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Welcome to Steely Dam Water Tanks, made by Ark Sheetmetal.

We are a small business located in the picturesque hills of Mt Evelyn specializing in manufacture of custom rainwater tanks, garden beds and sheetmetal products.

We also offer rainwater tank lid and base repair/replacement and a full tank installation service.

We are friendly, supportive, professional and committed to providing robust designs, engineered solutions and accurate manufacture in all that we do.

Ark Sheetmetal (formerly Lilydale & District Tankmakers) have been making quality rainwater tanks and custom sheetmetal products for over 30 years. We are passionate about caring for the environment and providing complimentary products for a sustainable future.



Saturday, 5 March 2011

Potable water - why steel is best

Poly tanks seem an attractive alternative to steel from the viewpoint of corrosion, base preparation and price. However:
- HDPE (high density polyethylene) is manufactured from petrochemicals. Difficult to dispose of in an environmentally safe/ecological manner.
- Anecdotal evidence from our customers strongly suggests the smell and taste of plastic is evident in the water.
- Poor UV resistance encourages algae growth and limits the capability of recycled plastic being used to make water tanks.
- Fire resistance is very poor.
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