Q – What size tank should I install?

A – The larger the tank the better, the more water you can store the better off you will be during the drier months, your tank can also be plumbed to the laundry and toilets and used for pool top up. Action Tank Complas has a range of rainwater tank sizes to suit your water collection needs. A 3,000L tank is ideal for outdoor water use, such as plant watering, while a 5,000 – 10,000L water tank will hold enough to service your water needs – inside and outside the home.

Q – How do I ensure the rainwater flowing into my tank is not contaminated?

Find out if your roofing material or the paint used on your roof or in your gutters might contaminate rainwater. Rainwater should not be collected from parts of the roof that incorporate a chimney from a wood burner, discharge pipes from roof mounted appliances such as evaporative air conditioners or hot water systems, chemically treated timbers, lead based paints or flashings, tar based coatings on roofs and gutters can for example bind other harmful organic chemicals to the roof or gutter and be difficult to clean..

Q – Where would I position my tank?

A – A water tank is ideally positioned near one or more downpipes – walk around your home to identify where the downpipes are located. To get a feel for the size of your tank, use a garden hose or rope as a line marker to measure out its diameter. Please note that water tanks cannot be positioned over sewer mains. Water tanks will need to sit on a base of crusher dust, pavers or concrete.