If you plan to install a polyethylene water storage tank above the ground, one of the primary things to consider is the amount of sunlight your area receives.

Polyethylene can destabilise at the molecular level due to UV radiation. Though you don’t have to worry about the performance of the tank you have recently installed, microscopic cracks can appear on its wall over time. If you want to keep the water in your tank protected from sunlight, get in touch with a reputable tank supplier like Jumbo Quality Products Limited and their experts will share a few easy tips.

2 Easy Tips To Protect The Water In Your Tank From Sunlight

UV Light Stabilisers

You can purchase a good polyethylene tank with a suitable light stabilising resin, which will act as a UV light stabiliser. It limits the degrading effects of UV radiation and reinforces the plastic’s structural integrity. Though UV light stabilisers limit the impact of UV radiation, it lose their protective power over time. The durability of the protective resin depends on the amount of sunlight the tank receives. This is why you have to keep the tank protected from sunlight even if you install one with a light stabilising resin.

Paint

Did you recently install the best water tank in Kenya? You can keep the water in it protected from sunlight by painting it. The process is quite simple and effective. It helps a great deal in avoiding the threats of UV radiation. If you plan to paint the tank before installing it on your property, you should know its limits. Polyethylene expands and contracts due to changes in temperature. Make sure that the paint you choose can successfully adhere to it

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