If you are considering purchasing a rainwater tank, we recommend installing a complete system to improve water quality and reduce tank maintenance. With a little planning, you can design and install a system that will not only give you good quality water, but will reduce your reliance on mains water. Rainwater that is captured and stored correctly is a safe, economical and sustainable source of quality water that can supply your complete requirements.

1. Check ROOF SURFACE is suitable for collecting quality rainwater.

2. Install GUTTER MESH (such as Blue Mountain Mesh^®) to prevent leaves and
    debris from blocking gutters.

3. Fit GUTTER OUTLETS from the underside of the gutter to prevent obstruction
    of water flow.

4. Fit Leaf Eater^® or Leaf Beater^® RAIN HEADS to downpipes to prevent
    blocking. Rain heads deflect leaves and debris & keep mosquitoes out of
    pipes that hold water (“wet” systems).

5. Install WATER DIVERTER/S to prevent the first flush of most contaminated
    rainwater from entering the tank.

6. Ensure the TANK SCREEN is installed at tank entry point to filter water and
    keep mosquitoes and pests out.

7. Choose a WATER TANK. Consider annual rainfall, roof catchment area and
    water usage when determining its size.

8. Attach INSECT PROOF SCREENS or FLAP VALVES to the end of all pipes to
    the tank screen (for ‘wet’ systems) and to TANK OVERFLOW OUTLETS to keep
    mosquitoes and pests out and ensure tank is vented properly.

9. Utilise a TANK TOP UP system (if required) to automatically top up the tank
    with mains water when water levels fall to a designated minimum level.

10. Select a PUMP SYSTEM (if required) to distribute water for use inside or
      outside the home.

11. RAINWATER FILTER. Fit a purpose designed rainwater filter after the
      pump to help reduce residual sediment, colour and odour.

12. WATER LEVEL MONITOR. Install a level indicator to help monitor your
      water usage. Wireless systems are most convenient and display a reading
      inside the home.