According to the bureau of statistics, In 2007, 21% of all households in Australia reported that their dwelling had a rainwater tank. SA had the highest proportion of dwellings with a rainwater tank (49% total). The Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory had the lowest proportion of dwellings with a rainwater tank: 8% and 6% respectively. In 2007, rainwater tanks were much more prevalent outside capital cities (35%) than within capital cities (12%). In capital cities, the most commonly reported reason for installing a tank was to save water. In the rest of the state, the most common reason was that the dwelling was not connected to mains water. Overall, 42% of households with a rainwater tank reported saving water as a reason for installing a tank, and 27% reported that their household was not connected to mains water. More than 60% of households without a rainwater tank (but which had a dwelling suitable for a tank and which were home owners or purchasers) had considered installing one. Cost was the most common reason reported for not installing a rainwater tank (48% Why Rainwater tanks were installed Key Findings of the study related to the use of water tanks Use of rainwater tanks The proportion of households that reported a rainwater tank as a source of water increased to 19% in March 2007 from 17% in March 2004 and from 15% in June 1994. The most common reason reported by Australian households as to why they had installed a water tank was to save water (42%) followed by that they were not connected to mains or town water (27%). Nearly a third (30%) of households who owned their dwelling had a water tank installed, compared with only 13% of rented dwellings. A quarter of family households had a water tank installed compared with only 13% of group households. Of the 3.9 million Australian households that did not have a rainwater tank installed (and whose dwelling was suitable for a water tank and who are home owners or purchasers), 61% had considered installing one. Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory had the highest proportions (69% and 66% respectively). Of the 2.4 million households who had considered installing a water tank, the most common reason reported that prevented installing a water tank was cost (48%). No time or haven’t got around to it was the next most common reason reported (28%). 76,000 households had ordered a rainwater tank but were awaiting delivery and installation, 35,300 were from Queensland. Bureau of statistics Rainwater Tank stats is a post from: Rain Water Tanks
Green Loans officially started on 1 July 2009. It is an Australian Government initiative to help Australians tackle climate change. The Green Loans Program assists Australian families to install solar, water saving, and energy efficient products. The Green Loans Program provides: detailed, quality Home Sustainability Assessments ; and access to Green Loans of up to $10,000, that are interest free for up to a maximum of four years, to make the changes recommended in the assessment. The key outcomes of the Program are the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption in existing Homes through: • the engagement of Households in reducing the environmental impact of operating their Home • a research industry analysing the environmental impact of Homes and Household • a recognized industry of expert Assessors providing tailored information and guidance on energy and water saving actions Green Loans officially started on 1 July 2009. It is an Australian Government initiative to help Australians tackle climate change. Part of this initiative includes assisting Australian families to install solar, water saving , and energy efficient products. The Green Loans Program provides: detailed, quality Home Sustainability Assessments ; and access to Green Loans of up to $10,000, that are interest free for up to a maximum of four years, to make the changes recommended in the assessment. The aim is to provide financial assistance to Households to gain access to the resources they need to invest in energy and water efficient technologies The key outcomes of the Program are the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption in existing Homes through: • the engagement of Households in reducing the environmental impact of operating their Home • a recognised industry of expert Assessors providing tailored information and guidance on energy and water saving actions • a research industry analysing the environmental impact of Homes and Households. http://www.environment.gov.au/greenloans/guidelines/pubs/greenloans-guidelines.pdf Green Loans subsidy helps tackle climate change is a post from: Rain Water Tanks
For every 1mm of rain that falls on a square meter surface, such as a roof, one litre of water can be collected assuming none is lost . The Formula to calculate Rainwater harvesting yield is : (Amount of rainfall in mm) x ( Area of the roof in square metres) = litres of rainfall So for Example: Area of roof = Length x Width = 20 m x 15 m = 300 m 2 (square metres) Amount of rain = 1 mm Litres of rainfall = area of roof x amount of rainfall = 300 m2 x 1mm = 300 litres Rainwater harvesting yield is a post from: Rain Water Tanks
We are shipping/selling rain water tanks out of the USA now. Visit our online store where you can purchase Rain water hog tanks easily shipped directly to your door Rain Water Hogs is a post from: Rain Water Tanks
The Grundfos CH and CHN pumps are a non-self-priming, horizontal, multistage, centrifugal pumps. The Pump and motor are integrated in a compact design making the pumps suitable for installation in compact systems. The pump is fitted with a maintenance-free, mechanical shaft seal and through-going pump-motor shaft. The Grundfos Pump Genie is an interconnect device that allows you to save drinking water by using your harvested rainwater for , laundry, toilet and garden applications. The Grunfos Pump genie is always prioritizing the use of rainwater, and will automatically switch over to a mains water source when your rainwater tank is running low, or during electrical failure. The pump is only active when the rainwater is being drawn from the tank. It does not operate when the Pump Genie has switched to mains water. The pump controller automatically starts and stops the pump when a demand is sensed – for example, flushing a toilet or filling a washing machine. The CH and CHN pumps are designed for small domestic and industrial systems. Applications include • Liquid transfer and circulation of liquids within light industry and farming • Pressure boosting in single-pump and multi-pump booster systems • Domestic water supply • Cooling systems • Air-conditioning systems. Water pumps that prioritise harvested rainwater for home – Pump Genie is a post from: Rain Water Tanks
