The Ultimate Guide to Water Tanks

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Dura Tanks: Revolutionizing Water Storage in City Environments

Aquasteel PTY Ltd, Ronald van Lochem

Dura Tanks: Revolutionizing Water Storage in City Environments

Dura Tanks: Revolutionizing Water Storage in City Environments Water is a precious resource, and efficient storage is crucial, especially in urban areas where space is at a premium. That's why we're e...

Sep 7, 2026

The Real Cost of a Water Tank Isn't on the Invoice

Aquasteel PTY Ltd, Ronald van Lochem

The Real Cost of a Water Tank Isn't on the Invoice

Ask for three quotes on a water tank and the conversation almost always narrows to one number: the price on the invoice. It is the easiest number to compare, and the worst one to base a decision on. T...

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Aug 18, 2026

The Installation Window

Aquasteel PTY Ltd, Ronald van Lochem

The Installation Window

Water Restrictions Are Announced in Summer. Tanks Are Ordered, Engineered, and Installed Months Before. Every year, the same pattern repeats. Water restrictions get announced in the middle of summer, ...

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Aug 4, 2026

HOW BIG IS BIG ENOUGH

Aquasteel PTY Ltd, Ronald van Lochem

HOW BIG IS BIG ENOUGH

Ask ten property owners why they chose the tank size they did, and most will give you the same answer: it was what fit the budget, or it was what the neighbor has, or it "seemed like a lot." Almost no...

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Jul 28, 2026

Water Security Starts at Ground Level

Aquasteel PTY Ltd, Ronald van Lochem

Water Security Starts at Ground Level

There is a deeply embedded assumption in South African water thinking that security is something provided from above — by government, by municipalities, by national infrastructure, by rain. The dam fi...

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May 26, 2026

Why South Africa Is a Water-Scarce Country

Aquasteel PTY Ltd, Ronald van Lochem

Why South Africa Is a Water-Scarce Country

Water scarcity in South Africa is usually explained as a natural condition. The country is dry. Rainfall is limited. Droughts are worsening. The climate is against us. This explanation is not wrong. B...

Apr 21, 2026

Dams, Reservoirs, and Tanks: What's the Difference

Aquasteel PTY Ltd, Ronald van Lochem

Dams, Reservoirs, and Tanks: What's the Difference

When South Africans talk about water, they talk about dams. When a dam is full, there's relief. When it's at 30%, there's panic. But this singular focus on dams has left most people dangerously uninfo...

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Mar 31, 2026

Rain Is Not the Problem - STORAGE IS

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Rain Is Not the Problem - STORAGE IS

Rethinking the Water Crisis Across South Africa, water shortages are almost always explained the same way: not enough rain. When dam levels drop and municipalities impose restrictions, the narrative d...

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Mar 10, 2026

The Myth of Unlimited Municipal Water

Aquasteel PTY Ltd, Ronald van Lochem

The Myth of Unlimited Municipal Water

Water is life. Yet for millions of households, businesses, and farms across South Africa, the idea of "unlimited municipal water" is not a guarantee — it is a myth. A promise that cannot withstand the...

Mar 3, 2026

When Water Tanks Fail: Why Cutting Corners Costs More in the End

Aquasteel PTY Ltd, Ronald van Lochem

When Water Tanks Fail: Why Cutting Corners Costs More in the End

In the water storage industry, the lowest price is often tempting — but structural failures like the ones pictured here remind us that water doesn't compromise. Hydrostatic pressure is relentless. If ...

Feb 23, 2026

LINER VS LINER-FREE TANK

Aquasteel PTY Ltd, Ronald van Lochem

LINER VS LINER-FREE TANK

When it comes to choosing a water tank, most people jump straight to price. But the real first question you should ask is simple: Do you need a tank with a liner, or a tank without a liner? This decis...

Feb 23, 2026

What exactly is FBE Coating?

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What exactly is FBE Coating?

We have been talkin a lot lately about Rhino Tank's FBE Coating that makes is superior to other other tanks, but, what exactly is FBE Coating? FBE Coating stands for, Fusion Bonded Epoxy coating and i...

Feb 23, 2026

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