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Regular Maintenance and Inspection of a Commercial Water Storage Tank. Is it necessary?

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Regular Maintenance and Inspection of a Commercial Water Storage Tank. Is it necessary?

Regular Maintenance and Inspection of a Commercial Water Storage Tank. Is it necessary?

A commercial water storage tank is used throughout day and night for a regular and uninterrupted supply of water to meet different needs according to the nature of the establishment. Therefore, it is important to inspect the water tank regularly from both outside and the inside. Regular inspections of a commercial water storage tank help to prevent small problems by fixing them before it turns to a more complicated and costlier one. This may arise mainly due to corrosion. Internal corrosion leading to external surface corrosion has to be checked on time to avoid expensive repairs or tank replacements in the future.

Inspecting a commercial water storage tank can be done in two main ways- Dry and ROV. Let’s discuss the two methods in detail.

Dry:

This method is the most commonly followed method. The water is drained and inspection personnel enters the inside of the tank to conduct an inspection and check on any internal damage etc. There are certain guidelines that they follow which carrying out an inspection. In case of any damage, they do the repair immediately. Sometimes, just a tank cleaning is enough for its maintenance. To know more about tank cleaning :THE DO’S AND DONT’S OF CLEANING THE PLASTIC WATER STORAGE TANK.

ROV:

ROV or remote operated vehicle is an advanced method of inspecting a water storage tank. It is controlled by qualified inspection professional trained to use the equipment. He can view the inside of the tank in a monitor. While its inspection, if any such defect is found that is addressed in the same way as dry method. It can include the use of a DVD as well.

With either method, an detailed report of findings is prepared to take the next plan of action without a delay.

Commercial water storage tanks work as a saving grace during emergencies with a continuous supply of clean usable water every time. Its increased popularity and high demand have led to many options to choose from. A wide variety of commercial water storage tanks are available nowadays depending upon your need and requirements. Do check out Penguin Tank, a leading plastic water tank manufacturer based out of Durgapur, West Bengal. Invest in a new one this Puja season for your business establishment. Isn’t it a good excuse to replace an old one with a brand new attractive one?

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Water Storage Tank Comparisons for Drinking Water – Explained!

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Water Storage Tank Comparisons for Drinking Water - Explained!

Water Storage Tank Comparisons for Drinking Water - Explained!

Water is life and drinking water defines our overall health conditions. Any health-related problems mainly arise by consuming impure water. Most diseases are water borne and therefore the quality of drinking water matters the most to manage your family’s overall health. Water is kept in water storage tanks for both domestic and commercial uses. Be it a small town or a large metropolitan city, the most common method of storing water is in water storage tanks.

Water storage tank comes in a large number of varieties ranging in different sizes, materials, colors, and types. No matter which type you select, what matters the most is water quality, affordability, and durability of the particular water storage tanks.

The most common and popular types of water storage tank include plastic, stainless steel, fiberglass, and concrete.

Plastic water storage tanks:

Plastic or polyethylene water storage tanks are the most popular ones at present. This is due to the many advantages that they hold over the other types such as light in weight, stronger and more cost effective.

Being light in weight, it is comparatively easier to install and transport. It comes in a wide range of colors, shapes, and styles that other types lack. Therefore, it looks more attractive. Also, plastic water tanks are UV stabilized that protects the water from the harsh ultraviolet rays of the sun and prevents the growth of algae.

Stainless Steel Water Storage Tanks:

Steel water storage tanks are the oldest type amongst all. They are heavy in weight and therefore comparatively difficult to install. They are larger than the other type and therefore can hold large quality of water up to million liters.

Fiberglass water storage tanks:

Fiberglass water storage tanks are another most popular ones. They are rigid and stiff and therefore strong. They are darker in color that prevents the sunlight to enter the inside of the tank preventing the growth of algae.

Concrete water storage tanks:

Concrete water storage tanks are also stronger and therefore durable.

