InstantForum.NET v4.1.3Discussion Forums/TPModerator@tradingpost.com.auSat, 20 Mar 2010 05:45:09 GMT20/Topic961-8-1.aspxwe recently moved from brisband australia to melbourne and we're looking to install a colourbond watertank. we tried the guys dquinn246 recommended but yeahhh they weren't the greatest and they didnt even have a great range of watertanks and especially colourbonds.<br><br>so we decided to trial tankworks at www.tankworks.com.au. fortunate enough they gave us the option to install our colourbond watertank underneath the house which is great coz we really dnt have that much room. and cmon that rebate at the moment is a catcher.<br>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:05:28 GMTmakegood/Topic961-8-1.aspxTheres nothing like owning a water tank thats connected to your laundry and waste facilities. There are a couple nifty rebates out at the moment, you can find out more at http://www.ourwater.vic.gov.au/saving/home/rebates/products. <br><br>I live in an urban developed area and the water tank from the guys at www.tankworks.com.au self-measured and fitted me with has contributed greatly to my saving. If your thinking about installing the tank, i recommend the guys at http://www.tankworks.com.au/ <br><br>they fit to measure your house and recommend exactly which water tank would save you space whilst getting your water needs met. personally i fitted mine with the side building oval water tank.<br><br>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:50:07 GMTOkey-dockey/Topic961-8-1.aspxif you are concerned about the appearance of the tank you could always style it up a bit. We recently discovered a company that offers slimline water tanks with varying finishes that turn a water tank into a feature rather than something you want to hide hide.<br><br>We had very little space available so this was a natural choice for us. if this is something that you might be interested in I think their website was at www.aquaclad.com.auWed, 30 Dec 2009 14:42:30 GMTdquinn246/Topic961-8-1.aspxMyergal,<br><br>Check out the polyworld website they have an online calculator that you can use to determine the size of tank you will need. Hope that helps.Thu, 10 May 2007 16:21:32 GMThayley82/Topic961-8-1.aspxI'm not sure that one roof top of a city apartment building would be able to collect enough water for all the apartments to use but I'm sure it could be used for something.Thu, 10 May 2007 11:49:59 GMToctagonal/Topic961-8-1.aspxI think it would be great to see inner city buildings installing water tanks on the rooftops and then the water being used for cleaning etc. A lot of rainfall is going to waste in city areas.<br><br>Do you think this idea has merit?Thu, 10 May 2007 08:24:28 GMTShopaholic2006/Topic961-8-1.aspxFurther to this, how do you know what size to get? I live in Heidelberg where the rainfall is somewhere around 600ml per year. My house area is about 110 sq meters. How do you work this out. The rainfall has become a little uncertain so I'm also a little confused as to how to take that into account. Any thoughts on this would be welcome.<br>Thank you<br>Wed, 09 May 2007 09:58:48 GMTmyergal/Topic961-8-1.aspxWhen screening/camouflaging your tank make sure you choose plants that do not have rapacious root systems and ensure the inlet strainer is kept free of leaf litter and vine tendrils.Tue, 08 May 2007 14:52:42 GMThayley82/Topic961-8-1.aspxIf you want to truly hide the water tank I would install an underground water tank. It’s a very expensive option, for a 3000 litre tank you be looking at around the high $3000 mark. That’s not including installation. <br><br>Advantages of installing an underground tank are:<br><br>- Completely hide the tank underground<br><br>- Great if you don’t have space above ground<br><br>- Some come in a concrete finish may be used as a garage floor or drive way with no additional concrete cost<br><br>- Its built to last, stronger than the ordinary tanks as it is designed to be strong enough to withstand a weight of a truck.<br><br>Disadvantages are:<br><br>- You’ll need a pump in order to extract the water out of the tank<br><br>- Pumps cost $1000+<br><br>- Limited sizes, 3000 -6000 litres<br>Tue, 08 May 2007 14:41:29 GMTstanley33/Topic961-8-1.aspxThanks for the advice guys, I live in the burbs and after doing a bit more research a polyethylene tank seems the logical choice. <br><br>I want to grow plants over the tank to help camouflage it a bit, any advice on good plants for this?Tue, 08 May 2007 08:57:05 GMTcordelle