Aquamate

10 reasons to choose the Aquamate Maxi Tank

1. Knowledge & Expertise

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Aquamate began life in the early 1980s repairing leaking concrete water tanks. The concrete tanks were failing due to a variety of reasons including, natural ground movement, poor workmanship or lack of correct materials available during installation. A solution to these problems was found in 1986 when Aquamate installed its first kit form poly lined steel tank. The tank was easily transported to site, constructed in a day in most cases and remained impervious to any natural ground movement. With 1,000’s of tanks sold throughout Australia, Aquamate has established itself as the leader in providing large volume water storage solutions.

tank12. Galvanised to last longer than ZINCALUME® steel

Today, there are other suppliers of poly lined steel tanks, many claiming that ZINCALUME® steel will outlast Galvanised materials in this application. Simply put, Aquamate knows this is not true. When a tank is full, the liner is pressed up against the inside wall, causing condensation to be trapped between the liner and the tank wall. The corrosion to ZINCALUME® steel is inevitable due to the moist conditions & the lack of oxygen (air), which ZINCALUME® steel requires to form its stable oxide films that would normally prevent further corrosion.

For example, ZINCALUME® steel roofing & wall cladding on a shed will out perform Galvanised steel because the steel is able to “breathe” (form its stable oxide films). However, if the ZINCALUME® steel wall cladding comes in contact with the ground rapid corrosion can occur. This is due to the moisture in the ground and the fact that the steel is unable to breathe. That is why shed manufacturers use only galvanised steel for the posts which will be buried ie moist conditions and unable to breathe. The same example is found in fencing and all other structures made of steel. There is one overriding reason why some tank companies promote ZINCALUME® steel in this application, cost. On average Galvanised coated steel costs 33% more than ZINCALUME® steel. This is because the Galvanised material that Aquamate supplies has a minimum Zinc coating of 450grams/sqm whilst ZINCALUME® steel only has a minimum Zinc/Aluminium coating of 150grams/sqm. That’s 3 times the coating mass of ZINCALUME® steel!

Another reason is because they can offer a range of COLORBOND® steel colours using the same cheaper AZ150 coated material roofer’s use when they supply a bull nose verandah. Aquamate supply a variety of COLORBOND® steel colours because we have our steel supplier manufacture the more expensive Galvanised Z450 material with a COLORBOND® steel finish. This material is exclusive to Aquamate. If you’re still not convinced Galvanised material would outlast ZINCALUME® steel in a poly lined steel tank then we suggest you obtain independent advice. Ask a traditional tank maker, a shed builder, a fence contractor or a corrosion engineer as to why they would use only Galvanised material in an enclosed moist environment.

3. Solid GeoFlex™ Liner

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The GeoFlex™ liner Aquamate uses to retain water is a highly flexible form of the same base material found in today’s car bumpers & side mouldings. In addition to its outstanding toughness, the Aquamate GeoFlex™ liner has many other important characteristics that make it ideally suitable for water tank applications.

Aquamate’s GeoFlex™ meets all Government requirements for contact with drinking water both here in Australia & overseas. Many other products leach their plasticiser over time causing the water to be contaminated. Aquamate’s GeoFlex™ does not have a plasticiser, therefore it does not leach anything into the water. This means your water is kept clean & free from contamination.

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Aquamate’s GeoFlex™ ability to stretch 700% before breaking ensures it can easily cope with moulding itself to the contours on the ground, on the wall and even over the heads of the bolts holding the tank together. Not having a plasticiser to leach out means that the GeoFlex™ will never become brittle ensuring it retains its flexibility indefinitely. Aquamate takes an engineered approach to the choice of liner. We understand it is better to allow for movement rather than trying to constrain it. The liner experiences constant changes in pressure as the water moves up and down and presses the liner hard against the steel. Loose above the water line, tight underneath it. This line constantly alters.

Other Poly lined steel tank companies promote reinforced liners in their tanks. These so called reinforced liners can be more accurately described as plastic coated fabrics which in most cases are much cheaper than a solid GeoFlex™ liner because 80% of their thickness is made up of an inexpensive woven fabric which serves no purpose in retaining water. Fibres are susceptible to what is known as fatigue fracturing. Much like a wire coat hanger, if it is bent back and forth enough times it will break. A liner inside a tank can fold on itself hundreds of times as the tank fills, then unfold as the tank empties. This is why Aquamate does not use a liner that is prone to fatigue fracturing as are so called reinforced liners.

4. Hot dipped galvanised roof trusses which sit above the water line

5. High tensile M10 x 25mm galvanised tank bolts & nuts

6. 3mm galvanised angle ring at the top of the wall for extra strength & roof support

7. Full length roof sheets (we don’t join sheets to obtain the correct length)

8. Australia wide representation

9. 20-year no leaks warranty

10. Fast, efficient & friendly service

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Rainsaver Collection System

All Aquamate tanks are supplied with corrugated roofing sheets (unless otherwise requested). This enables Aquamate to offer a unique water catchment system for the roof of the water tank. Patented “Rainsaver” caps are placed at the end of each corrugation longer than 3 meters in length to catch the water off the tank. This system can increase your catchment area by over 100 sqmtrs (based on the AM3G607 series). In a 500mm (20”) per annum rainfall area this means an extra 62,000-litres (13,700-gallons) of precious rainwater which would otherwise go to waste.

Dust & Vermin Protection

Aquamate can protect your stored water from dust, insects, frogs etc by installing a specially formulated self adhesive soft foam strip between the top of the tank wall & under the corrugated roof sheets. This simple but effective option helps insure your precious water is kept clean & pure.

Bolt Cover Facias

Aquamate can enhance the look of your tank with custom made facias that run vertically up the tank wall hiding all evidence of the galvanised bolts protruding from the tank.

Roof Facia

Aquamate can install a facia all round the roof to protect tall animals (eg horses) from cutting themselves on the edge of the roofing iron. It also enhances the look of your tank.

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

All Aquamate Maxi Tanks come standard with the following features

The following COLORBOND® steel colours are also available at an extra cost

Tank Details

Maxi Tank Capacities Dimensions (m)
Series # Gallons Litres Diameter Height
AM3G052 5,200 23,900 3.7 2.2
AM3G076 7,600 34,400 4.5 2.2
AM3G103 10,300 46,800 5.2 2.2
AM3G134 13,400 61,100 5.9 2.2
AM3G170 17,000 77,300 6.7 2.2
AM3G210 21,000 95,500 7.4 2.2
AM3G254 25,400 115,500 8.2 2.2
AM3G302 30,200 137,400 8.9 2.2
AM3G355 35,500 161,300 9.7 2.2
AM3G411 41,100 187,100 10.4 2.2
AM3G472 47,200 214,700 11.1 2.2
AM3G537 53,700 244,300 11.9 2.2
AM3G607 60,700 275,800 12.6 2.2

Contact

Aquamate Tanks
Unit 1 / 9-11 Drury Tce, Clovelly Park SA 5042
P: 08 8277 5777 | Int# +61-8-8277 5777
F: 08 8277 5111
E: info@aquamate.com.au