Drought/water restrictions what would you do?
Feb 6th 2007, 7:45 pm
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Feb 6th 2007, 9:03 pm
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Re: Drought/water restrictions what would you do?
The daft old mare that owned our house previously left the hoses running all day every day. She must have continually got letters asking if she had a leak and she should get a plumber in or phone the water people. She did nothing, she continued to water like it was going out of fashion - She never got fined, just had bloody high water bills which she could obviously pay.
She told us all about the plants everywhere and how they were special because they were from FNQ and wouldn't grow here without water. We have now been here 15 months and have never watered them at all and they are all growing strong.
The fines have to be higher for over usage. One neighbour had sprinklers going one afternoon when the sky was falling in and the dip in the road was flooded. He was using mains water.
She told us all about the plants everywhere and how they were special because they were from FNQ and wouldn't grow here without water. We have now been here 15 months and have never watered them at all and they are all growing strong.
The fines have to be higher for over usage. One neighbour had sprinklers going one afternoon when the sky was falling in and the dip in the road was flooded. He was using mains water.
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Feb 6th 2007, 10:11 pm
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Re: Drought/water restrictions what would you do?
No mains water here. We have a concrete tank, mostly underground, that holds 31500 litres. It regularly overflows 
after any rain. No water restrictions either!
after any rain. No water restrictions either!
Feb 6th 2007, 10:16 pm
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Did see a programme once where this old couple who could no longer keep their pool clean had it super cleaned and convered over with lid and decking then used it as water tank for drinking water.
Feb 7th 2007, 8:35 pm
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We're getting two 5,000 gallon stainless steel tanks delivered and installed tomorrow. Will take some photos if I get a chance to show you.
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Feb 7th 2007, 8:39 pm
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Feb 7th 2007, 9:01 pm
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Because we already have a swimming pool and can't afford to double the size of the concrete slab for the tank(s)! 
For the big monster you need at least a thick 9mx9m concrete slab 
which means it will be just a meter or so from the fence. Our neighbours would love us for that! 
Anyway we wanted stainless steel tanks but they only go up to 8,650 gallons max.
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For the big monster you need at least a thick 9mx9m concrete slab which means it will be just a meter or so from the fence. Our neighbours would love us for that! Anyway we wanted stainless steel tanks but they only go up to 8,650 gallons max.
Mrs JTL
Feb 7th 2007, 10:20 pm
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Because we already have a swimming pool and can't afford to double the size of the concrete slab for the tank(s)! For the big monster you need at least a thick 9mx9m concrete slab which means it will be just a meter or so from the fence. Our neighbours would love us for that!
Anyway we wanted stainless steel tanks but they only go up to 8,650 gallons max.
Mrs JTL
For the big monster you need at least a thick 9mx9m concrete slab which means it will be just a meter or so from the fence. Our neighbours would love us for that! Anyway we wanted stainless steel tanks but they only go up to 8,650 gallons max.
Mrs JTL
We have a little corrugated metal galvanized tank that is showing signs of rust and weep at rivet joints and a larger one that seems fine...also have a concrete one that has an odd stalactite sort of invisible drip in places but no major leaks.
Little tank full today when I emptied the catcher off the top and assume big ones still quite full as we have had a fair bit of recent rain.
Feb 7th 2007, 11:57 pm
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Re: Drought/water restrictions what would you do?
How does stainless steel compare to poly tanks or concrete tanks pricewise?
We priced 5400 gallon concrete ones @ $2200 each
5400 gallon Bundaberg polly tanks @ $2400 each
5400 gallon zinc alume were about $1800
Feb 8th 2007, 7:34 am
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He's just trying to show off and match his kitchen.
Feb 8th 2007, 4:17 pm
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http://www.stainlessrainwatertanks.com/other.asp
But really, for us, the main reason is the durability and recyclability (is there such word?) of the tanks, i.e. better for the environment. At the moment we're only thinking of using rainwater for the gardens and pool, but will probably use it for the toilets at some point. In the long term, who knows, we might have to drink from the tank if the draught continues.