Among all, plastic water storage tanks are most commonly used tanks today. Apart from the advantages mentioned above, it is made from the virgin polyethylene that is BPA free and made from food grade material. Therefore, go with Penguin plastic water storage tanks this festive season for the best quality of water for not only drinking but for all purposes.

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This Durga Puja, Clean and Disinfect Your Domestic Water Storage Tank Before You Welcome Maa

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This Durga Puja, Clean and Disinfect Your Domestic Water Storage Tank Before You Welcome Maa

This Durga Puja, Clean and Disinfect Your Domestic Water Storage Tank Before You Welcome Maa

Durga Puja is about to begin and we are sure you cannot wait to welcome Maa Durga. You must be doing a lot of preparations at home to celebrate the festival with your loved ones. Cleaning your house, doing lots of shopping for yourself, friends and family members, renovating your home, buying new items of furniture and home decors etc. While doing all these preparations, hope you are not forgetting something that is really important!

Yes, we refer to the water storage tank that provides you with an uninterrupted supply of water throughout day and night. When we are focussing on each and every corner of our home then why not consider cleaning and disinfecting our water storage tank on this special occasion. It is not as tedious as it seems and by following some simple tips, it can be easily cleaned and disinfected. Let us see how.

• Drain the tank completely through the outlet valve. Do not throw the water and use it for cleaning the exterior of home or gardening etc.

• Clean the interior walls by scrubbing with the help of a stiff brush or high-pressure water jet. Make a mixture of detergent and hot water for cleaning and make sure to rinse it very well.

• After the scrubbing and cleaning of the interior of the tank are done, it should be rinsed very well. It can be done using a high-pressure hose or water jet or just fill the tank with hot water and leave it for a few hours. Drain the water well and repeat it several times if required.

• Disinfect the tank properly by chlorination. Make sure to measure the volume of water before adding the chlorine. Drain the disinfecting water but not in a fish-bearing stream as a high concentration of chlorine is toxic to them.

• Fill the tank with water and allow to stand for at least 30 minutes. Empty the tank again. And the tank is ready for use.

• Fill the tank with clean water and test the quality of the tank. Send it to an accredited laboratory for testing the bacterial compliance immediately.

 

So, do you still think that it is a difficult task and ignore to clean your domestic water storage tank. Actually, it is not. Start with the tank cleaning this Puja as the safety of water comes first.

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The Do’s and Dont’s of cleaning the plastic water storage tank.

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The Do's and Dont's of cleaning the plastic water storage tank.

The Do's and Dont's of cleaning the plastic water storage tank.

Do you remember the last time you got your plastic water storage tank cleaned? Well, think and check how often do you clean your plastic water storage tank. Is it once a year, once in six months or once in three months or you actually do not remember? It may happen that you smelled something strong and foul in water. This situation mostly acts as a reminder that the tank requires cleaning. It is important to clean the tank regularly to avoid the contamination. Most diseases are water-borne diseases that have a negative impact on our overall health. Therefore, do not let this situation arise and clean your tank at regular intervals preferably every quarter of the year. The help of a professional is recommended to get this job done.

Let us discuss some do’s and don’ts that need to be followed while cleaning the water tank.

  • Take help from professionals as they are an expert and know the right procedure to do the cleaning.
  • Climb into the tank and do the cleaning using the right cleaning chemicals and tools.
  • Make sure to use protective boots, hats, gloves, and masks.
  • Give the entire cleaning process sufficient time as it is a lengthy process and do not rush. It can take approximately three to four hours to do the job.
  • First, drain the tank completely and make sure no water is left inside the tank. Use the washout valve to drain the tank. Do not throw away the water, rather store it in a few big containers and use it to wash the stairs, cars, or water the garden.
  • After emptying the tank completely, take the next step of cleaning the interior of the tank. Use a good quality cleanser and a brush to clean the interior. At times, experts use the high-pressure jet to do the cleaning.
  • Scrub the inside of the tank properly as the pollutants stick to the walls of the tank over time.
  • Use a sludge pumping equipment to remove the sludge deposit from the surface of the tank.
  • After having scrubbed and sludged thoroughly, wash the interior of the tank using a hose pipe with a strong force.
  • Your tank is clean and ready to be filled with water.

