Wednesday, 2 November 2022 Knowledge Articles
Which is the strongest water tank?
Look no further than an ENDURO corrugated plastic tank from Promax.
The stronger your water tank, the more peace of mind it will give you. It will be better able to withstand the elements at their most extreme and act as a reliable water source for many years. At the same time, you want a water tank that is relatively easy to install. You'll be pleased to know Promax plastic water tanks are incredibly robust and durable but light enough to make the installation process straightforward.
Of all the New Zealand-made plastic water tanks on the market, there's nothing stronger than the Promax corrugated ENDURO tank. This is no idle boast. We have engineering on our side. The continuous sidewall corrugation and one-piece moulded construction with a heavy ribbed dome give this tank its unique strength. You can liken it to a flat sheet of iron; as soon as you mould it with a profile or put a rip through it, the material becomes more rigid and can sustain increased pressure from both sides. The same principle applies to this tank; the grooves make the Promax ENDURO water tank stand alone with its unrivalled strength and associated benefits. These include:
- The easiest poly tank to hide - the ENDURO can be buried up to one metre into the ground.
- The safest poly tank when buried – you can back-fill against the side wall.
- Peace of mind – after submerging and back-filling, ENDURO still has a full guarantee of 20 years.
- Strong enough for hillside installation – allowing for many more site opportunities.
- Specify under decks and homes – increased opportunities for architects/developers.
- Proven earthquake strength – engineered earthquake restraint system available.
- High wind zone installations – many proven methods New Zealand-wide.
- Industrial grade tanks - allows for large welded spigot inlet/outlet penetrations.
- Helicopter installation lifting eyes – remote installations are easily achievable.
These benefits open up a world of possibilities. Designers, engineers and architects can now explore a broader range of solutions for residential, commercial, industrial and rural applications. In addition, recent earthquakes have provided real-life demonstrations of Promax tanks' strength, while highlighting the limitations of other materials. This is what catapults ENDURO tanks well ahead of different designs. The combination of minimal weight, flexibility and robustness is seriously eroding the concrete water tank market and demolishing the myth that you should always use concrete for strength.
This video shows the ease of a remote installation when we replaced damaged concrete tanks in the Marlborough settlement of Ward following the Kaikoura earthquake of 2016.
This story gives more details about the installation of dependable Promax ENDURO tanks in Ward: Earthquake damaged water tanks replaced in Ward
Like what you've just read? For further information on the strongest plastic water tanks in New Zealand or a project evaluation, contact Promax.