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Accessories and Fittings

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Water Diverter

June 6, 2018
Rainwater diverters ensure a cleaner water supply by stopping the initial run-off of rainwater from entering your rainwater tank. This “first flush” of rainwater may contain debris, leaves or possibly chemicals and particles blowing through the air. A correctly installed water diverter will result in less debris finding its way into your rainwater tank. Pages […]
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Rain Heads (Leaf Eaters)

June 6, 2018
Rain heads, also known as leaf eaters, are a PVC head piece often installed at the top of a downpipe jus below your gutter. The rain head has a screened opening that allows water to pass through while deflecting leaves and debris. They also help to keep mosquitoes, frogs and vermin out of your pipe […]

Pump and Cover

June 6, 2018
If you are plumbing in your rainwater tank to your house or property, then you will require a pressure pump. The pump is used to push rainwater out of your tank to where you need it. Team Poly supply a range of quality pumps to meet your needs. If concerned, please talk with us. It […]

Tank Overflow Screens

June 6, 2018
Located at the top on your tank wall is a round hole wide where an overflow pipe is connected to. Your tank’s overflow pipe is another way insects and vermin can find their way into your tank if left unscreened. To protect against creepy crawlies, mosquitoes and frogs climbing up your overflow pipes and making […]

Manhole Cover (Tank Inlet Cover)

June 6, 2018
If sunlight can reach your rainwater, then it can create an ripe environment for algae to grow. To prevent this it is recommended that you procure a cover to the top of your tank where rainwater flows in. They are normally made to fit in with tank inlet water strainer, or can be purchased separately. […]

Tank Inlet Strainers

June 6, 2018
Located on top of your rainwater tank will be a round hole about 200mm to 500mm in diameter. The pipe work from your gutters lead rainwater to this opening which then flows into your water tank. If you leave this opening unscreened then leaves, debris, mosquitoes, frogs and the like would enter your water tank. […]

Gutter Screening

June 6, 2018
Gutter screening can be purchased which is also known as gutter guard, gutter covering, gutter protection, or a leaf guard. These are special mesh screens that cover the top of your roof guttering to keep out leaves and the like, obviously helping to improve the rainwater quality that flows into your tank. Pages Related Installation […]

Flexible Pipe Coupling

June 6, 2018
When installing your tank, to prevent stress upon your tank and outlet from ground movement, vibrations and the like it is important to have a 300mm flexible rubber hose act as a coupling from your ball valve to your supported poly piping. Failure to do this can lead to leaking and will often void your […]

Ball Valve

June 6, 2018
A ball valve has a perforated ball inside that pivots when the handle in turned. When the handle is inline with the pipes, the the ball turns revealing a hole that allows water to flow through. When the handle is pivoted 90-degrees the ball turns providing a solid wall that prevents water from flowing through. […]

Material (Tank Construction)

Stainless Steel Tanks

June 6, 2018
Unlike carbon steel, stainless steel will not readily corrode, rust or stain from water contact and moisture. Stainless steel is also known as inox steel, derived from the French word “inoxydable“. The strength and durability of stainless steel makes it a desirable yet expensive option. Due to its expense it is normally used in products […]

Rotathene “SUPA UV” Poly Tanks

June 6, 2018
While poly water tanks are one of the most popular tank choices, it is important to consider that not all poly tanks are the same. Australia has one of the highest levels of UV radiation in the world with over 200 kilolangleys of UV radiation annually, double that of SE Asia, Europe and most of […]

Poly Water Tanks

June 6, 2018
One of the most popular tank choices today are polyethylene (poly) water tanks. Poly water tanks can last a long time, up to 20 years or more. The material can withstand the harsh effects of the Sun due to UV-stabilisers added to the moulding mix. These stabilisers inhibit or absorb the harmful UV light preventing […]

Galvanised Steel Tanks

June 6, 2018
Until recent decades, the most common material for rainwater tanks seen in the Australian outback were corrugated steel tanks. These tanks were often galvanised, which is a process where a protective zinc alloy is applied to iron in order to provide an electrochemical protection against rust and corrosion. Galvanised steel is found in many products […]

Fibreglass Water Tanks

June 6, 2018
Fibreglass water tanks (Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic) can be found on the market for storing rainwater. They are often comprised of a resin, mixed with a hardener with glass fibres that are sprayed into a mould. A food-grade coating exists on their interior surface so that they can safely store drinkable rainwater. The fibreglass material […]

Concrete Water Tanks

June 6, 2018
Concrete rainwater tanks are expensive, but ideal for underground water storage or when large quantities of water need storing. They are often long lasting, although cracking will eventually happen over time depending upon the strength of concrete and level of reinforced with steel. One benefit, but also disadvantage, is the lime that is found in […]

ZINCALUME® Steel Tanks

June 6, 2018
Until recent decades, a common material for steel roofs, sheds and rainwater tanks the littered the Australian outback were galvanised iron – steel that has a zinc coating to provide protection against rust and corrosion. Prior to 1976 many steel roofs were also galvanised. Then BHP Steel (now BlueScope Steel) developed and launched ZINCALUME® steel […]

AQUAPLATE® Steel Tanks

June 6, 2018
Prior to 1970’s many steel roofs were large galvanised. Then a Chicago-based company, Lithostrip Corporation and Pre Finish Metals, discovered a way to successfully bond paint to a galvanised base. John Lysaght brought the technology into Australia and invested much time and effort getting the process right. This resulted in COLORBOND® steel being rolled out […]

Screening Rainwater Tanks

Mosquito Prevention

June 6, 2018
Throughout Australia, mosquitoes can be found in every state and will rapidly breed where there is an open fresh water supply. Rainwater collecting in pot plants and trays, buckets and the like create fertile breeding grounds. A water tank that isn’t properly screened is just asking for trouble. When purchasing a strainer or screening the […]
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Rain Heads (Leaf Eaters)

June 6, 2018
Rain heads, also known as leaf eaters, are a PVC head piece often installed at the top of a downpipe jus below your gutter. The rain head has a screened opening that allows water to pass through while deflecting leaves and debris. They also help to keep mosquitoes, frogs and vermin out of your pipe […]

Tank Overflow Screens

June 6, 2018
Located at the top on your tank wall is a round hole wide where an overflow pipe is connected to. Your tank’s overflow pipe is another way insects and vermin can find their way into your tank if left unscreened. To protect against creepy crawlies, mosquitoes and frogs climbing up your overflow pipes and making […]

Tank Inlet Strainers

June 6, 2018
Located on top of your rainwater tank will be a round hole about 200mm to 500mm in diameter. The pipe work from your gutters lead rainwater to this opening which then flows into your water tank. If you leave this opening unscreened then leaves, debris, mosquitoes, frogs and the like would enter your water tank. […]