Articles about "Buying Water Tanks"

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Choosing the Right Water Tank for Your Available Space

June 13, 2018
When searching for the right water tank, an important consideration is the available property space you wish to dedicate to storing water. Clark Tanks offers a range of rainwater tanks to help satisfy property owners no matter your space requirements. This article will look at some options to consider when buying a tank to meet specific space […]
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Using a Wet System to Connect Pipework to Your Rainwater Tank

June 13, 2018
To harvest rainwater you need to connect pipework to a downpipe from your roof gutter to your tank that water can flow through. Obviously, your tank will remain empty without pipes that lead rainwater into your tank. These pipework systems come in two forms: 1) “Dry Systems” and 2) “Wet Systems”. This article will explain what a Wet […]
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Using a Dry System to Connect Pipework to Your Rainwater Tank

June 13, 2018
Installing a rainwater tank would be pointless if it wasn’t connected via pipes to your roof capture area. To harvest rainwater then, you need to connect a pipework to a downpipe from your gutter to your tank that water can flow through. These pipework systems come in two forms: 1) “Dry System” and 2) “Wet System”. This article […]
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Rainwater Tank Fittings and Accessories: Additional Extras to Consider for Your Water Tank

June 13, 2018
When buying a rainwater tank you will also need fittings and accessories, some are mandatory while others are recommended. The purpose of this article to help you understand what fittings and accessories you should consider for your water tank. Site Preparation While not a fitting or accessory, it is a very important extra to consider doing right, […]
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Stainless Steel Water Tanks vs Poly Tanks

June 13, 2018
When looking for a rainwater tank for your property you will find many tanks on the market that are made from different materials. If you have investigated steel tanks in particular, then rainwater tanks fabricated from stainless steel is one that you’ve probably stumbled across. This article aims to provide an analysis of Stainless steel tanks compared […]
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Small Water Tank Options for Storing Rainwater on Limited Property Space

June 13, 2018
The Urban Development Institute released its State of the Land Report for 2016. The trend of lot sizes of new residential land supply continues to shrink with the new average median lot size now 453 square metres across Australia. This is down by 4.3% over 2015, and down 12.2% since 2010. Quick Facts – Shrinking Lot Sizes […]
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AQUAPLATE Steel Water Tanks vs Poly Tanks

April 26, 2018
When looking for a rainwater tank for your property you will find many tanks on the market that are made from different materials. If you have investigated steel tanks in particular, then rainwater tanks fabricated from BlueScope’s AQUAPLATE® steel is one that you’ve probably stumbled across. This article aims to provide an analysis of AQUAPLATE steel tanks […]
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How Can I Tell a Quality Water Tank from a Cheap One?

April 26, 2018
Every industry where there is a product or service sold will have those who say their product is better and higher quality. The word “quality” is an easy word to attach, whether it is higher quality produce in burgers and pizzas or better quality electronic devices. Some people don’t mind spending a little more for […]
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Does Your Poly Tank Comply With AS/NZS 4766?

April 26, 2018
Poly tank manufacturers often state that their poly tank complies with Australian Standard AS/NZS 4766 Polyethylene storage tanks for water and chemicals. To be assured of the structural integrity of your poly tank, it is very important that you confirm your tank is made to meet or exceed this standard. The goal of this article is […]
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Using Rainwater to Top Up Your Swimming Pool

April 26, 2018
Rooftops gather an amazing amount of water when it rains, yet most of this simply goes to waste as stormwater runoff. Harvesting this water is a great way to keep your swimming pool topped up during the months of summer, not to mention for use in other purposes such as irrigating gardens, washing your car, laundry, and toilet […]
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ZINCALUME Steel Water Tanks vs Poly Tanks

April 26, 2018
When looking for a rainwater tank for your property you will find many tanks on the market that are made from different materials. If you have investigated steel tanks in particular, then rainwater tanks fabricated from BlueScope’s ZINCALUME® steel is one that you’ve probably stumbled across. This article aims to provide an analysis of ZINCALUME steel tanks […]

Galvanised Steel Water Tanks vs Poly Tanks

April 26, 2018
When looking for a rainwater tank for your property you will find many tanks on the market that are made from different materials. If you have investigated steel tanks in particular, then rainwater tanks fabricated from traditional galvanised steel is one that you may have come across. This article aims to provide an analysis of galvanised steel […]
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Benefits of Using Multiple Tanks to Capture Rainwater

