Selecting a rainwater tank
Rainwater tanks are available in a large variety of shapes, materials and sizes. Choosing the best water tank for your situation will help you to preserve one of our most precious resources and reduce your water bill. There are a number of points to consider when deciding which rainwater tank is going to be right for you.
ecoCare Transfer Tank including pumpPlastic Plumbing & Irrigation Supplies
Leafbusters gutter protection (Tile Roof Kit)Leafbusters Pty Ltd
The Aussie Bladda Tank Large 4,000 - 6,000 litresApplied Water Technologies Pty Ltd
SmartpitWattworks Pty. Ltd.
RainBank® Automatic Rainwater Harvesting controllerDavey Water Products Pty Ltd
FireFighter engine driven portable pumpsDavey Water Products Pty Ltd
Torrium Pressure SystemsDavey Water Products Pty LtdLeafbusters gutter protection (Corrugated Roof Kit)Leafbusters Pty Ltd
ShowerguardShowerguard Limited
Toroid Tanks - underground water storage (3000/5000/any volume)Azuratec
Nylex SLR2000Nylex Water Solutions
ModtankModtank
Smart Water Meter from WatersaveWatersave Australia
Onga WaterswitchPentair Water (Onga)
Rainwell RFD - Rainwater Filter DiverterRainwell Pty Ltd
MC Rainwater Catchment DeviceMC Collections PTY. LTD
Waterpros – the Water Management SpecialistsWater Pros
Aquashield MAXDavey Water Products Pty Ltd
Nylex Coolibah Plus 2000LNylex Water SolutionsThe Aussie Bladda Tank - Small 1,275 - 3,000 litresApplied Water Technologies Pty Ltd
Drip Stop Female Hose ConnectorLadco
Acquasafe rainwater disinfectantDavey Water Products Pty Ltd
Waterboy WizardUniversal Pumps
Nylex SLR3000Nylex Water Solutions
Landscape Tanks - Retaing walls and raised garden bedsLandscape Tanks Pty. Ltd.The Aussie Bladda Tank Medium 3,050 - 3,950 litresApplied Water Technologies Pty Ltd
Constant Pressure Water Pump CECPP800ACommercial Electric
Nylex RainFlushNylex Water Solutions
RainSmartUniversal Pumps
Microlene PurifiersDavey Water Products Pty LtdLeafbusters gutter protection (Deck Roof Kit)Leafbusters Pty Ltd
TRIGGER BLASTER WANDLadco
Drip Stop Trigger AdaptorLadco
Nylex PC3 Pump CoverNylex Water Solutions
SlabTank - hidden water storage (any volume)Azuratec
Drip Stop Poly Tube ConnectorLadcoTank size and rainfall
The obvious decision you need to consider when purchasing a tank is around the tank size. Questions you may need to ask yourself could include:
- How often will I be using the rainwater held in my tank?
- How much rain does the area I live in typically receive?
- How much space do I have around my home for a tank?
- Will my tank require any structural support?
Take a look at this link for further information around tank sizes and rainfall.
Tank location
There are rainwater tanks available for underground installation as well as above-ground installation. The most suitable option for you will depend on your unique situation. Above-ground tanks can be installed alongside your house, or even under your house if possible. The following link provides more information on the various options you can consider.
Tank material
Different tanks are manufactured using different materials, depending on the specific purpose of the tank being considered. Where a tank made using Colorbond® steel might be appropriate for one household, a concrete tank might be more suitable for another. Check out the below link for some details on the various materials that can be used when manufacturing a tank.
Colorbond® is a registered trade mark of BlueScope Steel Limited
ABN 16 000 011 058.