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Some Frequently Asked Question About Plastic Water Storage Tank

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Some Frequently Asked Question About Plastic Water Storage Tank

Some Frequently Asked Question About Plastic Water Storage Tank

Checking and verifying a product is quite essential before buying it. In order to that, every consumer asks several questions regarding the products. It is our job to make sure that you are satisfied with all such questions. Fortunately, most questions asked by consumers are quite common. You should ask these questions if you are thinking of buying a plastic water storage tank. Here, we have compiled such frequently asked questions for your convenience.

What Is the Material of the Plastic Water Storage Tank?

The material used to manufacture all the plastic water storage tanks is a linear, high-density polyethene resin. They are durable and crack resistant. These tanks also have UV stabilized properties. There are also tanks available that have four or five layers which help to keep the water fresh and cool in extreme temperatures. The inner layer is made with food-grade material making the water safe to drink.

How Will I Know the Right Size That I Will Need?

There are several factors that will help you decide on the size of the tank. These factors are the number of people using the tank and the purpose of your tank; domestic or commercial. If you are going to use it for domestic purpose, a 500-litre tank will most probably be enough. If it’s for commercial purpose, then you will need a much bigger tank.

Do I Need to Choose a Black-Coloured Tank? Or I Can Choose Any Other Colour I Want?

Earlier, only the black coloured tank was used to be available in the market. But now, you can buy any coloured tank you want to buy. You can choose according to your home’s surroundings. The technology used to manufacture tanks does not need the tank’s colour to be black anymore to protect the water from UV rays and algae growth. A colourful tank gives a very aesthetic look.

Is The Installation Process Too Complicated?

No, it is not. Plastic water storage tanks are quite lightweight which means you don’t need a lot of manpower to install it. Of course, you will need a professional to install it wherever you want to. In most cases, the company you are buying from provides the installation services too.

How Do I Maintain the Plastic Water Storage Tank?

Maintaining your water tank is quite easy. It’s better to have your domestic water storage tank inspected after every six months. This way you can be sure of the quality of water and prevent contamination. In case of leakages in pipes or cracks in the tank, get it fixed as soon as possible by calling a professional.

We hope, we have been able to answer most of your queries. If you have any more questions regarding your plastic water storage tank, you can let us know.

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While Being Quarantined At Home Don’t Waste Water Unnecessarily

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While Being Quarantined At Home Don’t Waste Water Unnecessarily

While Being Quarantined At Home Don’t Waste Water Unnecessarily

It’s the third week of being quarantined at home in India. Summer is already here and people are getting restless while staying at home all the time. We tend to use a lot of water during the hot days in summer. On top of that, we have all become health conscious right now due to coronavirus. And every member of the family is at home which means water is getting spent more than normal. All of these factors can lead to only one conclusion. You might be refilling your domestic water storage tank, again and again, leading to water wastage more than normal. So how to make sure that we won’t do that? What steps can we take to save water as much as possible? Here are some ways that will help not only you but your whole family to save water.

Don’t refill the tank more than once. One of the easiest ways to make sure that you are not using water more than necessary is not refilling the tank. Knowing the size and capacity of your domestic water storage tank, use it accordingly. Understandably, your tank will get empty more than normal as everyone in your family is at home right now. But that doesn’t mean, you will refill it 3-4 times a day.

Do you have kids at home? Then, now is a good time to teach them the proper usage of water. Don’t let them play with water unnecessarily. We understand in summer it can seem unbearable, but playing with water will not only be a wastage but they might also fall sick.

Do not panic and take showers or wash your hands 20 times a day. You are not going out right now. So, there is no way for you to get infected, which means there is no need for you to disinfecting yourself and washing your hands too many times. You only need to disinfect if you go out to buy necessities or for any other emergency purposes.

Instead of taking baths or showers, use buckets. Did you know that while taking a bath we tend to use 40-50 gallons of water and while taking a shower, we use 17-20 gallons of water? So, if there are 4-5 members in your family and everyone takes a shower or use the bath, it will automatically empty half of the water in your domestic water storage tank. We are not even going to count the number of times every member of your family is showering in a day. So, to ensure you don’t waste water use only a bucket of water to take a bath.

After all, none of us knows what kind of future we are going to have. So, it is better to be conscious of the wastage we are making every day. Whether it’s water, food or money. Saving all of them seems to be the best choice right now.

So, stay home, stay safe and don’t waste water!!