Follow these simple steps and clean your plastic water storage tank regularly.

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Why select Plastic Water Storage Tanks from Us?

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Why select Plastic Water Storage Tanks from Us?

Why select Plastic Water Storage Tanks from Us?

Plastic water storage tanks are quite common nowadays and with its increased popularity, a large number of manufacturers are selling this type. Therefore, it becomes a challenging task to decide on the best one. Penguin water storage tanks are one of them. Penguin Tanks needs no introduction as it is quite popular in the entire West Bengal because of its quality and unique features.

The safety of water stored in our tanks had been discussed in the previous month’s blog here Are Penguin Water Storage Tanks safe for Storing drinking water? In the blog,it is proved that water stored in our tanks are safe to use. Undoubtedly, this is one of the biggest reasons to select our tanks. Safety is the first thing that comes to our mind when we think of water. Water plays the most important role to fight diseases. Most diseases are water borne and take place due to an impure or contaminated water. Penguin water storage tanks give us enough reasons to select them. Let us see how.

Economical Cost:

Penguin tanks are the best available buy when compared to its quality. There are so many options to choose from in the market that is differently priced from low to high costs. Penguin tanks buy the best material from its mother concern in Gujarat and therefore uses the best quality in-house material to manufacture the same. This allows us to quote our customers the best possible price.

Aesthetic Appeal:

Penguin tanks come in a variety of attractive colors to choose from. Plastic is available in many colors but not plastic water tanks. This is not the case with Penguin Tanks. We offer unique colors to suit your requirements. Some best colors that we offer include golden yellow, till blue, bright orange, baby pink, lemon green, parrot green, sudan blue, and violet. Can you visualize the aesthetic appeal of these already?

Others: The other features include incorporated multiple layers, such as Maxx Foam 4 and Maxx Foam 5 tanks. These tanks are the best quality tanks and can withstand extreme hot or cold climatic conditions. The additional incorporated ‘Sunshield Technology’ protects the tank from harsh ultraviolet rays of the sun. This prevents the growth of algae and keeps stored water safe and secure.

The above-mentioned reasons are good enough and make Penguin plastic water storage tanks an ideal buy. Do give it a try.

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Is India facing the worst water crisis in its history?

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Is India facing the worst water crisis in its history?

Is India facing the worst water crisis in its history?

Recently, this news was the talk of the town and every news channels were debating about the water shortage that has hit our nation badly. According to a survey, June 2018 faced an acute water crisis in the entire history. This report has surveyed a loss of two lakhs of Indians lives due to a shortage or contamination of water. India is an agricultural country and around 8% of water is being used for irrigation. Due to the scarcity of water, Indian irrigation system does not remain unaffected too. According to a report, it is estimated that around 20 Indian cities might run out of groundwater by 2020.

Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh faced a major water crisis in the month of June as reported by NITI Aayog. After having created an awareness among people, there were many measures taken to control the water crisis. The water management system has already been initiated by them in different sectors. Some of them include drinking water, irrigation, groundwater, restoration of water bodies including different government policies. In this initiative, Gujarat has topped the composite water management index followed by Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. Speaking of the hilly regions, Tripura has topped followed by Assam, Sikkim and Himachal Pradesh.

Water management is the primary responsibility of all the citizens of India. If we consider and treat water well, this shortage can be minimized. There are many ways in which we can save water and make sure that the water does not get wasted. Water is spent maximum in our daily household work. It is important to stop any kind of water wastage that we come across and start to store water for the worst times.

Water tanks are a must, be it homes, business establishments or elsewhere. A good quality domestic or commercial water storage tank ensures a smooth and an uninterrupted supply of water throughout day and night. There are different sources from where the water can be stored in these water tanks. Rainwater is one of them. India has received heavy rainfall this year and many regions have suffered a huge loss due to this such as Kerala. Therefore, correct measures and provisions should be taken to store rainwater. Penguin Tank recommends this to all Indians. Let us save our country from the crisis of water together.

