4 Main Causes of Water Storage Tank Leaks and How to ...

Water storage tanks are a great way to save and conserve one of the most precious things we have on earth. Which is why having leaks on them sort of defeats one of its greatest purposes. So if you own one and find some drips here and there, it is very possible that you&#;re experiencing one of the most common maintenance challenges every owner has &#;storage tank leaks. 

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But worry now, because yours is not a unique situation, and there are easy fixes for this issue. Here are 4 common causes of water storage tank leaks and some solutions to remedy them.

1.LOOSE INLET AND OUTLET

One of the most common sources of leak, the inlet and the outlet are the openings where pipes connect to your tank. In cases like this, double check the intake and output connections to make sure it is the cause of leak. Once confirmed, a simple tightening by a pipe wrench will do the trick.

2.CORROSION

Deterioration of material is one of the major culprits of storage tank leaks. Since they are often placed in open areas, they are exposed to several elements in the environment. These elements sometimes cause the water storage tank to be brittle, resulting in cracks and leaks. Regular maintenance checks can prevent this issue, but if you have extra funds on hand, applying corrosion resistant linings would not only save your tank from deterioration, but could also lengthen its lifespan. 

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3.EXCESSIVE WATER PRESSURE

Water storage tanks are designed to carry only a specific amount of water pressure. When the exterior water supply exceeds what your tank can take in, leakage normally happens, and this can even cause a major damage to your entire tank&#;s system. To fix issues such as this, use a pressure gauge to check the tank&#;s water pressure and adjust it accordingly.

4.CONSTANT OVERFILLING

As is the same with any container, water tanks are only allowed to hold a limited cubic feet of water. Consistently overfilling them causes tanks to contract and expand, leading to leaks. This is most common among polyethylene water tanks (polytanks). Proper maintenance and operation is key in preventing this type of leak. By simply making sure that you do not overfill the tank, issues like this can be avoided.

Storage tank leaks are common occurrences among water tanks regardless of the material it is made of. And while it wouldn&#;t hurt to apply some DIY quick fixes to your leaking tank, it is still best to seek professional help from experts in the field, such as Firstank Philippines. They are a trusted provider of water storage tanks in the Philippines that provide a 6-month warranty for leaks under normal condition. You also get to save on delivery if you&#;re from Metro Manila as they provide free delivery for clients within the mentioned area.

Just joined this forum and this is my first post. Looks like the perfect community for my question.

I have a gallon poly water storage tank fed by my well. Well production has been dropping (Arizona drought) and I had to have my tank commercially refilled for the first time in a few years. Shortly after that I discovered the tank was leaking around the outlet fitting. When full, there's around 2.3 PSI at the bottom of the tank, and the outlet fitting hadn't seen that much pressure in awhile.

History: The PVC fitting was the recommended one for a poly tank. It was installed 15 years ago as per instructions in a dry tank. Worked fine for many years and then developed a leak. Probably from tank flex when filling or when it warms up. The tank is shaded by an overhead lattice, but some direct sunlight still gets to the outlet fitting.

My solution was to replace the rigid connection between the tank outlet and the house plumbing with a short length of radiator hose held by stainless hose clamps. That was preemptive to compensate for flex. The leak was where the PVC outlet penetrated the tank. To plug that I used "plumbers epoxy" and molded it around the perimeter of the outlet fitting, as you can see in the photo. Of course, I roughed up the surface of the tank and PVC beforehand. That held fine for years until last week, when the new leak was discovered.

So now I need some advice. FlexSeal is not rated for potable water. Plumbers tape is temporary. Draining the tank and installed a new fitting from the inside is something I really don't want to do. My current plan is to clean off all the calcium carbonate crud, rough up the residual surface, and then apply another layer of plumbers epoxy to reseal it. Won't fill the tank again until it's had plenty time to cure.

If anyone can suggest a better solution it would be most appreciated. Thanks!

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