Slimline tanks range from 480 4000l with a 2000l capacity storing enough water for the average backyard vegetable patch.
Gutter to tank fall.
Down pipe location for best results the down pipes to be diverted to the water tank should be no more than five 5 metres from the tank site.
These pipework systems come in two forms.
The all new next generation australian designed and manufactured evarain circular tank gutter system is unique in its ability to collect close to 100 of the rain from the roof of your rainwater tank without compromising on the quality of the water collected.
The roof gutter also known as a rain gutter dripster eavestrough or eaves channel in other parts of the world is a narrow channel whereby rainwater leaves and debris fall.
Obviously your tank will remain empty without pipes that lead rainwater into your tank.
Coupled with debris that causes added blockages water cannot flow effectively through the downpipes resulting in gutter overflow and potential flooding into the home.
This article will explain what a wet.
They are recommended if leaves regularly fall on your roof.
World first tank gutter technology.
To harvest rainwater you need to connect pipework to a downpipe from your roof gutter to your tank that water can flow through.
It is obviously important that rainwater can freely flow into your downpipes and end up in your tank.
Screening your gutters is a great way to stop your gutters becoming clogged.
If installed yourself an average home can be setup with high grade plastic gutter meshing for less than 500.
To save water as well you can install a tank and harvest rainwater for garden use.
The ideal fall should be approximately 300mm from the top of the inlet pipe to the top of the tank.
For basic watering needs opt for a standard 2100l slimline tank that has a small pump attached.