Water Tanks, rainwater tanks, water conservation


New Water Tank Directory Listings
June 21, 2009, 12:14 am
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WaterTankDirectory has added a bunch of new listings for Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania. Now you can find more water tank suppliers in your reagion when you search for water tanks on the Water Tank Supplier Directory.

Now you can find:

If you’re a water tank supplier you can also request a listing on the Water Tanks Directory.



Looking for Water Tanks in Perth?
August 12, 2008, 11:12 am
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If you’re searching for your nearest water tanks supplier in Perth  Australia,  then check out WaterTanksDirectory.com.au.  This Australian water tanks directory lists rain water tank suppliers from all around Australia and has recently add a section for water tank suppliers in Wester Australia including water tanks Perth.



Water conservation is a high priority
July 29, 2008, 12:07 pm
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The conservation of water, nature, and the rest of the environment is becoming more important each and every day. Unfortunately, not everyone sees it as being as serious of an issue as it has ultimately become, and they are still not taking conservation seriously.

You can do your part by making sure you put conservation on your list of things to do. Reclaiming rainwater and making sure that your faucets don’t leak are good choices, but there are also other things you can do. One good option is to grow plants that are native to the area. If you stick with native vegetation it won’t use as much water for irrigation, keeping your water bills lower and helping you conserve water for others who need it.

Not everything that you do has to be about conserving water to the extent that you end up paranoid and afraid to take a bath. You have to be realistic about the water that you’re using and have a balance between enjoying your life and taking care of the environment that surrounds you. With a little thought and planning you can conserve water and enjoy it as well. All it requires is a bit of research into the best ways for you to help.

Install a rain water tank and save water.



Rainwater tank directory
July 14, 2008, 11:58 am
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GetGreen has launched a rainwater tanks directory which is now open for subscriptions from Australian rain water tank suppliers. If you’re looking to buy a rain water tank in your area, checkout the watertanksdirectory.com.au for rainwater tank suppliers:



Melbourne rain water tanks directory (Australia)
July 10, 2008, 11:02 am
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GetGreen have just opened registrations to their rain water tank directory. If your a water tank supplier in Melbourne, check our the Melbourne water tanks section at new water tanks directory.

The directory features Google maps for paid listings as well as the ability for paid listing to list water saving products, documents and brochures.

This is a great opportunity for water tank suppliers to develop some extra exposure.



Recycled rain water tanks
May 21, 2008, 5:50 am
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VersiTank rainwater tank from Elmich is taking environmentally friendly to a new level. Their rainwater tanks are made from recycled plastics and manufactured in Australia. The VersiTank rainwater tanks store run-off from your roof and are great for domestic rainwater storage and commercial developments.

High strength light weight interlocking panels clip together to make up the water tank assembly, assembled on site.

You can find out more at the rainwater tanks Australia.



Rainwater Tanks
May 6, 2008, 10:51 am
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If you’re after info on where to pick up a new rainwater tank, check out Getgreen’s Rainwater Tanks are of their blog, they have heaps of information on where to buy rainwater tanks in the Major capital cities and Rural areas of Australia including:

  • Melbourne Rainwater Tanks
  • Rainwater tanks Sydney
  • Rainwater Tanks Brisbane
  • Adelaide
  • Perth
  • Hobart


Living off the Grid
April 22, 2008, 6:33 am
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Interested in learning how to Live Off the Grid? Here’s 5 great guides to teach you some of the finer points of living off the grid.

Learn what you can do to reduce your energy bills and decrease your carbon footprint. Then How To guides are a great place to start learing how to live off the grid. If you’re interested in off grid living, renewable energy, solar power, building your own wind generator, or even building your own home then check these books out.



Choosing the right rain water tank
October 7, 2007, 10:08 am
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Water tanks come in a multiple of shapes, sizes and materials, so what factors should you consider when choosing your rain water tank?

Your decision will be based on a number of factors including budget and whether the tank is above or below ground. Polyethylene tanks are generally the cheapest, but you may wish to consider other materials.

Polyethylene rainwater tanks are low weight, hardy, easy to transport and come in a huge range of colors. They can be used just about anywhere, above or below ground, however they generally don’t last as long as concrete.

Fibreglass water tanks are a little more resilient towards rust and corrosion and are generally suited to above ground instillations.

Concrete rain water tanks are highly durable, can be built above or below ground and last a long time.  Above ground, concrete has the advantage of keeping water cold and reducing algal.

Metal rain water tanks, are light, durable and easy to move.



Small footprint rain water tanks
October 7, 2007, 9:10 am
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If you live in a small house, unit our townhouse, you probably think you don’t have the backyard real estate for a rainwater tank. This couldn’t be further from the truth. There’s plenty of small footprint water tanks on the market. Take a trip to your local hardware store and have a look around, there’s plenty of compact rain water tanks to choose from at affordable rates.

There are water tanks of all shapes and sizes to fit in a small backyard. The Waterwall, for example, can fit under the eves, while the Rain Reviva produce a water bladder that fits under your townhouse.