FAQs

NO, Our tanks are made from polyethylene.  Bisphenol A (BPA) is not used as a component in the manufacture of polyethylene.  BPA is primarily used in polycarbonate and in epoxies’ used to line cans.  Polyethylene does not leach chemicals and has been used for direct food contact for >

YES, National Sanitary Foundation (NSF) compliance considers a number of factors for approval.  Among these are material and final configuration of the product including fittings and accessories that are exposed to the chemical.  For this reason, please consult our factory regarding NSF approval.

YES,   UL 94 groups materials into categories based on their flammability.  The polyethylene we use has undergone the horizontal flame test and has a UL94HB rating which means that specimens must not have a burn rate greater than 1.5 inches/minute for thickness between .120 and .500 inches and >

YES,  WaterFence is molded from polyethylene compounded with the latest technology in ultraviolet (UV) light stabilizers.  The UV stabilizers will reduce the harmful effects of ultraviolet light exposure and are intended to extend the life of a tank over similar materials that are not compounded with stabilizers.

Only sales receipts at this time.

Life expectancy of WaterFence depends upon a couple of variables. Temperature exposure, Total UV exposure. Both of these factors, have an effect on an HDPE tank. A longer-lasting storage tank is made from HDPE not MDPE. One question we hear frequently is: “How long should a high-density polyethylene tank >

WATERFENCE’S Manufacturer’s responsibility extends solely to repair and replacement of the WaterFence product and its component parts.  WATERFENCE does not assume responsibility for, nor shall be liable for, any special, incidental or consequential damages.

Uniformly, .33 inches thick or 1/3 inches thick and weighs 232 lbs.

NO,  Polyethylene does not leach chemicals and has been used for direct food contact for many years.

Virgin HDPE only.  No recycled HDPE is used in WaterFence because of possible contaminants in it. There are differences in the characteristic between medium and high density polyethylene.  High density polyethylene offers a higher density, impact resistance and lasts longer than medium density polyethylene.