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Know why to acquire rainwater tanks?

On September 2, 2010, in Buying a Water Tank, by admin
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The number of Australians using water from rainwater filters has increased radically in last few years. Gradually more and more families are relying on rainwater as the foremost source of water and for this reason the setting up of rainwater tanks have increased many folds in a number of areas.As we are acquainted with rain [...]

Rainwater Storage Tanks Are a Type of Storage Tank

On August 30, 2010, in Buying a Water Tank, by admin
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Storage tanks, which have at least a portion of their volume positioned below ground level, are known as underground storage tanks. These tanks are largely made from metal, like steel, which can be with or without coating, or synthetic materials, like plastic and fiber-glass. Underground storage tanks are a part of a system that includes [...]

We are moving to a property with a rainwater tank?

On July 9, 2010, in Water Saving, by admin
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Renting for 6 months with 4 kids has anyone got some water saving ideas and does the rainwater also have to fill the pool they have.Should we just buy our own drinking water

Above The Ground & Under Ground Rainwater Tanks

On July 1, 2010, in Buying a Water Tank, by admin
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Rainwater tanks can be placed anywhere you want them to be, provided it is conducive to its working. It is of utmost importance that the inlet is right below the guttering if you want to harvest rain water from the roof. You will find many different shapes of tanks which can be placed either above [...]

Combine Rainwater Hogs for Rainwater Tank rebate

On April 19, 2010, in Rain Water Tanks, by admin
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NSW Rainwater Tank Rebate is available for the installation of any new rainwater storage system in a residential property’s. The tank or combination of tanks must be: 1) a minimum capacity of 2000 litres 2) purchased in full and installed between 1 July 2007 and 30 June 2011. Households not connected to the town water supply are eligible for a rebate for the purchase of the tank only. Rainwater tanks installed to comply with BASIX (the Building Sustainability Index)external link for new homes, major renovations or a pool installation are not eligible for a rebate If you combine Rain water hogs together it is the combined size that counts. Visit www.environment.gov.au/rebates for more information. Combine Rainwater Hogs for Rainwater Tank rebate is a post from: Rain Water Tanks

Using Rainwater instead of Mains Water can Cut School Costs

On December 29, 2009, in Buying a Water Tank, by admin
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At present, mains water is used for about half of the daily water consumption when it is not always necessary to use quality drinking water. When you consider that, even after the summers of 2007 and 2008, many areas of the UK are under what is termed “water stress” – this is incredibly wasteful. Official [...]

Rainwater Harvesting helps lower your Water Bills

On December 27, 2009, in Buying a Water Tank, by admin
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There is a fabulous example of a carbon neutral home of the future in Wickham Market called Little Cottage. Energy efficient technologies were installed during this major renovation project. The cost of heating, lighting and hot water for this 120 sq.m property now costs as little as £340 a year. Rainwater harvesting was one of [...]

Top up Pools with Rainwater, not Mains Water

On December 26, 2009, in Buying a Water Tank, by admin
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It is expected that water boards may soon be able to impose stricter rules during hosepipe bans. At the moment, these bans only cover irrigation and the washing of private cars, but this may soon also cover, amongst others, topping up pools, hot tubs, ornamental ponds & fountains either with hosepipes or permanent plumbing. This [...]

Green Plumbing – Rainwater Harvesting and Tanks, Grey Water and Solar Hotwater Sytems – Melbourne, Australia

On December 9, 2009, in Buying a Water Tank, by admin
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With increasing climatic condition change and prolonged drought conditions in Ausralia, many people are trying to save water and energy on the dryest inhabited continent on earth. The buildings in which we live, work and play, protect us from the elements but also shape the environment around us. The construction and operation of buildings [...]

Rainwater Harvests And Rain Containers Save You Money While You Conserve Resources

On December 2, 2009, in Buying a Water Tank, by admin
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Rainwater harvesting put simply means collecting and storing rain for future use. Uses depends on how far you go in purifying and cleaning the water, but could range from turning it into fully drinkable water to using it for cleaning and bathing to using it to water crops in a drought. The most common form [...]

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