There are many options when it comes to the type of water tanks – steel, concrete, fiberglass, plastic and so on. We need to be careful while selecting its variety depending upon how we are going to use the same. However, each and every option has its own advantages and disadvantages but the most popular ones are plastic and metal tanks. These two options have been considered equal for many years but now metal tanks are being replaced with plastic tanks for a number of good reasons. Let us discuss in detail.

Unlike metal tanks, plastic water storage tanks are corrosion resistant. Metal tanks can corrode and pollute the water. On the other hand, plastic water tanks are manufactured using high-quality food-grade polyethylene that protects the plastic from corroding and UV stabilizers from the harsh ultraviolet rays of the sun.

As poly tanks are light in weight, therefore it is easier to install. Metal tanks look good when they are in position but it is difficult to set up or move them. Every poly tank is supplied with built-in lifting lugs to make them easy to move. They just require a flat spot with nothing sharp underneath. On the other hand, a metal tank needs a lot of preparation including a concrete base and steel rings before installation.

Poly tanks are manufactured using food grade plastic which set a standard of purity and safety of the water. While in the case of metal tanks, spray on the polymer is used that forms the plastic lining of the tank with a high risk of corroded material.

Plastic tanks are manufactured using the rotational molding process from highly durable and strong polyethylene plastic with no side seams or joints. But this is not the case with metal tanks. Therefore poly tanks last longer than metal tanks.

Poly tank is more versatile than a metal tank when it comes to shapes and sizes. Plastic tanks are most suitable for smaller spaces of most urban constructions as it comes in a range of sizes from 500 liters to 5000 liters. For example, plastic loft tanks are best suited for kitchen lofts. Metal tanks are also available in different sizes but the basic shape is circular with a coned roof which makes it unsuitable for limited spaces.

At Penguin Tank, we manufacture a variety of above ground plastic water tanks in different colors to suit your requirement. Contact us today for a plastic rotomolded tank that fits your needs.