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This World Water Day Get Access To Clean Water With New Technologies

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This World Water Day Get Access To Clean Water With New Technologies

This World Water Day Get Access To Clean Water With New Technologies

Access to clean water is a point of concern for people in India, especially in rural areas. Though more and more people are using domestic and commercial water storage tank to store clean and fresh water, accessing clean water is still difficult. The rapid growth of population and a decrease in the level of freshwater are the basic reasons for this unavailability. This World Water Day, we are going to tell you about some of the technological solutions that have been invented to supply clean water.

Solar Powered Water Filtration

To remove contamination from water, filtering it, is necessary. However, the process of filtration can be expensive and power-consuming. This is why solar-powered water filtration is a god-sent technology that has a self-contained portable solar and wind-powered system. In developing countries like India, most sewage is discharged untreated in water sources by industries and households. This Solar-powered water filtration can provide 20,000 litres of clean water every day.

Fog Catchers

With groundwater supplies being used up, a lot of villages in the desert and the mountain regions have a severe shortage of water. Although this technology probably will work best in the cold weather, it is still a great provider of clean water. It was invented in a place in Morocco, that has an abundance of fog. Here, a huge vertical net known as the fog collecter is used. When the fog passes through the net, it goes into the collection system. From there, the water is filtered and mixed with the groundwater. Around 6,300 litres of water can be harvested daily with the help of this technology.

Desalination

As you know, 2/3rd of our Earth is made up of water. But unfortunately, most of these water sources are seawater. Israel was the country to come up with the process of desalination as they were experiencing drought for many years. This led them to build the first plant in the 1960s which removed salt and minerals from seawater. It will not only provide you with endless water supply but also clean and fresh water. Now, this process is used in 40 countries including, China, India, Australia, and the US.

The LifeStraw

How good will it be if you can get purified water anywhere you go, and you don’t even need to carry water with you? Well, LifeStraw is exactly for that. It is a portable drinking straw and can filter dirty and unsafe water. It has a unique filtration system that can purify at least 1000 litres of water. If you go to remote areas, this can come in very handy. Whatever water source you find, you can easily fill the Lifestraw and drink water from it.

This World Water Day, we hope that all these technologies and many more will be available in all parts of the world, especially in third world countries. If it does, the water crisis in certain parts of the country will certainly decrease. We also hope to remove the crisis of clean water ourselves. This is why we offer people domestic and commercial water storage tanks. These tanks can keep the water in your home or workplace fresh and clean all day long.

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Why To Choose A Domestic Water Storage Tank That Is UV Stabilized?

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Why To Choose A Domestic Water Storage Tank That Is UV Stabilized?

Why To Choose A Domestic Water Storage Tank That Is UV Stabilized?

One of the biggest problems of a domestic water storage tank is that it is hard to keep the water cool and fresh, especially in the days of hot summer. As they are mostly installed on the roofs of every household, it becomes difficult to protect the water from harmful ultraviolet rays.

If you don’t install a good quality domestic water storage tank, these UV rays will not only harm the water but also the tank itself. If it is exposed to these UV rays for an extended period of time, the polythelene component of the tank can break down making the tank brittle. Eventually, it will cause little cracks in the tank resulting in leakage. So, the best way to avoid that from happening is to get domestic water storage tanks of certain qualities.

Multilayer

Nowadays, people are more interested in buying multilayered domestic water storage tanks to protect the water from sunlight. There are various layered tanks like four-layered or five-layered tanks. All these layers are there to keep the water clean, fresh, and cool. These layers consist of a black coloured layer, UV resistant layer, and insulated foam layers. All these layers mostly serve the same purpose of preventing or absorbing the UV rays so they can’t reach the water.

A Black Layer

If your tank has a black coloured layer, it helps the most in preventing the UV rays to enter. This black layer is made of carbon. During the rotomoulding process of a domestic water storage tank, this elemental carbon used as resin acts as an absorber of harsh sunlight. Normally most tanks have this black layer as the outermost layer. At Penguin Tank, this layer is the middle layer of the tank.

UV Resistant Layer

Your tank will work the best if this is the outermost layer of the tank. This layer has UV stabilizer which mostly works by absorbing the UV light. After that, it transforms it into heat and dissipates it throughout the tank.

Painted In Different Colours

It is not necessary anymore to have a black coloured tank. In fact, a painted coat can add another protective layer to the tank. So, if you want to buy a multicoloured tank in a different colour other than black, go for it.

