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A water tank is a container for storing water.
Water tanks are used to provide storage of water for use in many applications, drinking water, irrigation agriculture, fire suppression, agricultural farming, both for plants and livestock, chemical manufacturing, food preparation as well as many other uses. Water tank parameters include the general design of the tank, and choice of construction materials, linings. Various materials are used for making a water tank: plastics (polyethylene, polypropylene), fiberglass, concrete, stone, steel (welded or bolted, carbon, or stainless). Earthen pots, such as matki used in South Asia, can also be used for water storage. Water tanks are an efficient way to help developing countries to store clean water.

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  1. Chrispee

    Advice over noisy pipe leading to cold water tank

    Hi, I've had a long running problem that I'm looking to get some advice on. I live in a 2nd (top) floor flat with loft access and a cold water tank in it. This feeds my vented CH system (heat only boiler and HW tank). Every once in a while, perhaps between 4-8 times a day, i get a loud...
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    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: USA
  2. D

    Water tank selection

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    • dalein ohio
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    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: USA
  3. B

    Grey water tank in home needs cleaning

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  4. T

    Baxi Burnall with back boiler connection to Unvented /Mains pressure water tank ??

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    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: USA
  5. T

    Hot water tank not working after smart meter installed

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  6. dave100

    Can I move this water tank as shown in the diagram?

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  7. B

    Leaking hot water tank

    My hot water copper tank has sprung a leak just below where the top fitted immersion heater screws into the tank. I have replaced the gasket but can now see a small squirt of water coming from the tank just below the raised threaded area. Is there a suitable product to repair the leak or do I...
    • Britince
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  8. M

    Could water be convecting from the hot water tank?

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  9. I

    Dripping Tundish on a Tribune HE hot water tank

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  10. J

    USA Tankless oil boiler/water heater - not enough

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  11. C

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  12. T

    Electric shower from cold water tank

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  13. SimonG

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  14. L

    Removing Old Water Tank

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  15. D

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  16. H

    Loft cold water tank keeps running out

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  17. D

    Hot water flowing out of electric water tank through pressure-release/overflow pipe?

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  18. P

    £5000 for an accumulator tank & pump

    Hi, I'm doing up our old Victorian terrace - 3storeys... water supply has 1.6bar pressure + 24fpm. Not being able to resolve the lack of flow/ pressure to install a bathroom and shower room on 1st & 2nd floors- I got advice and quote from a reputable plumber (we have used 4/5 times before)...
  19. L

    Unvented hot water tank noisy filling sound

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  20. J

    Waterflo water tank no hot water

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