April 26, 2018
Once you know how many litres of storage you need for your rainwater system, you might naturally then go looking for the one tank that can store all your water. Having two or more tanks in your rainwater harvesting system however can offer a number of advantages.   If the worst happens and your tank springs a leak or […]
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How to Calculate Your Home Water Usage

April 26, 2018
Earth’s surface is two-thirds water, 71% to be exact, and of that around 2.5% is fresh water. With such limited fresh water supply, governments invest in desalination plants, recycled water, dams, underground water sources and like. Supplying fresh water on demand is a costly exercise, but a basic requirement for developing societies. In Australia, property […]
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Harvesting Rainwater for Your Home Garden

April 26, 2018
If your home garden is looking a little parched, then a rainwater storage tank is the perfect solution to make sure you always have enough water for your plants. This article will look at using storage tanks for harvesting rainwater to be used in your garden. No complicated plumbing is necessary—water flows from your gutter […]
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Steel Water Tanks: Galvanised Steel, Zincalume®, Stainless Steel, Aquaplate®

April 26, 2018
Water storage tanks can be found in a range of materials including polyethylene (plastic), galvanised steel, Zincalume®, stainless steel, a combination of steel and poly (Aquaplate®), fibreglass and also concrete. Although Clark Tanks manufacture poly water tanks, because we believe it provides a number of benefits over other materials, in this article we take look at […]
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Bargaining the Best Price when Buying Your Water Tank

April 26, 2018
There are many myths surrounding the purchase of a water tank, and the cost is often one of those. Purchasing even a very large rainwater tank is often cheaper than people realise. Several factors affect price including whether purchasing a traditional round water tank, a slimline or some other style, the tank materials used, whether you purchase […]
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How to Choose a Water Tank Colour to Suit Your Home or Shed

April 26, 2018
Once you have decided upon the material type of rainwater tank that you will purchase, then you will need to decide upon the capacity size, shape and colour. What water tank colours are available? While steel water tanks are often limited to a steel finish, perhaps in different textures, other materials such as AQUAPLATE® and poly water […]
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How to Calculate the Right Size Water Tank for Your Home or Shed

April 26, 2018
If you’re building new infrastructure on your land, whether it’s a shed, warehouse, barn or other facility, it’s vital you determine the best water supply and storage system solution for your new building. How much water will I need? Your first step is to determine how much water your new building will need. For a […]

Water Tank Specifications

April 24, 2018
The specifications of water tanks can differ from one manufacturing facility to the next. Please select the location most appropriate to you below (feel free to request a quote and we’ll confirm). Dalby, Queensland Facility Clark Tanks in Dalby, Queensland service areas in Queensland and far Northern NSW. View Dalby’s Tanks and Specifications Bathurst, NSW Facility […]

Water Tank Brochures & Product Pages

April 24, 2018
Product Brochures Dalby Product Brochure (Queensland + Northern NSW) Dalby Ag Range Brochure (Queensland + Northern NSW) Bathurst’s Product Brochure (servicing NSW) Moamas’s Product Brochure (servicing Victoria & Southern NSW) Recommended Site Installation Sheet for Water Tanks Site Installation Sheet for Deliveries from Dalby factory only Site Installation Sheet for Deliveries from Bathurst and Moama Dalby Product Pages […]

What’s A Better Tank?

April 23, 2018
What Makes a Better Water Tank? When you purchase Clark Tanks’ water tanks you will receive a tank that is far better by design than you would likely get anywhere else. At Clark Tanks we make it our mission to provide you with a tank that is better designed, better built and better value. There is a […]
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Rainwater Tank Styles – What Types are Best for You?

April 4, 2018
So you are interested in buying a rainwater tank, but perhaps unsure what style of tank to go for? In this article we will take you through some things to consider to help you choose the right tank for your property. Identifying Good Tank Locations When buying a rainwater tank for your home, it is important […]
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Benefits of Linking Multiple Rainwater Tanks

April 4, 2018
Linking rainwater tanks together is an easy way to increase your water storage capacity without significant plumbing work. This article will consider some benefits that linking multiple rainwater tanks together can provide you with. Better Tank Prices A primary reason for linking multiple water tanks, is that often with water tanks there is an ideal […]
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Benefits of Slimline Water Tanks for New Homes

February 23, 2018
  Slimline tanks are becoming a popular option for home owners today, especially for those building a new home on a small lot of land. The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) notes that lot sizes across many major cities and regions have been decreasing in size of the years. According to the 2017 UDIA State of the […]