So, make sure your domestic water storage tank has these qualities. Whether your roof has a shade or not where you can install your tank, it is best to get one with these qualities. Why To Choose A Domestic Water Storage Tank That Is UV Stabilized?

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Penguin Tank Encourages You To Conserve Water This Holi

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Penguin Tank Encourages You To Conserve Water This Holi

Penguin Tank Encourages You To Conserve Water This Holi

One of the most celebrated festival all over India, Holi, is here. Approximately around 5 gallons of water are wasted every year by each person playing Holi during this festival. Imagine the wastage, especially when we have a population of over 1.37 billion. Today, at Penguin Tank, a plastic water storage tank supplier has taken the initiative to encourage people and give them solutions on how to play Holi without wasting much water.

Count The Use Of Water

We are not asking you to stop using water altogether while playing Holi. Although that would be ideal, we don’t want to spoil your fun. Only take care that you don’t waste water unnecessarily. The best way to do that is to measure the quantity of water that you think is reasonable to use. You can store it in a tub or a plastic water storage tank depending on its capacity and how many members of your family are going to use it. Make sure you stick to this limited water.

Play Outside Your Home

Whether you live in an apartment or a house, play outside. It can be an empty street, a separate area or a garden. Even if you are going to play with dry colours, don’t use it inside your home. It will double the hard work and the amount of water to take out stains. After the celebration is complete use a bucket with soapy water and a sponge or rag to clean any area you want to. Do not use a pipe, as you won’t be able to keep a measure on the water used.

Go Organic

As much as you need to be conscious of water wastage, you also need to be conscious of your skin. So, use herbal colours. These colours can wash out very easily, and it will also take care of your skin. If you are playing with water, mix only herbal colours. Try to avoid other types of colours which mostly tend to have a lot of chemicals. Not only they are harmful to your skin, but it also takes a lot of water to wash it out. Make sure you apply oil on your hair and lotion on your body before stepping out of the house. This will also help you to wash easily without using much water.

In the end, it’s you who needs to be conscious of water wastage because if you do so, your kids will learn the same thing too. After all, it’s their future you need to think about. So, if you instil in them how wastage of water should not be done during Holi, they will stop using water balloons and water guns. After it’s over, make sure you wash off the colour outside or in the garden with only a bucket of water. Once you have washed primarily, then enter the house. This will prevent more staining in the house. Depending on the size of your plastic storage water tank spend your water carefully. This way, all of us can stop the water wastage at Holi.

Happy Holi to you all!!

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6 Important Facts You Should Know About Plastic Water Storage Tank

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6 Important Facts You Should Know About Plastic Water Storage Tank

6 Important Facts You Should Know About Plastic Water Storage Tank

Different people prefer a different type of water tank. You might prefer a steel tank or concrete tank, underground tank or aboveground. The most common type of tank used for both domestic and commercial purposes are plastic water storage tank. If you prefer to use plastic water storage tank or you would like to switch to it, here are some important facts about them that you must know.

  • Plastic is mostly preferred by everyone because it is lightweight. This is why plastic water storage tanks are so easy to transport without the fear of damage and to install. On the other hand, these plastic tanks are entirely environment-friendly. They can be easily recycled when required.

  • For so long, people have always used only black coloured tanks. But now, you can get plastic water storage tanks that are aesthetically appealing. They come in varying colours, giving you different choices which can change the look and style of your house or building.

  • These tanks can be used for several different activities. The most common of them are normal domestic work like cooking, cleaning, washing clothes, drinking and commercial work like fire protection and irrigation, rainwater harvesting and collection, emergency backup for water storage.

  • Plastic tanks are quite affordable and durable. Unlike steel tanks which can be durable but can be quite costly too. These plastic tanks can withstand the harsh climate and they are made up of high-quality LLDPE material. This material is considered to be safe for storing drinking water.

  • These plastic water storage tanks come with threaded lids at the top of the tank. These airtight lids keep the water safe and germ-free. It prevents dust particles to enter the tank.

  • Lastly, these plastic water storage tanks help to protect the water in the tank from harmful UV rays. These tanks are multilayered that absorbs the heat and prevent it from reaching the water. This prevents the growth of algae in the tank.

The plastic water storage tank can certainly, fulfil your domestic and commercial purposes. Remember these facts while buying one. Whether you want it for getting water supply to your home or using it for rainwater harvesting, these tanks will help you keep the water stored, cool and fresh. After all clean and healthy water is the key to your good health.