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Are Penguin water storage tanks safe for storing Drinking Water?

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Are Penguin water storage tanks safe for storing Drinking Water?

Are Penguin water storage tanks safe for storing Drinking Water?

When we think of the plastic, the first thing that comes to our mind is safety as plastic is considered harmful for consumption. Anything that comes in close contact with the plastic material is considered unsafe to use whether its food or water. But this is not true in case of Penguin Plastic Water Storage Tanks.

Tupperware is a leading brand into household kitchen essentials. Its popularity has reached almost every home of India and we have accepted Tupperware products with open hands. Simply because its products are made from a high-quality food grade plastic material which is BPA free. The same applies to penguin water storage tanks as well. Penguin water storage tanks are made using the same technology and are ISO certified and hence makes it absolutely safe for storing drinking water.

Penguin water tanks are manufactured using high-quality food grade material and Low linear Density Polyethylene Material which makes it an ideal choice to store water for drinking and other purposes. It is absolutely safe and UV Protected. It protects the water inside from the harsh ultraviolet rays of the sun because of the UV Stabilisers. This UV protected Penguin water storage tanks are extra strong and highly durable and do not let algae grown inside the tanks. The multiple layers make it strong enough to fight the harsh weather conditions and extreme climatic conditions. They also come with threaded lids which makes the tank extra secure and protect it from outside dust and dirt, insects and rodents.

In addition, they are light in weight and therefore easy to install and maintain in the future. These features make it an ideal choice for home, office and other establishments apart from storing safe water for drinking and cooking.

Safety also lies in our hands to some extent. Keeping apart all the above extraordinary features which give your tanks a green signal. It is important to clean the tanks regularly to maintain the quality of water. Every item wears and tears with time. A timely and regular maintenance keeps it in a good and working condition. Therefore, clean your tanks and check for leaks on a regular basis. Fix any defect found immediately to make it last longer. Follow these and get a clean and safe glass of water from our tanks.

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Penguin Water Storage Tanks – What you need to know

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Penguin Water Storage Tanks - What you need to know

Penguin Water Storage Tanks - What you need to know

Penguin Tank based out of Durgapur, West Bengal is manufacturing plastic water storage tanks for more than fifteen years and meeting customers demand satisfactorily. Our water tanks’ quality is at par with the international brands and our motto is to keep our customers happy. We offer a variety of water tanks and keep upgrading our tanks as per the new technology. Some of the distinct features of our tanks are mentioned below:

Best Quality:

Our tanks are made from high-quality Low Linear Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) material which makes it ideal to use. Water stored in our tanks are absolutely safe for consumption. We are the inventor of threaded lids that make it extra secure and keep it clean all the time. It keeps all the unwanted objects such as insects, rodents, dust, and dirt outside and stores safe water.

Maintains Hygiene:

Our tanks are manufactured using food grade plastic material from the best vendors of India such as Reliance Petrochemical, Haldia Petrochemical, and Sabic that keeps the water clean and pure and does not let it contaminate. Thus, the water remains hygienic.

Best and Affordable Cost:

We have priced out tanks optimally with an aim to reach out to the largest number of consumers. Our mother concern at Gujarat Perfect poly Plast and Flexi Plast India are involved in manufacturing polymer. We use our in-house best quality polymers to manufacture the tanks. Therefore, quote the best and affordable price.

Strong and Durable:

Our water tanks have been incorporated with extra muscular ribs that add to the strength of the tank. These ribs reduce the chance of bursting under pressure and bulging while the tank is full. This feature makes it last longer than the others.

Energy Saver:

The best feature of our tanks is its multiple insulating layers. The extra insulating layer reduces the heating and cooling time of water. Due to this less energy is utilized while heating or colling up the water in summer and winter season. Therefore, you save on electricity costs.

These features are quite enough to make you understand the unique qualities of our tanks. These extraordinary qualities definitely make our tanks superior and the best quality plastic water tank in India. So, what are you waiting for? Buy one for your home now!

