Frequently Asked Questions about Plastic Tanks |
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| Are your tanks made from FDA approved resin? | Yes. Our high density polyethylene tanks are made from Exxon HD8660 resin. |
| What is the warranty on the tanks? | Tanks are sold with a 3 year warranty from the date of shipment. The exceptions to this are for sulphuric acid and for biodiesel applications. These applications carry a one year warranty from the date of shipment. |
| Can your tanks be pressurized? | No. Our tanks are designed for atmospheric pressure only. |
| Can your tanks be buried underground? | No. Our tanks are for above ground applications. A vault or cistern must be constructed to place these tanks below ground. |
| What is the maximum operating temperature? | 140 degrees farenheight. |
| Are these tanks repairable through plastic welding? | Yes. High Density Polyethylene can be welded unlike some other types of polyethylene. |
| Is this plastic recyclable? | Yes. |
| Is there UV protection in the resin you use? | Yes. UV stabilizers were added to the resin to increase the useful life of the tanks. |
| How long do plastic tanks last? | There is no good single answer. It all depends on the application and the exposure of the tank. |
| What is the Specific Gravity rating of your tanks? | Bailiff designed tanks are manufactured to meet 1.9 SG. We have other tanks available on pre-order that are made at lesser weights. |
| Can I store fuels such as diesel and gasoline in your tanks? | Emphatically no. These tanks are not designed for fuel storage. |
| Are Drawings available? | Yes. Drawings and details are available at our web site. www.plasticstoragetanks.com |
| Tank Accessories |
| Bulkheads-Installed |
| Fire Department Connections |
| Fabrication |
| Heat Tracing |
| Insulation |
| Lids & Caps |
| Mixing Eductors |
| Sanitary Fittings |
| Screw On Fittings |
| Sight Gauges |
| Siphon Tubes |
| Strainers |
| Tank Stands |
| Tie-Down Cables |
| Top Fill Line |
| Vents |
| Welded Couplings |
| Welded Flanges |
Pipe Fittings |
| Bulkheads |
| Cam Lock Fittings |
| Crosses |
Ells - Elbows  |
| Female Adapters |
| Male Adapters |
| Nipples |
Pipe Caps  |
| Pipe Fittings |
Pipe Plugs  |
| Quick Connect Fittings |
Reducing Bushing  |
| Reducing Couplings |
| Reducing Nipples |
Tees  |
Pumps |
| Up to 5 gal/min |
| From 5 gpm to 150 gpm |
| Banjo Pumps |
| Flojet Pumps |
| Gasoline Pumps |
| Diaphram Pumps |
| Centrifugal Pumps |
Strainers |
| Line Strainers |
| Strainer Baskets |
Hose |
| Clear Braided Hose |
| Green Suction Hose |
