The corrugated water tank is an enduring image of the Australian landscape. Aquamate realised a long time ago that using galvanised steel for its corrugated tanks was the ideal solution for durability and longevity. Using galvanised steel walls and a specially manufactured polyolefin liner enables Aquamate to offer a 20 year warranty on its water tank range.
All of our steel water tanks are delivered to site as a flat pack and assembled within a day in most cases. From 24,000 to 276,000 litres, all of Aquamate’s water tanks are available in a plain galvanised finish or a large range of colours to match existing sheds and fences.
Benefits of Aquamate Rainwater Collection Tanks
Lightweight steel panels and heavy duty galvanising make Aquamate’s rainwater collection tank shells perfectly suited for water storage. Aquamate’s tank panels are covered with a galvanised coating that’s 1.45 ounces per square foot (G145) – the thickest advertised coating on the market. By using lightweight thin-gauge steel panels, Aquamate’s rainwater collection tanks have all of the required strength to resist water, snow and seismic loads without the excess material cost. Aquamate’s tank walls are protected by a heavy G145 galvanised coating. Unlike other tanks on the market that use G40 Zincalume tank walls, an Aquamate rainwater storage tank will never need servicing or hundreds of dollars spent extending the warranty every 5 years by replacing sacrificial anodes. An Aquamate rainwater tank truly is a ‘set & forget’ investment. Aquamate’s ‘No Service Costs’ Pro-Rata Warranty leads the industry and is supported by over 30 years of experience choosing the correct materials to survive the toughest conditions. By purchasing a Rainwater Collection Tank from Aquamate, you will not need to remember to service your sacrificial anodes every 5 years. In fact, you won’t need to service your tank at all for a period of at least 20 years! An Aquamate Rainwater Collection Tank uses a BPA and Antimicrobial Pesticide free liner.
Galvanised steel rather than Zincalume steel
Aquamate’s 20 Year “No Service Costs” Warranty
Aquamate’s Enviro Liner 6000 tank liner
Aquamate’s Enviro Liner 6000 tank liner is approved for the storage of potable water use and certified to ‘NSF/ANSI 61:Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects.
Aquamate’s solid Polyethylene tank liner is incredibly flexible which is an important characteristic needed for a durable water tank liner.
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Capture water from the tank’s roof
Aquamate’s rainwater collection tanks can be fitted with our innovative “Rainsaver” gutter system, utilising the tank’s roof to increase the catchment area for optimal collection of rainwater which is then redirected into the tank. The domed roof on an Aquamate tank has dozens of channels around the perimeter of the roof that run from one side of the cistern to the other. Rainsavers are placed at the end of each channel to collect the water during rainfall events. If the tank is full, the water diverts to the overflow as it normally would.
What are the important considerations when harvesting rainwater?
No matter what your intended use is, you’ll need a rainwater collection tank to store the rainwater you’ve collected. What you plan on doing with the water after it’s stored will influence your needs. For simple irrigation systems, all you may need is a pre-filter, first flush diverter, and a small pump. For more complex drinking water systems, you may need to consider pumps, pipework, filtration and sterilisation systems.
14 reasons to choose an Aquamate Rainwater Collection Tank
Rainwater Harvesting down the ages
Rainwater collection is the process of collecting rainwater through a harvesting or collection system, which can involve barrels, buckets, or other containers to hold the water, such as our large galvanised water tanks.
Dating back to ancient Rome, the idea of collecting rainwater began when wealthier households were designed with atriums that had shallow pools built into the floor. The pools were meant to collect rainwater to help fill the city’s water supply. Since then, there have been many adaptations on how to harvest rainwater all over the world.
Collecting and Storing Rainwater Pays off
Collecting rainwater can help conserve resources and can keep costs down. There are many benefits to consider when catching rainwater.
- Reduces storm water runoff
- Uses simple and inexpensive ways to conserve water
- Good to use for gardening or watering lawn
- Less costs on resources
- Backup source for water emergencies
- Increase the value of your property with Large Water collection and Storage Tanks
- Harvesting rainwater has many benefits for homeowners and communities. It’s more eco-friendly and can help the planet.
If you would like a quote or simply want further information regarding rainwater collection, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Our Rainwater Tanks include the following standard features:
- Z450 Galvanised Tank Walls
- BPA & Pesticide Free Food Grade Tank Liner
- Padlocked Access Hatch in the roof
- Overflow with mozzie screen and pipework
- 50mm Outlet with Brass Ball Valve
- Inlet Leaf Strainer with Light Guard
- Removable Galvanised Access Ladder
- 20 Year “No Service Costs” Warranty
We also offer a range of optional features & accessories including:
- Fire Fighting Outlets
- Water Level Gauges
- Rainsaver Gutter System
- Dust & Vermin Protection
- Bolt Covers
- Roof Fascia
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Aquamate has been manufacturing rainwater collection tanks since 1986. We engineer rainwater tanks from 24,000 to 276,000 litres. Our rainwater collection tanks are engineered in a state of the art facility. For our rainwater collection tanks, we use a galvanised tank shell, rather than a Zincalume shell, which means no sacrificial anodes. Our galvanised water tanks have three main applications. They are used as rainwater collection tanks, fire tanks, and well water storage tanks. A steel water tank from Aquamate has a 20 year “No Service Costs” Warranty.