Water Tank Articles
Information and advice about water tanks, how they work, how to choose the right one for you, and how to effectively harvest rainwater in Australia.
Rainwater Harvesting Systems
What are Wet and Dry Rainwater Harvesting Systems?
Wet systems and dry systems refer to methods of piping your roof water to your rainwater tank. In a Wet System, the pipes from your [...]
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Rainwater Harvesting Systems
What is a Leaf Eater?
Leaf Eaters are a type of rain head used to filter contaminants out of the downpipes leading to your rainwater tank. These rain heads will not [...]
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Tank Maintenance Water Quality
How to Properly Maintain Your Rainwater Tank
Australian Government’s Department of Health has developed recommendations for monitoring and maintaining rainwater tanks. Rainwater from your roof is a high-quality source of water and [...]
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Water Quality
Is Water Tank Sludge Unsafe or Harmful to Rainwater Quality?
Recommended monitoring and maintenance procedures by the Australian Health Department include inspecting every 2-3 years for the presence of accumulated sediments. If the bottom of the tank is [...]
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Water Quality Water Tank Buying Guide
Making Your Roof Safe To Capture High-Quality Rainwater
If you will use rainwater harvesting into a tank for washing your car, hosing hard surfaces, watering your gardens, then the quality of the water [...]
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Rainwater Use Water Quality
Is Drinking Rainwater From Your Water Tank Safe?
Rainwater is a very high-quality water source. It has been safely consumed for centuries in many locations around the world and often acts as a [...]
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Water Tank Buying Guide
Calculating How Much Rainwater Your Rooftop Can Capture
An important factor in how much rainwater you can harvest is the size of your roof catchment area. This article is intended to help you [...]
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Water Tank Buying Guide
Water Tank Fittings & Accessories, Pumps and Extras
When looking to purchase a rainwater tank, it is important to not just compare tank brands, models and sizes, but also understand what tank accessories [...]
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Water Tank Buying Guide
Discover How Much Rain Falls On Your Property
When purchasing rainwater tank, it is helpful to know how much rain falls in your area since such can influence the size of water tank you [...]
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Should You Choose an External or Submersible Water Tank Pump?
If you are plumbing rainwater into your home, then you will need a water pressure pump to ensure your tank water gets to where it is [...]
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How to Manage Sludge Build-Up in Rainwater Tanks
To ensure rainwater collected in your tank remains clean and fresh, it is important to properly maintain your tank. Rainwater tank maintenance recommended by the [...]
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Water Tank Buying Guide
Poly vs Steel vs Fibreglass vs Concrete Water Tanks
Rainwater tanks can be made and delivered in a range of material substances including polyethylene plastic (poly), a range of steels, precast concrete and fibreglass [...]
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Water Tank Buying Guide
Tips For Hiding Your Rainwater Tank and Pump
Ninjas are known for their stealth, which is the art of being invisible to others and remaining hidden. People detect the presence of another with [...]
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Water Tank Buying Guide
How To Calculate Water Usage In Your Home
According to YourHome, Australians are the greatest per capita consumers of water. Each person uses an average of 100,000 litres of water per year, which [...]
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Water Tank Buying Guide
What Water Tank Size Should You Buy?
When looking for a rainwater tank you may not know what tank size is appropriate for your needs. How much water does your household consume? [...]
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Water Tank Buying Guide
What Water Tank Colour Should You Choose?
When purchasing a water tank for your home, one small yet often difficult decision to make can be what colour to choose. As professional decorators [...]
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