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5 Reasons You Need MAXX Foam 4 And 5 Domestic Water Storage Tank

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5 Reasons You Need MAXX Foam 4 And 5 Domestic Water Storage Tank

5 Reasons You Need MAXX Foam 4 And 5 Domestic Water Storage Tank

The water you use at home should be of top-class which means where you are storing your everyday use water should be in a good quality storage tank. This is why MAXX Foam 4 and 5 are the perfect domestic water storage tank that you can use in your home.

Made Of 4 And 5 Layers

When you are buying a tank, you should always make sure that your tank will be able to keep the water fresh all day. This is where a 4 or 5 layered tank comes in. In MAXX Foam 4 domestic water storage tank apart from a food-grade innermost layer and a UV protected outer layer, it has two additional layers in the between. One is a black middle layer which helps in absorbing the harsh sunlight, and the other one is an insulated foam layer which stops the UV rays from going further. In the case of MAXX Foam 5 domestic water storage tank, there is another layer of insulating foam layer which gives double protection to the innermost layer. All these multilayers help keep the water clean and fresh the whole day in all kinds of extreme weather conditions.

Lightweight

Just because they have four or five layers, don’t think that they will be quite heavy. Both MAXX Foam 4 and 5 are made of plastic. This is why they are extremely lightweight. You won’t need a lot of manpower to move them from one place to another. So, when choosing domestic water storage tanks for home, you can choose the plastic ones instead of tanks that are made of steels, copper, concrete, etc. These tanks would need a lot of manpower to move them.

A Lot Of Options In Sizes And Colours

You might think that you will need to buy the very same old plastic tanks in black colour, but that is not the case anymore. Penguin tank has both MAXX Foam 4 and 5 in various colours. These different colours give an aesthetic look to your household. MAXX Foam 4 and 5 also comes in different sizes. From 225 to 10000, these two tanks vary in different sizes in between. You can buy one as per your daily water requirements and your choiceable colour.

Easy To Repair, Clean And Install

One of the biggest advantages of these two types of tanks is that you won’t need much to install them. Unlike steel or concrete, it can be placed on anywhere on a flat surface. Also, superior quality domestic water storage tank is less likely to undergo any severe damage. It is certainly quite easy to clean and if it does get damaged somehow, they can be very easily fixed.

It’s Rust-Free

A big worry for people is their tank might get rust. But in the case of plastic, you don’t need to worry about such things. They also have more longevity due to this.

So, consider these advantages when choosing a domestic water storage tank, and you can buy one easily from Penguin tank.

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5 Awesome Features Of Loft Tank That You Must Take Note Of

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5 Awesome Features Of Loft Tank That You Must Take Note Of

5 Awesome Features Of Loft Tank That You Must Take Note Of

If you are going to buy a plastic water storage tank, some research beforehand is quite necessary. Nowadays, a lot of people are preferring loft tanks for their home over anything else. You can consider one for your home too. Here are some reasons why you should consider buying a loft tank.

100% Leak Proof

Loft tank is made for keeping them indoors. So, it definitely needs to be leak-proof. A loft tank from Penguin Tank is made of high-quality leak-proof LLDPE material. It has a good lifespan and is very durable.

Clean And Smell Free

The size of a loft tank varies from 275 to 500, which are quite easy to clean. It also wouldn’t get easily dirty if placed somewhere safe. If loft tanks are kept clean, your water will remain fresh and smell free for a very long time.

Safest Indoor Storage

As they are small in size, you can install them anywhere in the home you want. It can be used for domestic and commercial purposes where it will work the best if installed inside. You can also keep them indoors to store water as a backup in case you have guests coming over or water isn’t getting supplied for some reason. Keep them in the kitchen or bedroom to suit your purposes.

Rib Design

The rib design is used in a plastic container for strength and impact. Due to the rib design, the walls of the loft tanks don’t need to be much thick, which makes it lightweight. It also comes with a threaded lid which reduces the chances of water contamination.

Food Grade Material

Food grade material is used for keeping the water non-toxic. It prevents the water from becoming acidic over time. Loft tank from Penguin Tank is particularly made of BPA free food-grade polyethylene plastic, which will keep your water healthy.

If you are buying a loft tank, make sure that consists of all these five qualities. To remove confusion, you can buy your loft tank from Penguin Tank, which provides the best quality plastic water storage tank.

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Which One To Choose: Underground Or Above Ground Plastic Water Tank?

