In bushfire-prone areas of Australia, safeguarding your property with a reliable water storage solution becomes a necessity rather than an optional precaution. Poly Water Tanks is here to assist you in finding the ideal plastic water tank that serves as a vital water source during emergencies and aids in bushfire preparedness. This blog discusses why these tanks are essential and how you can successfully use polyethylene tanks to shield your property in the face of fire emergencies. Let’s dive in!
A Steady Supply of Water During Emergencies
In regions frequently threatened by bushfires, having a plastic water tank can be a lifesaver. A dedicated reserve set aside for bushfires in the form of a water tank ensures you don’t have to rely on your own drinking water reserves or the public water supply where the water pressure may be compromised during a bushfire. The benefits continue beyond prevention; these tanks can be transformed into makeshift fire-fighting systems with pumps and hoses.
How Polyethylene Tanks Can Be Used In A Bushfire
When a bushfire is near, you may be advised to evacuate your property for your own safety. However, your house remains at risk in the face of the oncoming blaze. When you purchase one of our fire-fighting pump and hose packages with your tank, your tank becomes a preventative fire-fighting system. The practice of dousing your house and its surrounding vegetation with water before departing could be the difference between returning to a pile of rubble and the feeling of relief knowing that your house has escaped the worst. Regardless of the type of water tank you have, this is an important step to keeping your property safe – the wetter the area, the safer your house will be.
Your polyethylene water storage tank can be used by firefighters as a source of water to protect your property if you have a STORZ connection fitted. A STORZ connection is a universal hose coupling used by firefighters to quickly connect to a local water source. With one of these connected to your tanks, firefighters can use the water stored in your water tanks to fight fires on your property without having to use their own water supply or connect to the mains water when available. The STORZ hose coupling means they can start protecting your property even sooner without having to worry about connection issues.
Ask about our fire-fighting pump and hose packages, designed to provide the best option to protect your family, property and assets against fire emergencies. We can combine these with any of our tanks to give you peace of mind when the next fire season approaches.
Briggs & Stratton-Powered Fire-Fighting Package
This package features;
- Briggs & Stratton 6.5HP petrol fire-fighting pump
- 40mm STORZ package
- 5m suction + 2 x 10m fire hose fire fighting hose kit and hose tail
Honda-Powered Fire-Fighting Package
This package features;
- Honda-powered Bianco Vulcan MH15-SHP petrol pump
- 40mm STORZ package
- 5m suction + 2 x 10m fire hose fire fighting hose kit and hose tail
Fortify your property against bushfires with a reliable tank. Explore our large round tank range or call us on 1800 077 178 to find the perfect solution for your needs!