| The collection of rainfall from roof run-offs is an | | | | • How suitable is your roof? |
| ancient custom that has been practiced for centuries, | | | | • Do you need a foundation? |
| all over the world. Even in rural and remote Australian | | | | • What is your budget? |
| areas, this relatively common tradition has helped | | | | • Do you qualify for the Rainwater Tank Rebate |
| many settlers survive extreme dry weather | | | | Program? |
| conditions in the past, and still does today! | | | | Inform yourself about every aspect of a rain tank |
| Fighting the economic crisis and trying to conserve | | | | installation and what kind of maintenance is required. |
| the planet’s limited natural resources, more and | | | | Water from a rain tank can generally be used for: |
| more people return to basic living. They want to save | | | | • toilet flushing |
| precious drinking water and by installing rainwater | | | | • showering and bathing |
| tanks, save money on their water bill. | | | | • doing laundry |
| Rainwater tanks can be installed anywhere on a | | | | • water heating systems |
| property as an above ground, plastic or metal | | | | • garden and lawn irrigation |
| structure, or as an under house bladder system. | | | | • washing cars |
| Bladder Tanks are great for storing water under | | | | • filling swimming pools, spas, fountains and |
| homes or decks and come in various sizes to fit | | | | ornamental ponds |
| different stump widths. Like all rainwater tank | | | | • fighting fire |
| systems, they require very little maintenance. | | | | Many incentives and rebates are available to |
| How do rainwater tanks work? The process is simple. | | | | residential, commercial and industrial customers who |
| When it rains, the water that falls on your roof will | | | | have a rainwater tank installed by a professional. |
| run off to catchment areas. The water is guided | | | | Rainwater tank installers can be found in local phone |
| from the gutters through downpipes, filters and | | | | books, advertisements, or online. To find a reliable |
| screens. It finally ends up in a tank, where it is stored | | | | rainwater tank installer read reviews and verify that |
| until it is used. If you wonder why you need sturdy | | | | the installer: |
| screens, just think of all the debris, leaves and insects | | | | • is qualified; |
| that may enter the storage tank. Even with regular | | | | • offers free quotes and advice; |
| gutter cleanings, unwanted elements may still end up | | | | • offers competitive prices; |
| in the collected rainwater and block your downpipes, | | | | • will show references upon request; |
| or contaminate the water. | | | | • delivers are on time; |
| When you are planning a rain water tank installation | | | | • only uses high quality products; |
| you will have consider the following: | | | | • guarantees products and craftsmanship. |
| • What size and type tank will suit your needs? | | | | After weighing up the cost of a rain water tank |
| • Where can the tank be installed? | | | | installation, you should also consider its long term |
| • What is the size of the roof catchment area | | | | benefits, which include large savings on your monthly |
| connected to the rainwater tank? | | | | water bill. Equally important is what your decision will |
| • Do you need accessories such as, a pressure | | | | do for the environment and how your actions can |
| pump, a backflow prevention device, tank top up, or | | | | help secure the world’s precious water supply. |
| a tank overflow outlet? | | | | Just think about that. |