Why install water tanks on tank stands?

There are many good reasons why water tanks should be installed on some type of raised water tank stand although a well-built, ground-level water tank stand base also has its place.

Before listing the reasons for installing water tank stands it is important to choose a tank stand that is designed to safely support the weight of the water tank that will be used.  It is always better to choose a water tank stand from a reputable engineering firm or retailer.  Water tank stands should be designed by professionals in the industry; we recommend steel water tank stands supplied by JoJo Tanks – these are designed and manufactured by a current structural engineer and are available for 5000 litre tanks and 10000 litre tanks in the following heights: 1.5m, 3.0m, 4.5m, 6.0m and 9m.

Install water tank stands to…

• raise a water tank to provide water pressure using gravity
• ensure the water tank has a solid, stable base to rest on
• keep water tanks out of reach from tampering and vandalism
• make sure that livestock and wild animals cannot reach the water tank
• raise water tanks away from fire hazards such as veld fires
• tank stands can raise water tanks to upper levels of buildings so that pumping is not needed
• place a water tank in a location with uneven ground or even over water-logged areas
• raise water tanks up to receive maximum solar heating (for baths/showers)
• raise other types of tanks such as chemical tanks and fuel depot tanks as well as silo tanks

Water tank stands make water tank installation more costly but their benefits are many, especially if high quality tank stands are purchased from trusted manufacturers such as JoJo Tanks.

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