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Save Your Health and Say No To Water Borne Diseases

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Save Your Health and Say No To Water Borne Diseases

Save Your Health and Say No To Water Borne Diseases

Water is the source of life and waterborne disease are the most common type that affects us. The most waterborne diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms that make the water impure. These diseases spread while bathing, washing, drinking or eating food prepared from infected water. We have read about the different uses of water here.

With a never-ending use of water, we can imagine the importance of pure and fresh water. According to a research by World Health Organisation, waterborne diseases cause more than 3 million deaths every year. These waterborne diseases affect us in many ways. The most common types of infections that affect us include protozoan, bacterial, viral, and algal. Let us take a look at the most common types of waterborne disease.

Diarrhea

Diarrhea is the most common and first sign of water-borne diseases.

Dysentery

Dysentery is a bacterial disease caused by the microorganism called Shigella. It can cause abdominal cramps, bloody stool, and anal pain.

Cholera

Cholera is a bacterial disease that affects the intestine. It can cause dehydration, vomiting and electrolyte imbalance.

Typhoid Fever

Typhoid fever can cause different symptoms and can cause a skin rash with rose-colored spots on the chest and abdomen.

Hepatitis A and E

These two types of hepatitis virus can attack the liver and cause jaundice, vomiting and abdominal discomfort. Liver failure can be a cause in case of Hepatitis E.

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome(SARS)

SARS can cause flu-like symptoms and sometimes similar to pneumonia. It can result in death.

Polio: Polio spreads through ingestion and can cause dizziness, vomiting, and body pain that can result in muscle weakness, paralysis and also death.

Polyomavirus Infection

Polyomavirus infects respiratory tract, followed by kidneys.

Therefore, it is clear that how important is a safety of the water. Do not compromise with the quality of water stored at home to never deal with these. Penguin water storage tanks protect the water that is stored inside and keeps it bacteria and germ-free. Its high-quality features keep the water pure and fresh and provide safe water for different uses. Save water and store water in the most trusted brand of Water Storage Tanks in India, Penguin Tank.

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Simple Steps to Clean Your Aboveground Water Storage Tank On Your Own

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Simple Steps to Clean Your Aboveground Water Storage Tank On Your Own

Simple Steps to Clean Your Aboveground Water Storage Tank On Your Own

We get our house cleaned every day and deep clean it occasionally. But we often tend to forget the terrace area where the overhead water tank is placed. Or, we start thinking of finding someone who can get it cleaned. It is essential to get the aboveground water tank cleaned every six months without fail. It is absolutely mandatory for the sake of health. Either you seek a professional’s help to get the job done or clean it yourself. Yes, you heard it right. This process of cleaning a water tank may sound a bit hectic, but cleaning it yourself is possible. In the end, you are going to feel more satisfied with the job as you have done it yourself. More importantly, the sense of happiness that you will get after doing it yourself will have no comparison.

Let us guide you through the simple and easy steps to clean the water tank yourself. At first get hold of all the required items such as clean and disinfected water, detergent soap or powder, hard brush, and a high-pressure jet. Make sure to clean the surrounding of the tank and the exterior of the tank first.

  1. Drain the tank: Empty the tank completely. Do not throw away this water, rather you can use it for some household work, such as cleaning, watering the plants etc. Open the washout valve and drain the tank. You can also use a sludge pump to do this job.
  2. Clean the interior of the tank: Start with the actual cleaning of the interior of the tank by manual scrubbing. Do the job using a good quality cleanser, baking soda, water, and a hard brush. You can also make use of a high-pressure jet. Wear a mask and attach the cleaning brush to a pole to avoid entering the tank. Scrub the floors, walls, and ceiling of the tank properly to remove all the dirt and stains.
  3. Disinfect the tank: You can use a liquid bleach to disinfect the tank. The tank is filled with water and is being run through the pipes to disinfect both the tank and the pipes.
  4. Let it Dry Completely: After having drained all the water, leave the tank for drying. Let it dry completely and now you are ready to use.

We hope this will help you clean your aboveground water tank very conveniently on your own. Let us start the cleaning.

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