[matty72]

Hi guys, any tips would be good, I have a 1000 ltr thin plastic storage tank for water outside on concrete, best way to try and delay the freezing, i was thinking wrapping plastic sheeting around it, what do you reckon.

[Tom White]

Has it frozen before?  Mine hasn't though it's had a layer of ice form on top and we've had a few harsh Winters in the past few years.

Though I am in South Wales, not Scotland.

[matty72]

no first year like this,used to be in a shed

[telfordwindowclnr]

I insulate my tank with eco-friendly loft insulation.  Wrap it in bin bags to stop it getting wet and wrap it tight around your tank.  Not saying it won't freeze at all, but mine hasn't.  I insulate my purification kit in the same way too.

[paul13]

put a fish tank heater in should stop freezing

[H20cleaning]

Moving water is hard to freeze... Put a koi karp in there

[john stracey]

I'm gonna try bubble wrapping my water butts my first winter wfp without a garage I can't imagine it being cold enough to freeze a 250 ltre water butt solid

[deeege]

I'm gonna try bubble wrapping my water butts my first winter wfp without a garage I can't imagine it being cold enough to freeze a 250 ltre water butt solid

Ha good luck with that. Make sure you update us all with the results!

[Klean07]

http://www.heattracing.co.uk/sub-product-details/hibc-1---ibc-heating-jackets



Think I'll get a couple myself.

[H20cleaning]

Pond heaters... The water only has to be a few degrees above 0to stop it freezing.
There cheap to power and cheap to buy

[Klean07]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bermuda-Pond-Heater-Floating-Watts/dp/B002ZO727I/ref=pd_sim_sbs_lp_14


Mm don't know what to do now though suppose its better than having icicles forming on tank!

[H20cleaning]

Get a couple of 250w ones thats what i have and just go to a local pond suppliers

[Klean07]

Okey dokey.