“ThinPot” Vertical Garden
The ThinPot can be used to grow vegetables or for colourful flowers which can be used as a cover for the water tank. We are also in the final stages of matching the system with a solar powered pump.
James has years of experience in the water saving industry and is very aware of the growing need for efficient and environmentally sustainable solutions for saving and reusing water.
How To Make A Base For A Rainwater Storage Tank
One of the most important components of your rainwater storage tank installation is the base. I tell this to every customer that has a Site Assessment with me, and people are often surprised by the comment. Why is the base of the water tank so important? Well lets say you are installing a 3000 litre…
Water Tanks FAQ
This section our site is for those that want to ask questions that are not related to any of our current rainwater tanks. This is where any questions that don’t fit will be placed and answered in relation to any of our rainwater tanks and additional water saving accessories that you may need when purchasing…
What Size Water Tank Should I Buy?
This is one of the more frequently asked questions on our FAQ Page. There is quite a few factors that determine my answer to this. Is the tank to feed water to the home for toilets, washing machines? How many garden taps are to be connected? Will the garden taps be feeding an irrigation system?…
How To Maintain A Healthy Rainwater Storage Tank
Rainwater tanks are a great source of alternative water supply for your home and can be an invaluable asset during an emergency such as a bushfire or natural disaster.Keeping your water storage tank healthy and free from sludge, mosquitoes etc is very important and to successfully do this a regular maintenance program should be adhered to.
Slimline Steel Water Tank
The slimline steel range of rainwater tanks is available in a wide selection of popular colours and sizes up to a capacity of 7000 litres. The can be built for very narrow spaces, usually to fit along side your house. The quality internal cross bracing has been engineered into the tank delivering maximum durability and strength.
Selecting The Right Steel Rainwater Tank
When considering the location of the tank be sure not to place the tank in an area with unstable ground or locate it to close to existing house footings. The tank base is one of the most important components of a good installation.
PWS-1334 Slimline Water Tank / 1334 Litre’s
Dimensions – Width 700mm – Length 1750mm – Height 1800mm
Manufactured with graduated thickness in the walls, utilising hoop strength for evenly distributed pressure top to bottom. Unique ‘Smooth Wall’ design with no vertical parting lines – No weak wall pressure points.
PWS-1400 Poly Water Tank Slimline / 1400 Litres
Dimensions – Height: 2230mm, Length: 1300mm, Wide: 650mm
Unique ‘Smooth Wall’ design with no vertical parting lines – No weak wall pressure points. Made from the best materials, UV stabilised virgin food grade polyethyelene with no taste or smell – drink water compatible. Certified to Australian Standards (AS2070).
Claytech Inox240A Water Pump
With quality and reliability a strong focus, these Italian made water pumps have found a ready market here in Australia. Back-up services and knowledge have made these pumps a preferred choice both around the home and for farms.
AQS-1200 Poly Slimline Rainwater Tank / 1200 Litre’s
This is why this poly slimline tank is proving to be a popular addition with many home owners as well as home renovators. It is very sturdy has a modern design and is made from food grade UV stable (UV20) polyethylene.
AQS-2000 Poly Slimline Rainwater Tank / 2000 Litres
The poly slimline tank ASQ2000 is another popular style of rain water storage tank being purchased by many home owners throughout Australia, Slimline tanks are great with their modern design being paramount to their strength.
AQS-300 Aquarius Poly Header Water Tank / 300 Litres
Along with the Diverter, the 300 litre Poly Slimline Tanks are great for topping up your pool. It has an incorporated overflow, allowing it to sit straight over the down pipe, eliminating any visible overflow plumbing.
AQS-3000 Slimline Polyethylene Water Tank / 3000 Litres
3000 Litre Poly Slimline Tank – Width: 620 Length: 2970 Height: 2070 – The most popular style of rain water storage tank being bought, Slimline tanks are great but their design is paramount to their strength. Made from food grade UV stable (UV20) polyethylene.
Thintanks Water Tank Manufacturing Process
We can now see both the 1000 litre ThinTank and the 3000 litre ThinTanks™ mould been been prepared to be placed into the oven which is in operation nearly 24 hours a day. Once the ThinTank mould is in the oven the mould is then rotated using the large arm and it is the heat of the oven that liquify’s the polyethylene powder, which begins to line the inside of the mould.
Why Choose A Steel Rainwater Tank
The strength of steel itself, gives a steel rainwater tank some major benefits over rain water tanks built with alternative materials. Steel slimline tanks do not stretch or bulge when full. The strength of steel ensures that the custom made steel slimline rainwater tanks can easily hold the large forces generated by tonnes of water. All of the Tankworks range of water tanks have engineer certification.
Should I Choose a Steel or Poly Rainwater Tank?
The difference between a Round poly tank and a Round Steel tank is less than the difference between the slimline designs. The steel slimline tanks are quite a bit more expensive than the standard poly slimline tanks.The higher end Poly ThinTank™ is in the middle of the less expensive standard poly tanks and the custom made steel slimline tanks.
What is A First Flush Diverter?
This is a question from our FAQ Water Tanks Page where we needed to supply a much more detailed explanation. A first flush filter is usually fitted to every down pipe that is to feed water to the rainwater tank. The diverter prevents the initial 10-25 litres of water collected from the roof, from entering…
Why You Need A First Flush Water Diverter
Fitting an appropriately sized First Flush Water Diverter is critical to achieve good quality water. Water diverters improve water quality, reduce tank maintenance and protect pumps by preventing the first flush of water, which may contain contaminants from the roof, from entering the tank. When it rains, water slowly builds up in the roof guttering…