Home Rainwater Harvesting Rainwater Products Blue Mountain Mesh™ Stockists Contact Us
Mid size tank
 
Recommended systems for mid size tanks
Four metal tanks of between 5,000 and 6,000L capacity provide rainwater for internal and external uses, including all hot water (rainwater passes through the hot water system) and garden irrigation requirements.
Recommended components

Rainwater tank - typically between 3,000L to 10,000L capacity; with rainwater supplied by more than 2 downpipes
Plus:
1 x Leaf Eater® rain head at each downpipe
1 x Post/Wall/Stand Mounted First Flush Water Diverter installed at the tank downpipe
1 x Inlet Tank Screen (Strainer)
1 x Tank Overflow Outlet fitted with a Mozzie Stoppa Insect Proof Screen or Flap Valve
1 x Small Pressure Pump
1 x Mains water Tank 'Top-Up' System
   
 

Stand Mounted First Flush Water Diverter - ensures the first flush of rainwater, which may contain contaminants from the roof and gutters, does not pollute the tank water

Small Pressure Pump supplies water for internal uses, including hot water system.
 
Safer than mains water?
Rainwater Research
Ideal uses for rainwater
Reasons for using rainwater
How to Create a Complete System
Water storage and tank selection
'Wet' and 'Dry' systems
Pump selection
Recommended systems
Under eaves tank
Mid size tank
The Ultimate System
Regulation and Rebates
top of page