Stainless steel tanks stack up in the selection process

Once you decide to buy a water-storage tank, the debate begins. Do you go for stainless steel tanks, head down the poly path or go for concrete?

Well, it’s not hard to see which way we lean. Our name says it all – Stainless Steel Tanks – and we believe our material choice should head the list during the selection process.

We recently read with interest a Milkwood blog on tank selection. The Milkwood crew, which writes and educates on all things permaculture and related topics, carried out an extensive search for the best tank for storing drinking water on their farm in southern Australia. Their selection criteria included excellent water quality, affordability and fairly low embodied energy.

In the battle between poly, aquaplate, cement and stainless steel tanks, they declared the stainless steel option the winner in their eyes and made their purchases accordingly.

While they found positive points with all the tanks, they were won over by stainless steel’s advantages especially its ability to safely store water and keep it free of contamination. And while they found it had high embodied energy during the production phase, the blog applauded its long lifespan and fully recyclable characteristics.

At Stainless Steel Tanks, we think our 304 grade stainless steel tank range is a great selection for homes, farms, gardens and agricultural applications wanting safe, clean drinking water. Whether you want a 400 litre tank or a 39,000 litre capacity, we can help.

This grade of stainless steel has high corrosion resistance, meaning there’s no rust contamination to worry about. This property makes it an extremely attractive material for everything from kitchen sinks and food preparation areas to surgical instruments.

Throw in its toughness, extremely long service life, the fact it is 100 per cent recyclable and it is no wonder Milkwood chose to step along the stainless steel path.

If you are after stainless steel tanks for quality water storage, please don’t hesitate to contact our crew for advice on our excellent range of products.