Rain Water Harvesting

Rain Harvesting : Interconnecting your tank and building

rainwater harvesting australia

What is Rainwater Harvesting ?
Its the collection, storage and redistribution of rainwater, often from the roof, for use with indoor & outdoor requirements such as: toilets laundry cold water tap outside tap for uses such as pool-top up, washing the car, garden watering Systems are available with both above ground tanks & underground tanks. > For a rain harvesting system with an underground tank click here > For a rain harvesting system with anabove ground tanks - see next tab (above)

Rainwater Tank Rebates Australia
With an increased demand on our precious water resource, many state governments and local councils require new homes, and encourage existing homes, offices and projects to interconnect (plumb) their tank to the building to supply rainwater for non-drinking applications. Right now the Federal Government is offering a rebate of up to $500 for households that install rainwater tanks or grewater systems. Find out if you are eligible here. (http://www.environment.gov.au/water/programs/nrgi/index.html)

All 'Action' above ground rainwater tanks 1000L and over can be configured to a rainwater harvesting system. There are two (2) systems available to choose from depending on your requirements and budget.

Action Switch Box (Automatic Mains Water Diversion)
Action Trickle-feed Top-up Unit - QLD ONLY

System Summary

The Action Switch Box is a complete pre-assembled mains water diversion system for above ground tanks that automatically controls the water supply for rainwater harvesting applications.

System Benefits

Convenient, preassembled, high quality system

Guaranteed continual supply of water

Significant reduction in installation cost

Reduced long-term maintenance cost for home-owner

System protected from weather conditions

Aesthetically pleasing UV stabilised unit

Box does not void visible termite barrier

Factory pressure & performance tested

Standard Inclusions

Onga Pump (SMH350, 450 or 550)

Onga Water Switch (Watermarked)

3/4 inch mains water inlet

3/4 inch inlet strainer with isolation valve

3/4 inch outlet isolation valve

1 inch tank water inlet

"Mains Water In Use" indicator light

UV Stabilised Pump Box (PC550)

Optional Extras

First Flush Diverter

De-sludge Outlet

Pump Guide

SMH350 : suites small single-storey home
SMH450 : suites large single-storey home
SMH550 : suites double-storey home

*This is a general guide only. We recommend you call our technical staff on 1800 066 587 to confirm the right system for your building.

System Summary

The "RMS" Trickle-Feed Top-Up unit is a cost-effective, simple mechanical rain harvesting system that uses mains-water top-up.

For example: When the tank water level becomes low the RMS unit will trickle-feed with mains water to top up the tank to a specified level (eg. 1 day supply) for continued use in the home.

System Benefits

Cost-effective, simple system

Pre-fitted to the tank or can be supplied separately

Meets Australian Standards (AS1910 and AS3500)

Stainless steel and brass fittings

Standard Inclusions

Top-up level control float assembly

Mains water top-up valve (certified to Australian Standards AS1910)

Backflow prevention air gap (meets Australian Standards AS3500)

1inch brass outlet (Watermark)

1inch ball valve (Watermarked)

Optional Extras

Pump - a variety of options are available depending on the performance required

UV Stabilised Pump Cover in colour to match tank or house (PC550)

* We recommend you call our technical staff on 1800 066 587 to confirm the right system for your building.

For underground rain harvesting systems please click here