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Which One To Choose: Underground Or Above Ground Plastic Water Tank?

Which One To Choose: Underground Or Above Ground Plastic Water Tank?

In major parts of West Bengal, groundwater is a huge source of water supply to every household. The people in West Bengal mainly uses tanks to make use of this water where groundwater gets directly supplied at home. But when it comes to the choices of tanks, it can get confusing on which type of tanks to use. You might find yourself asking the question of whether an underground tank would be better or above-ground. In most cases, an above-ground plastic water storage tank is more recommended. Let us see why.

Above-ground Tanks Cost Less

Whenever we buy something, we decide the budget first. One major reason for more people choosing the above-ground tank is its cost. An underground tank will cost you three times more than above-ground. An underground water tank will need a lot of other equipment. Otherwise, you won’t be able to prevent corrosion or groundwater contamination. So above ground and that too plastic water storage tank is quite feasible.

Maintaining It Is Easy

If your tank is above-ground, it will be more easy to maintain. In an underground tank, all the additional equipment will need proper maintenance, especially the anti-corrosion equipment. It would need regular inspection and testing. You won’t be able to realise if there are any kind of cracks or other damages if you don’t inspect it. Whereas if your above-ground tanks start leaking, you will get to know immediately.

Extreme Temperature

For preserving the temperature of the water underground tank is definitely better. Whether it’s too hot or too cold, the tank water won’t be affected at all. But on the other hand, some plastic water storage tanks can easily maintain the temperature of the water. Penguin tank is one such company that provides UV radiation-proof tanks which will keep your tank water fresh and cool all the time.

Installation Space

Another advantage of the underground tank is that they don’t take much space, at least not the space that is visible to you. Above-ground tanks are mostly installed on the roof and they do take a lot of space.

Leaching Can Lead To Damage

Another disadvantage of an underground tank is leaching. These tanks are mostly made up of concretes. The major components of concrete are calcium carbonate. This component is prosaic in nature. When comes in contact with acidic water, it starts deteriorating more quickly. This can also lead to the formation of bacteria.

Floating Issues

The underground tank will always face floating issues. It can damage the tank and other additional equipment of the tank. This, on the other hand, is never a problem for an above-ground plastic water storage tank.

Well, clearly you can see that the advantages of an above-ground tank are much more than an underground tank. If you are looking for a tank, buy a plastic water storage tank from Penguin Tank.

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Everything You Should Know About Watershed Management

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Everything You Should Know About Watershed Management

Everything You Should Know About Watershed Management

Making good use of the water resources is very important, especially when water is the most important natural resource on Earth and there is a crisis of it. Watershed management is one such initiative that has been taken to manage the crisis of water. Penguin tank, a supplier of plastic water storage tanks, are going to tell you everything you need to know about watershed management.

What is Watershed?

You might have heard the term watershed a lot. It is basically the area where water gets collected and then gets deposited into a waterbody. Most of the times rainwater or snow that melts runs downhill into this watershed. Later on, this is deposited in a lake or a river along with a lot of sediments and other materials. All waterbodies have a watershed.

What Do You Mean By Watershed Management?

So, why do we need to manage it? We need to manage it so that the quality of the water can be protected and improved along with other natural resources within the watershed. Watershed management is done by implementing several land and water use practices.

What Is The Need For Watershed Management Planning?

Everything needs meticulous planning and that includes watershed management. To improve and protect the quality of water and other natural resources in a watershed, one needs to make a plan or a blueprint in order to come up with the best ways.

What Is The Importance Of Watershed Management?

The most important question we ask ourselves before we do anything is why do we need to do it.

  • Rainwater or melted snow can bring a lot of pollution to the river or lake where the water is getting deposited. During watershed management, this pollution is reduced by first identifying the different kinds of pollution present in the water and other natural resources and then trying to eliminate these pollution sources.
  • Several activities surrounding a watershed can affect water quality. When new land is developed, agricultural activities, various household activities like gardening, usage of the septic tank, runoff from other developed buildings, etc. can all cause the pollution of water in the watershed. During watershed management, these activities are identified and addressed to reduce pollution.
  • There are several parties that get affected by the watershed, which is why watershed management and its planning is important. Through this partnership, the land and water resources can be protected better as everyone involved has a stake in the quality of the water.

All sources of fresh water, natural or artificial are important. So, whether it’s in a plastic water storage tank or the watershed, water should be of top quality without any impurities.

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