These S/S tanks are about 50% more expensive than the poly tanks. As scrap metal they are worth (according to the website) about $500, so deduct from the cost, they're probably just 30% more than the poly tanks.
Oh yes, the stainless steel tanks matches the stainless steel kitchen sink and cooker.
Mrs JTL
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Feb 8th 2007, 4:38 pm
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Re: Drought/water restrictions what would you do?
The reason we chose S/S was because I'm a sucker of all advertisements. This is what the manufacturer says, and of course we believe everything they say...
http://www.stainlessrainwatertanks.com/other.asp
But really, for us, the main reason is the durability and recyclability (is there such word?) of the tanks, i.e. better for the environment. At the moment we're only thinking of using rainwater for the gardens and pool, but will probably use it for the toilets at some point. In the long term, who knows, we might have to drink from the tank if the draught continues.
These S/S tanks are about 50% more expensive than the poly tanks. As scrap metal they are worth (according to the website) about $500, so deduct from the cost, they're probably just 30% more than the poly tanks.
Oh yes, the stainless steel tanks matches the stainless steel kitchen sink and cooker.
Mrs JTL
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http://www.stainlessrainwatertanks.com/other.asp
But really, for us, the main reason is the durability and recyclability (is there such word?) of the tanks, i.e. better for the environment. At the moment we're only thinking of using rainwater for the gardens and pool, but will probably use it for the toilets at some point. In the long term, who knows, we might have to drink from the tank if the draught continues.
These S/S tanks are about 50% more expensive than the poly tanks. As scrap metal they are worth (according to the website) about $500, so deduct from the cost, they're probably just 30% more than the poly tanks.
Oh yes, the stainless steel tanks matches the stainless steel kitchen sink and cooker.
Mrs JTL
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Feb 8th 2007, 7:48 pm
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Re: Drought/water restrictions what would you do?
Glad it matches your kitchen.
Still not sure I would have paid the extra for stainless steel I probably would have gone for big poly tanks.
Still not sure I would have paid the extra for stainless steel I probably would have gone for big poly tanks.
The reason we chose S/S was because I'm a sucker of all advertisements. This is what the manufacturer says, and of course we believe everything they say...
http://www.stainlessrainwatertanks.com/other.asp
But really, for us, the main reason is the durability and recyclability (is there such word?) of the tanks, i.e. better for the environment. At the moment we're only thinking of using rainwater for the gardens and pool, but will probably use it for the toilets at some point. In the long term, who knows, we might have to drink from the tank if the draught continues.
These S/S tanks are about 50% more expensive than the poly tanks. As scrap metal they are worth (according to the website) about $500, so deduct from the cost, they're probably just 30% more than the poly tanks.
Oh yes, the stainless steel tanks matches the stainless steel kitchen sink and cooker.
Mrs JTL
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http://www.stainlessrainwatertanks.com/other.asp
But really, for us, the main reason is the durability and recyclability (is there such word?) of the tanks, i.e. better for the environment. At the moment we're only thinking of using rainwater for the gardens and pool, but will probably use it for the toilets at some point. In the long term, who knows, we might have to drink from the tank if the draught continues.
These S/S tanks are about 50% more expensive than the poly tanks. As scrap metal they are worth (according to the website) about $500, so deduct from the cost, they're probably just 30% more than the poly tanks.
Oh yes, the stainless steel tanks matches the stainless steel kitchen sink and cooker.
Mrs JTL
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Feb 9th 2007, 8:58 pm
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Mrs JTL
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Feb 9th 2007, 9:24 pm
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Re: Drought/water restrictions what would you do?
1 size which is good if you have the space is a 4500l tank - 1.8m wide. (1.8ish tall) . Or a 9000l tank - 2.4m wide. Useful - the 2nd in particular is big enough for a fire front to go through too.
Anything smaller is a sort of 'hobby', do-your-bit tank.
Anything bigger is sort of starting to get 'serious' or you rely on rainwater solely.
Anything smaller is a sort of 'hobby', do-your-bit tank.
Anything bigger is sort of starting to get 'serious' or you rely on rainwater solely.
