What Are The Benefits Of Using A Steel Tank?

When you choose a water tank, you should inform yourself of the different options and their suitability. Choosing a tank that fits you and your needs is important – so is knowing their benefits.

There’s a vast range of cold water storage tanks, varying in manufacturing from steel to glass-reinforced plastic (GRP).

Each tank, whether it’s concrete or steel based, has its advantages. We’re going to look at the benefits of using steel tanks, specifically.

What Is A Steel Water Tank?

Made from a highly durable metal, these water tanks are made from steel. Because of their benefits, steel water tanks are a common choice as the main water storage source.

Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of using a steel tank:

Durability

Steel is a particularly strong metal and is capable of withstanding extreme temperatures, hot and cold. Due to this strength, it is unlikely to split or crack under external force or pressure.

Some metals can become malleable when exposed to high temperatures. Not steel. There’s no need to worry about shape changes or bends creating any strain on the material. As it is a metal, though, it is still susceptible to scratches or scuffs. However, this will have no effect on the actual tank itself.

Longevity

A steel tank is robust and, thanks to its durability, requires little maintenance. And if these tanks are in need of repairs, they can be much easier to repair than concrete or plastic tanks.

This is a double win – low maintenance means lower costs.

Eco-Friendly

Unlike many types of plastic, steel is 100% recyclable. In fact, steel is often made from already salvaged scraps.

Also, because of its robust nature, steel tanks greatly reduce the risk of leakage to the wider surroundings. This is less impactful for water storage tanks (because water is not harmful like oil is) but still a good fact to know!

Hygienic

Water storage tanks’ most popular usage is storing drinking water. Therefore, it is essential that any water stored is safe.

Because of its high resistance to corrosion and rust, a steel tank is an ideal option for water storage. They are also resistant to leaks, so they will keep water clean and uncontaminated. For this very reason, most hospitals are actually required to have steel water storage tanks.

Resistance

Due to the nature of the element, steel is resistant to several things- heat, rust, corrosion, to name a few. These tanks remain ductile in temperature fluxes and aren’t affected by ultra-violet rays. So you can store it exteriorly without worrying.

Perhaps the biggest plus: steel water tanks are fire resistant. Any fire outbreaks will not be causing any damage to your tank.

With their many benefits, it’s clear why steel tanks are one of the most popular choices.

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Cold Water Storage has a collective 30 years of experience and knowledge in the water hygiene and legionella industry.

We also install, repair, reline and replace cold water tanks.

Get in touch with our team today. Call us at 01943 872 311 or email info@coldwaterstorage.co.uk. We’ll respond as soon as possible!