Water in large volumes can be very heavy and so it is recommended that either a bed of crushed rock or a reinforced cement foundation be laid to support your new rain tank. Also, to avoid collecting the debris built up on your roof between rain showers, a first flush divert should be installed.
Aussie Rain Tanks can deliver and install your tank and make sure that your gutters are secure from collecting debris. We can also recommend a variety of accessories to compliment your water tank, such as a pump to deliver water over long distances or up hill.
If you can lay a reinforced cement pad and divert down spouts then you can install a Aussie Rain Tank and save money.
Immediate Securing of Tank
Ensure that the tank is secured immediately following delivery, either by tying down with rope or wire, or by filling to 10% of capacity with water.
Location
The choice of the location of the tank can often mean a difference of many years in its life. Whenever possible tanks should be installed in a cool position, preferably on the northern side of a building, away from trees from which leaves might clog the strainer or contaminate the water. Direct sunlight falling on a tank for long periods on a hot day can create temperature differentials in the water. This can affect the performance of the tanks. All excess water must be piped away from the tank base regardless of the tank type.
Site Preparation
Aussie Rain Tanks or its agents do not take any responsibility for the preparation of the tank site or the installation of its products undertaken by a third party. It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser, or their agent to ensure that the site has been prepared in accordance with these instructions, and maintained on an ongoing
basis.
Concrete Foundation:
A reinforced concrete pad at least 4 inches deep and 3 inches wider than the outline of the tank must be placed a short distance from a drain to handle tank over flow.
All Installations:
Site must be level and free from rocks/stones or foreign objects that may damage the base of the tank.
Excavated areas or loose soil must be well compacted.
All pipes must be well supported, and not dependant on the tank wall for stability.
Tank overflow must be run well away from tank base (at least 6m (20')) to avoid undermining the base.
A flexible coupling must be installed between the tank and pipework to avoid stress on the tank wall.
Tank must not be moved from its original installation.
Tanks must be installed with clearance between the tank wall and any other structure, such as buildings, fences, other tanks, etc. Check with your city for local requirements.
When a pump is used, an inline filter must be installed between the tank and the pump to protect appliances connected to pump delivery.