Everything you want to know about water tanks and rainwater harvesting – in plan English. Whether you’re planning your first water tank out, looking to upgrade your current setup, or specifying a rainwater system for a development project, we’ve got straightforward advice to help you make informed decisions for your property. Start exploring today!
Water Tank Buying Guide
Selecting the Right Stainless Steel Grade for Your Rainwater Tank
If you're shopping for a stainless steel water tank, choosing the right stainless steel grade is crucial for long-term performance and warranty coverage.
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Fire-Fighting Water Tanks Rainwater Harvesting Systems Water Tank Buying Guide
Dual-Use: Water Tank with Fire-Fighting Reserve
When considering water storage options for your property, you may need to meet both everyday water needs and fire protection requirements. A dual-use water tank [...]
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Fire-Fighting Water Tanks Government Compliance
VIC Bushfire Tanks: A Guide to Fire Tanks and CFA Tank Requirements
Living in Victoria means bushfire preparation isn’t just smart—it’s essential for protecting your family and home. Having a properly equipped water tank on your property [...]
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Stormwater Detention
Sizing Your Stormwater Detention Tank: Volume Calculations Explained
How to calculate the your OSD Tank capacity correctly and why accurate sizing is essential for meeting council requirements.
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Water Tank Buying Guide
How to Choose the Right Pump for a Multi-Story Home
One of the most important specifications to consider is the pump's "Max Head" - but what exactly does this mean?
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Water Tank Buying Guide
Should You Choose an External or Submersible Water Tank Pump?
Reasons to choose External Pump or Submersible Pump for your tank setup.
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Rainwater Use Water Tank Buying Guide
Do You Need a Pump with Your Water Tank? Understanding the Benefits
Reasons why customers choose to include a pump in their rainwater tank setup.
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Water Tank Buying Guide
5 Great Reasons to Invest in a Rainwater Tank
Whether you’re looking to reduce your ecological footprint, prepare for water shortages, or enhance your property, a rainwater tank offers long-term benefits that make it [...]
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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
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
Guide to Water Tank Fittings & Accessories
Find out what tank fittings and accessories are necessary for your rainwater harvesting system.
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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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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 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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