In terms of durability, there is a belief circulated around that all poly water tanks will become brittle and break down in the Sun. After all, polymer is a plastic and we have all seen how plastic objects decompose and become powdery over time. This is similar to saying all steel will corrode in the […]

Rotathene® SUPA UV Rotathene® SUPA UV provides superior protection for rotomoulded products by incorporating advanced additive technology. Traditionally a UV8 level of stabilisation has been considered the minimum required for good long term protection in Australia. This is the level specified in the Australian Tanks Standard, AS/NZS4766:2006. As seen in our article, Testing Poly Tank UV […]

Which Water Tank Material is Best? Rainwater tanks come in a lot of different sizes, shapes and materials. This article covers some advantages and disadvantages of the most commonly used materials in rainwater tanks. Decide for yourself which type of water tank best suits your needs. Fibreglass Water Tanks Fibreglass tanks need a food-grade coating to be […]

What is SUPA UV? Rotathene® provides a much higher level of protection against the Sun than the required industry standard for poly tanks. It is referred to as “SUPA UV” for this reason. Rotathene® SUPA UV provides superior protection for rotomoulded products by incorporating advanced additive technology to last 4.5 times more than the Australian […]

No one wants to drink water that could potentially harm them or their family. So it is quite understandable then that a commonly asked question is whether it truly is safe to drink rainwater stored in your water tank. According to the NSW government’s BASIX website, rainwater stored in a tank is usable for flushing toilets, […]

Rainwater is one the highest quality sources for drinking water if collected and stored properly. So the type of material used to manufacture your water storage tank makes a big difference to the water quality you will experience. Water Tank Materials Water tanks can be constructed from a wide range of materials including polyethylene (plastic), […]

What is SUPA UV? Rotathene® provides a much higher level of protection against the Sun than the required industry standard for poly tanks. It is referred to as “SUPA UV” for this reason. Traditionally a UV8 level of stabilisation has been considered the minimum required for good long term protection in Australia. This is the […]