11 Tips for Installing a Rainwater Tank
If you're thinking of installing a rainwater tank to harvest rainwater, use the checklist below to ensure you get the best out of your rain water tank.
- Make sure you roof is suitable for collecting rainwater.
- Reduce the amount of debris that will end up in your tank by installing gutter mesh.
- Fit gutter outlets to the underside of the gutter to prevent obstruction of water flow.
- Fit leaf eater-beater rain heads to downpipes stop gutters blocking. Leaf eater-beaters deflect leaves and debris and keep mosquitoes out of pipes that hold water.
- Install a water diverter to prevent the first flush of most contaminated rainwater from entering the tank.
- Ensure a tank screen is installed at the water tank entry point to filter water and keep mozzies and pests out.
- Find your nearest rain water tank supplier.
- Choose a suitable size tank for your home and consumption volumes.
- Attach insect-proof screens or flap valves to the end of all pipes to the tank screen and to the tank overflow outlets to keep mosquitos and pests out and ensure the tank is well vented.
- If necessary, utilise a tank "Top-Up" system to automatically top up the tank with mains water when water levels fall to the designated minimum level.
- Select a water pump system to distribute water for use inside or outside the home.
