.