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Latest revision as of 19:38, 3 August 2022
Comparison of properties of different types of storage tanks
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Tank material |
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
Plastic |
Fiberglass |
- Commercially available
- Alterable and movable (modular)
- No leak fittings
- Durable
- Minimal maintenance needed
- Light weight
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- If aboveground, must be sited on smooth, solid, level footing
- Expensive in smaller sizes
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Polyethylene, polypropylene |
- Commercially available
- Alterable and movable
- Affordable
- Available in a variety of sizes
- Easy to install
- Little maintenance
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- Can be degraded by UV
- If aboveground (outdoors), painted or tinted
- Can be insultated and heat traced.
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Barrels and trash cans |
- Commercially available
- Inexpensive
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- Must use new cans
- Small storage capacity
- Rarely installed correctly
- May lead to foundation water issues
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Metal |
Galvanized steel tanks |
- Commercially available
- Alterable and movable
- Available in variety of sizes
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- Possible corrosion and rust
- Must be lined for potable use
- Only above-ground use
- Must be insulated and heat traced
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Steel drums (55-gallon) |
- Commercially available
- Alterable and movable
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- Verify prior to use for toxics
- Corrosion and rust can leach metals
- Small storage capacity
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Concrete and masonry |
Ferroconcrete |
- Durable
- Versatile
- Suitable for above- or below-ground installations
- Can be incorporated into the foundation of a building.
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- Potential to crack and leak
- Permanent
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Monolithic/poured-in-place |
- Durable
- Suitable for above- or below-ground installations
- Neutralizes acid rain
- Can be incorporated into the foundation of a building.
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- Potential to crack and leak
- Permanent
- Need drainage in clay soil
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Stone, concrete block |
- Durable
- Keeps water cool in hot weather
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- Difficult to maintain and sanitize
- Permanent
- Expensive to build
- Could harbor biofilms
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Wood |
Pine, redwood, cedar, cypress |
- Attractive
- Durable
- Can be disassembled
- Available in variety of sizes
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- Expensive
- Require skilled technician to build
- Not for use in hot, dry conditions
- Can be leaky
- Only above-ground use
- Not as easily sanitized
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