Water tanks have now become a necessity of human life, because we need water all the time and many of our ever-day tasks are based on the consumption of water. We are well aware of the importance of water tanks in Australia, but we rarely check for their maintenance and cleanliness. You know you need to have a functioning tank in case of a drought, but when was the last time you checked it for leaks? Neglecting these important checks can lead to the unconditional resistance of water or the damage of the water tank (if it is not repaired in a timely manner). Water leaking is the most frequent (and worst) thing that occurs, due to the cracks in your water tank. These cracks can then affect the supply of fresh water. If you are also facing issues that are related to your water tank, then it is a serious situation, but you do not have to worry about it; simply repair your water tank (before deciding to replace it). You can easily restore your water tank by following the steps outlined below.
Before repairing your water tank, you have to identify the issue and the reason for the potential leak. Plastic water tanks are much easier to repair compared to other kinds of water tanks. The first misconception that people have is that the plastic water tanks can be repaired by welding back the seams of cracks together again. Another common mistake is to think that you can do it yourself. Please, don’t try to fix it on your own if you don’t have any experience or supervision of an expert. Trying to solve these problems yourself often causes more harm than good, because it may fix the issue temporarily but it’s most likely not going to last well as a permanent solution. Before fixing any issue of the water tank, you have to empty the tank from water to perform any action safely and smoothly. Small water tanks are easy to repair but to repair the large water tanks you have with the assistance of a professional expert. If the cracks are near the seals or the pipes of the water tank, then you have to reseal those cracks and pipes. The crack that is on the top of the tank can easily be fixed, but the cracks at the bottom and the lower sides can affect the flow and pressure of the water. The overloading and water pressure can cause the cracks on the bottom.
To repair your water tank, you need a repair kit if you have decided to repair the water tank yourself. To repair your water tank, make sure that your water tank is clean from both inside and outside. Make sure that your water tank is free of any dirt and specks of dust. You can weld the cracks, but it is not a reliable way, as it might leak again when you load it with water. However, you can use silicone to fill the cracks in the outer side and let it dry for some time.
Once you have repaired your water tank, it is time to test for leaks before again initialization of the water tank in its place. For this purpose, fill the water tank with water and if you do not find any leakage, then well done, you have fixed it! But if you observe any leakage, then you have to identify the reason for it and, unfortunately, start again. If you have properly repaired your water tank, then you can install the water tank in its correct place. In this way, you can save your money, time and avoid the resistible supply of water.
The one important thing to remember is: hire an expert if you do not have any knowledge about tank repairing!
