Polyethylene Tanks Used For Fire Protection

06 May.,2024

 

Polyethylene Tanks Used For Fire Protection


Safe water storage is important for both residential and commercial uses. In residential applications, homeowners capture rainwater for watering lawns and gardens. Water storage is necessary in a wide variety of commercial processes, including farming irrigation, livestock care, and cleaning.

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However, fire protection water systems are often vital for both commercial and residential applications.

Polyethylene Versus Other Tank Materials

Water storage tanks are available in a variety of materials, including galvanized or stainless steel (either bolted or welded), polyethylene, wood, or concrete.

Polyethylene has several advantages over the alternatives:

  • Unlike galvanized steel, polyethylene tanks won’t corrode or rust.
  • PPC

    Poly tanks are a

    cost effective alternative to stainless steel

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  • Unlike galvanized or stainless steel, polyethylene tanks are manufactured with a seamless construction that eliminates rivet or weld points — areas that are subject to leaks.
  • Polyethylene tanks are available in color variations like green or black to prevent algae growth due to exposure to light.
  • Polyethylene tanks are lightweight. This allows for easy transportation and installation flexibility.
  • Polyethylene tanks can easily accommodate a wide range of

    fittings and accessories

    based upon your specific needs.

Why Choose a Higher Quality Water Storage Tank

While price is a driving factor for many water tank buyers, quality and flexibility provide a long-term superior value. All Poly Processing water storage tanks meet ASTM standards. This ensures that our poly tanks meet the required wall-thickness to store its contents.

Many water storage tanks are built using a much thinner plastic. In contrast, our water storage poly tanks are designed to have thicker walls and last longer.

Poly Processing water storage tanks can also meet NSF 61 standards for potable water.

Critical Fire Protection in Rural Areas

While strict interpretation of NFPA 22 Section 4.4.1 does not authorize the use of polyethylene water tanks, many jurisdictions permit the use of plastic tanks because the alternatives are cost prohibitive. Many private rural/farm systems use tank-stored water from local wells for fire protection as well as domestic water supply.

The connection to a water tank for residential fire protection is called a drafting connection. This is the most important part of the system because the fire department needs to be able to connect to your water source — in this case, your Poly Processing tank — to its pumper truck in order to use it. The connection typically consists of a four-inch pipe system from the tank with a shutoff valve and a suitable connection for the local fire department.

Contact your local permitting authority to get the proper specifications for the drafting connection.

Water Storage Tanks to Your Specifications

In addition to superior quality, Poly Processing offers flexible options for tank fittings and accessories. You can specify the location of inlets, outlets, and add accessories such as float indicators and we'll build a water storage tank that meets your specific requirements.

In terms of tank color, standard natural tanks are available, along with black and green options. Tank sizes are available in a wide range-from 55 to 10,300 gallon capacity. Download our latest Product Catalog to view all of our tank system options.

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with any questions or to build a water storage tank that meets your needs.

Fire Fighting Water Tanks | NFPA 22 Takns

Fire Fighting Water Storage Tanks

Emergency Water Tanks for Home or Business Use

Fire protection water storage tanks provide fire fighters, residents and businesses with water in locations where the demand for water can exceed the available municipal water supply. This is especially true for suburban or rural areas served by wells, with limited delivery, or locations prone to wild fires.

Fire fighting water storage tanks have multiple options that can supply fire hoses during an emergency. Corrugated steel water tanks with hydrant outlets are an economical option for commercial, industrial, or municipal fire fighting water storage. Open top onion tanks and folding frame tanks are portable water storage tanks that fire fighters can easily transport, set up, and fill at remote locations.

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Portable Water Tanks for Fire Fighting

Portable water tanks are collapsible, and built tough for reliability and reuse. These portable water storage tanks are excellent water tanks for fire suppression in remote locations, forests, or rural areas that may suffer wild fires. Since these units have an open top, fire hoses can be placed directly into the top of the water tank for fast filling. From here, these open top tanks can be used with pumps and other firefighting equipment. Because of their quick-fill design, water trucks have time to refill the portable water tanks while firefighting efforts are still underway.

Portable Water Tank Advantages

  • Easy Transportation to New Location
  • Lays Flat when Empty for Easy Placement
  • Self Rising (Onion Tank) or Folding Frame
  • Flexible Material for Hose or Drain Fittings
  • Large Capacities (up to 20,000 gallons)
  • Stores Water in Remote Locations

Collapsible Pillow Tanks for Fire Water Storage

Popular for emergency fire water storage, Collapsible Pillow Tanks are known for being both practical and economical. Our collapsible tanks are constructed from a flexible fabric material, can fit in the hardest to reach spaces, and when filled, will stay low in profile. They also fold flat for storage. Their versatility and easy installation have made them perfect for industrial, commercial, and residential areas. This option for emergency fire fighting water supply storage in sizes ranging from 25 to 210,000 gallons.

Give us a call at 1-863-261-8388 or fill out our quote request form to discuss your fire water storage requirements.

Water Sprayer Trailers for Fire Fighting

Fire control Water Trailers are an easy way to put out small grass or brush fires, or even dampen your property or home. Equipped with both a fire hose attachment and a rear spray bar, these tanks are often used in rural or remote locations, as they can reach locations not accessible by larger equipment. Each comes with a Honda engine and pump, along with multiple filling options. These fire fighting water trailers are available with tank storage capacities ranging from 500 to 1,600 gallons.

All of these water storage tanks are affordable fire protection options.Whether you're a fire department that needs to store water for firefighting in remote locations, a farm owner who wants a quick way to put out small fires, a homeowner wanting to protect his property, or a business that needs to meet NFPA and AWWA fire protection standards, our fire fighting water tanks can help meet your water storage needs.

Need pricing for fire fighting water storage tanks? Give our sales team a call at 1-863-261-8388 or fill out our quote request form to discuss your water tank requirements.

Corrugated Steel Tanks for Fire Water Storage

Corrugated Steel Tanks are a durable and cost-effective option for fire water storage. These Fire Protection Water Storage Tanks are designed, constructed, and installed according to "Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection" National Fire Protection Association NFPA standard No. 22 standards. Corrugated water tanks can be used for Dual-Purpose Water Storage, which increases efficiency and decreases overall operation costs. A stand pipe is installed so that the mandated usable volume for fire protection is maintained, while the amount above the stand pipe allows for use as process water, irrigation, to flush toilets, or wash vehicles. Some areas may limit water usage. All fire department connections, pipes, and hydrant outlets must meet fire marshal approval.

Corrugated Steel Tank Advantages

  • Cost-Effective Solution
  • Dual-Purpose Water Storage Options
  • Durable and Reusable
  • Large Storage Capacities
  • NFPA and AWWA Compliant
  • Ship in Pieces for On-Site Installation
  • Wide Range of Fittings, Piping, and Outlets

Fire Sprinkler System Water Tanks

In addition to these fire fighting water tanks, we also a selection of welded steel tanks for the storage of water for fire sprinkler or fire protection systems:

Steel Tanks Designed for Fire Protection, have long lifespans and are securely set in place. Comply with fire codes for industrial, commercial and institutional buildings.

Whether you're looking for tanks, sprayers, skids, or folding frame tanks, we have a huge variety of large and small fire suppression solutions for your water storage needs. Find out more about all of our firefighting options at Fire Suppression Products (PDF).


If you have any questions about fire fighting water tanks, give our sales team a call at 1-863-261-8388 or fill out our quote request form to discuss your corrugated water tank requirements.

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