The Sunday Mail reports that there’s been a 300% increase in reported Ross River virus cases, the suspected source being uncovered rainwater tanks and buckets. With Australia heading into the mozzy season, it’s time to ensure that your rainwater collection systems are properly covered. Read the full report at the Sunday Mail.
If you’re like me and live in a townhouse or a unit, you probably assume you don’t have the space for a water tank. Not so! There’s plenty of space saving water tank option on the market. Stroll into your local Bunnings hardware and take a look around, there’s plenty of options to choose from [...]
Water tank experts have expressed concerns over the safety of some water tank instillations. Experts are suggesting that if rainwater tanks have not been installed on a solid base, the footing may become unstable causing safety issues around homes. They have also suggested that plastics used in imported tanks may degrade quickly in harsh Australian [...]
Tankmasta has a great little rainwater calculator to help you calculate how much water could be collected from your roof into a rainwater tank annually. I was out in an industrialized area near Melbourne recently and I was amazed at the about of roof area some factories had with no sight of a rainwater tank. [...]
The ABC reports that Hill Industries, the people that make Hills Hoist, has just turned over $1b in revenue. No doubt due to the good old Australian company’s water tank division called Team Poly. Team Poly manufacture a huge range of polyethylene water tanks in all shapes and sizes. Included in their water tank range [...]
Taking environmentally friendly to a new level, the VersiTank rainwater tank from Elmich is made from recycled plastics and manufactured in Australia. The VersiTank storm water tanks store run-off from roofs and are suitable for domestic rainwater storage and commercial developments. Lightweight, high strength interlocking panels clip together to make up the water tank assembly, [...]
The Brisbane Times reports that the residents in Brisbane will have to ensure their rainwater tank is plumbed into their laundry and toilet to be eligible to receive the $850 water tank rebate. “Lord Mayor Campbell Newman said the change was needed because the rebate program would not conserve the city’s water supplies unless people [...]
Rain water tanks come in all shapes and sizes and materials. So what material should your water tanks be made from? This all depends on your budget and whether the tank is above or below ground. Currently Polyethylene tanks are the most cost effective, but you may wish to consider other materials. Polyethylene rainwater tanks [...]
How much should you expect to pay for a rainwater tank? The old adage regarding a piece of string comes to mind for the answer to this question. Here are four main factors which will contribute to the cost of your water tank: Water tank size Instillation requirements What material the water tank is made [...]
No space for a whapping big rainwater tank in the back yard but keen as mustard to harvest the rainwater from your roof run off? Than check out the eco sac. The eco sac is like a large flexible water bladder that fits under your house. Water stored in the eco sac is suitable for [...]
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