Are poly tanks worth a crap???

[Riley Harth]

Hey guys just curious how well these hold up i know there not very thick. Found these in louisville area runs $80 for a 275 or 330gal, so affordable for sure. Need a 2nd tank for new box truck

 

[Riley Harth]

p.s this is one of there actual tanks

 

[AquaMike]

I've got an old truck with 2 of them in there and they work just fine. Probably 10 years old now.

 

[bigchaz]

Lots of guys use them, theyd be perfect for a box truck. Get two and if one cracks just switch to the other

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[Riley Harth]

sounds good. im going to call tmrw and make sure they have 2 for me to come get. they list chemical stained tanks for 60 so they cant be too bad!

 

[AquaMike]

My brother had an empty one blow out of a truck at hwy speeds and it bent the cage a bit but didn't damage the tank. We had a discussion about tying things down shortly after that!

 

[Sirocco Jerry]

Bladder Tanks

My brother had an empty one blow out of a truck at hwy speeds and it bent the cage a bit,
but didn't damage the tank. We had a discussion about tying things down shortly after that!

Besides looking cheap..
the only thing I don't like about "Bladder-Tanks"..
is they require that cage to support 'em.
..and they are NOT made for bouncing down the road on a trailer or truck..
You will have to use "earthquake brackets" and BEEFY tie-down straps to make it "kinda-safe" ..
If you got in an accident , (Heaven forbid, ) and that tank "went flying" into a car,
people could die.
DO NOT cut corners on SAFETY ! EVER !!
In the "Safety Meeting" portion of my "Pressure Washer Bullet-Proofing" class, we discuss these things.
Spend SERIOUS EFFORT in keeping your equipment safe, in EVERY way.
325gallons of water weighs almost as much as a Volkswagen.
nuf said.

 

[Chris Tharpe]

I have a couple of them in a box truck but were going to change them out soon. I just don't like them truthfully,they are very thin, leak easily and make you look like your on a shoe-string budget. I keep mine hid at the very front of the box but still hate them

 

[RGilliam]

Riley, why not stop at rural king or ky tank and get something? Give me a call when you come down this way. My shop is off exit 0 before you cross the bridge to Louisville

 

[tomtucson]

I think they look cool, good flat space to put a sign if you want and take up much less space. I'll take a metal cage over plastic holding its own shape against all that weight. I think they're made to haul denser than water liquids so they are stronger than needed for water.

 

[Tony Shelton]

I have one of them in the flatbed because it is more compact and allows me to pack more in the truck. This tank has been going strong for at least 5 years. And I can fit a LOT of air filters around it. Plus, I'm a black and white conservative type of guy, I like things to fit. :groucho:

 

[pdmcali]

Everyone that I know that uses them hasnt had any issues. I have certainly consider them because they take up much less space.

 

[Christopher]

I have one that I use once in a while as it is convenient and takes up less space.

I was thinking about using 2 of them in a box truck I was looking at since I could not get a large leg tank in the truck with the narrow barn doors it had in the back but the totes would fit through the doorway no problem.

 

[Paul Kassander]

They are good tanks and will hold up well $80 is a good price they typically go from $75-125. I use two on one of my trucks, i use a threaded coupling with a 2in pvc pipe off of it then 2- 90 degree rubber elbows (fernco fittings) that connect to a pipe with a manifold for feeding the pressure washer. This absorbs the bouncing and vibrations of travel so the tanks don't leak or crack the pipes when they shift a little.

 

[Sirocco Jerry]

... ya just have to SECURE it DOWN.
againts the jarr of an accident.
It needs to STAY on your truck, and NOT squish anybody.

..end of safety meeting.

 

[Scott Stone]

I am with Jerry. I just dont think they look professional, and have had them leak just sitting in a lot when I used them as a static tank.

 

[Tony Shelton]

I am with Jerry. I just dont think they look professional, and have had them leak just sitting in a lot when I used them as a static tank.

Scott, all the contractor needs to do is use a big loan to buy the tank and the and put a wrap on it and viola! Instant professional!

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[greg/sd]

I was just thinking of going back to them after the 525 leg tank on my truck sprung leaks in multiple places. I dont like the way they look but have never had one leak on me.

 

[AZ PowerWash Pros]

I asked these same questions when I found them. Take it from me, I have 2 trucks and 1 trailer with the regular tanks and 2 trucks with a total of 3 square poly tanks. The poly tanks make me as much money as my other tanks and work great. No cracks or leaks yet. Plus if they do crack its only $80 to replace them.

I say go for it. If its about looks then spend the extra money. If its about making money then save the money and make money!

 

[dieseldad97]

Not much more to say I guess.

I have one in my enclosed trailer and it works well for me. If I had an open trailer, I'd be using a leg tank for the looks