Things That You Should Know To Repair Your Plastic Water Tank In India

Here are some frequently asked questions about how can you repair your plastic water tank in India –

1. How can you repair a crack in your plastic water storage tank?

Plastic welders are most commonly used in this era to repair a poly tank. These are not like metal welder which will melt the plastic to join them together. They are mixed epoxies that will fuse the plastic together like moldable glue. When these chemicals are mixed together they form heat and become pliable which. There are some special thermoplastics that cannot be repaired with this welder. They require special thermoplastic welders that can generate heat up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. How to prepare your tank for repair work?

Buy a poly tank repair kit. Don’t forget to buy acetone or a lacquer thinner as these will help you to clean the tank. Avoid using soap as it is not suitable to clean your tank. Empty the tank first and make sure it is not containing anything else other than water. Allow some time to let it dry. Once the cracked area is dry, clean it with acetone or lacquer cleaner. Now your plastic water tank is ready for the repair work.

3. Is poly tank welding water-resistant?

Yes, poly tank welding is absolutely water-resistant because a poly tank can hold liquids like water, oil, and chemicals. Thus most welding is resistant to get dissolved by them.

4. When should you purchase a new tank instead of repairing it?

Carefully observe the cracked area and see the thickness of the plastic over there. If the plastic is not enough thick to hold the welding it is better to buy a new tank instead of repairing the old one as it will be much more cost-effective for you to do so. Another point that you should keep in mind if the crack in your poly tank is between 1–6 inches it can be repaired by the repair kit. But if the crack is more than 6 inches it is better to buy a new tank.

5. Is poly tank weld cold-resistant?

Though it depends upon the type of welding that you are using yes, they are cold-resistant as it can withstand cold up to -67 degree Fahrenheit.

6. Is poly tank weld heat-resistant?

Though it depends upon the type of welding that you are using, once the weld is dry it can withstand heat up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

So these were some very common questions that were being asked by many people. Still, if you have any further questions feel free to ask your plastic water tank manufacturer. Remember, not to degrade the environment; if you have to buy a new tank then try to recycle the old one for any other purpose instead of throwing it away.