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Because the take up less space then a square tank which are also made as well as rectangle types
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoEasy to manufacture and a cylinder or sphere hold pressure much better that a cube.
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∙ 14y agoSo that the water pressure inside is even on the surface of the tank. If it was square, a corner could split.
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∙ 13y agoIt is easier to configure the amount of liquid in the tank and also they dont use squares any other shape really because the amount of tension there is on the points could easily leak.
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