A water tank to suit you

Benefits of Using Rainwater Tanks

Making use of rainwater can reduce water expenses, deliver an alternate supply during water restrictions and aid maintain a green, healthy garden.

At times of the year where there are water restrictions, rainwater tanks can be a savior. You can employ your rainwater to water your shrubs and landscape and keep them flourishing through the dry months, take lengthier showers and do as many loads of washing as you need. Obviously if water is scarce you still would like to bear in mind how much water you are making use of but possessing the water tank will denote you don't have to comply with water usage limited by council guidelines.

Your freely produced rainwater can supply your dishwasher and washing machine, be made use of to wash your motor vehicle and windows, water your yard and clean the house. This signifies you won't be clocking up the litres on your water meter and as a result your water costs!

Some people prefer to make use of rainwater for reasons related to health or personal preference. As an example, some individuals choose to consume fresh water free from the added chemicals that are used to treat mains supplied water. Others dwell in locations where the mains water is salty, "hard", includes heavy metals or has an uncomfortable odour, making rainwater an enticing choice.

Rain Harvesting and the use of rainwater around your home can also provide benefits for the environment. By harvesting the rain that lands on your roof, you can reduce the consequences of stormwater runoff in your location, which can typically harm creeks and other water habitats.

Water Tank Sizes For Irrigation

One Large Steel Tank or Multiple Poly Tanks?

Whether you go with a multiple water tanks system or choose one single steel tank may be based on a range of factors such as:

Your Available Area - Are you in a position to fit one sizable tank on your property, or will you need to make use of two or more smaller tanks in order to accumulate your desired water quantity.

Council Requirements - Does your local council mandate you to have a specialised water retention volume for fire fighting intentions? Pioneer water tanks have the capacity to both store your personal water needs, and meet this requirement. If you choose to select a smaller poly tank, you may need another separate tank so as to fulfill this compliance requirement.

Cost Effectiveness - Generally speaking, one larger Pioneer Water Tank is more budget-friendly than two smaller poly tanks that together store the same quantity of water.

Your water storage requirement - If you are seeking to store larger quantities of water (over 50, ooo litres), you will need to set up two or more poly tanks, however you can decide to go with one large steel panel Pioneer tank which may substantially reduce the footprint required, and be even more cost effective.

Installation - Installing one water tank may be faster and simpler as no coupling is required.

If you are looking to hold and store water underground (ie an underground water tank), a concrete tank may be the best option for you.

Whilst Pioneer only manufacture a large steel round water tank option, your local dealer may be able to assist with advice relating to an underground tank.

Poly Or Steel Water Tank?

Generally speaking, for water storage, a polyethylene water tank (or more commonly known as a slimline tank) is a better option than a steel water tank pertaining to the lower volume sized rainwater tank range. The reason for this is that polyethylene (a food grade plastic) is light and is also reasonably less expensive to make.

A different key point where a poly rainwater tank may be of superior value is in relationship to footprint size. If the area you have identified to place your water tank is restricted by way of access, or footprint size, there are a handful of assorted poly water tank options that may be well served.

The three most preferred types of poly water tanks are slimline water tanks, round poly water tanks, and round squat poly water tanks.

Slimline Rainwater Tanks

Slimline rainwater tanks are appropriate for suburban properties that have space restraints. The selections of length within the slimline water tank range is ideal to fit in between windows and in small spaces, so as not to lessen household aesthetics.

Round Poly Rainwater Tanks

Whilst the slimline water tank can be long and thin, you can also utilise a round poly water tank. The smaller diameter poly tank could be useful in tight areas, and could be easily moved to different areas if the need comes up.

Round Squat Poly Rain Water Tanks

The squat polyethylene rain water tank is very helpful in places where there is a low roof line or where the tank would need to suit on a stand and still be beneath the eaves of the roof. By design, it is a round, squat tank that will permit you to accumulate the water you need, without using up a lot of space.

When Steel Water Tanks Become Superior Value

What Colour Options Are There For Your Tank?

As each of our steel water tanks are built from premium Zincalume ® or COLORBOND ® BlueScope Steel, they are readily available in classic metallic, or all genuine COLORBOND ® colours - as opposed to just being powder sprayed in your chosen colour.

This means that you can possess a rain water tank that beautifully matches your COLORBOND ® roof, or guttering, making it both practical and aesthetically satisfying.

Please note that in some circumstances, non-standard colours may take slightly longer to be supplied than standard colours. Please find below the Pioneer range of Colorbond® steel water tank colours.

AQUALINER Fresh® Water Tank Liner

Do Rainwater Tank Prices Change From State To State?

You will consistently do business exclusively with our Pioneer direct local dealer network regardless of your location.  That being said all of our Pioneer Steel Water Tanks are produced in Perth, Western Australia.

This has the effect of prices being different from state to state as a result of differing freight costs.

If your rain water tank is going to be installed within 100km of your local dealer, then there is no extra cost to install your tank (no travel charge).

 If your installation falls outside of this range, then a travel cost may apply.

Rainwater Tanks and Additions

Water Tank Installation

For you to fully equip your site for installation of your water tank, you need to ensure that you've done the following:

• Organised a level, stable sand pad, that is without debris, and at least two meters larger than the diameter of your tank
• For sloping round tank projects, make sure that ample drainage to divert run off away from the water tank wall.
• Positioned aggregate around the circumference of your rainwater tank to prevent eroding and abide by warranty conditions.
• If appropriate, placed a retaining wall to guarantee pad integrity.

You can check with your local dealer if any of these support services may be supplied, along with accessories such as a pump, or geotextile underlay for extra liner protection

Talk To The Water Tank Experts

If you are looking for a more formal quote, click the button below, or give us a call on 1800 999 599.  We'll take the time to get to understand your project and offer you excellent advice on the best way forward for you to achieve your desired outcomes.  

Pioneer Water Tanks Sizing Chart