Slimline Rainwater Tanks

Slimline Rainwater Tanks

Slimline rainwater tanks are relatively new in the Australian market compared to round water tanks. It is popular in the Australian urban market since the first elliptical shape water tanks were introduced over 10 years ago. In fact, the slimline rainwater tank is a very Aussie design innovation. These types of designed and pioneered by Australians and have only recently caught the attention of many around the world. This is from internet data showing the people around the world visiting the Kerrimuir website.

Slim water tanks have taken home and garden design to another level by providing rainwater for the garden and general household use while not consuming space with its space saving small footprint, relative to it's capacity. They are simply the obvious choice for homes in modern Australia.

Installation of slimline rainwater tanks is as easy as round water tanks. Using Vinidex and Plasson parts for water tank installation is highly recommended as they are reusable should you need to add taps or change the configuration to connect to sprinkler or drip systems.

Generally, slimline rainwater tanks refer to plastic or poly rainwater tanks. However, in the rainwater tank industry, the slim water tank also applies to galvanized, Aquaplate or Colorbond steel water tanks. While many will argue on which type of water tank actually last longer, the jury is still out.

Polyethylene water tanks while treated with UV stabilizers to resist harsh UV rays, especially in the Australian sun. This is where using the right powder from Rotathene, Cotene and some reputable powder manufacturers becomes an important issue. Some might think, a water tank is a water tank. "Oils ain't oils" is Castrol's catch cry many years ago. It's one we all remember. Same can be said about water tanks, especially slimline water tanks which tend to be weaker in the middle. They may fail in time if good manufacturing using good materials are compromised by chasing the dollar.

From anecdotal evidence and experience, a slimline water tank which is tested in some factory on Day 1 does not guarantee it will not fail a couple of years later from stretching. This is where having a reputable manufacturer who is certified to comply with Australian Standards AS/NZS: 4766 becomes a high consideration besides the price. There is a good reason why earlier this year authorities made it mandatory for some sectors to only acquire Benchmark Certified Water Tanks for installations.

Steel slimline water tanks are expensive to manufacture. The cost of steel is relatively expensive compared to raw virgin polyethylene. Special treated steel sheets like Aquaplate and Colorbond are expensive. manufacturing requires bending and securing the plates together either using rivets or screws. Steel slimline water tanks cost about 40% more on average compared to poly slimline rainwater tanks. Steel water tanks last a long time in the elements but are not indestructible mainly caused by the onset of rust. If vigilant, removing and containing the spread of rust will ensure long operational life of your Aquaplate or Colorbond slimline water tank--just as you'd look after the car body.

Kerrimuir Rainwater Products' range one piece slimline rainwater tanks, not including modular slimline rainwater tanks which we put in a different category, starts from 1000 litres to 3090 litres. The smallest and slimmest will be the Precision Poly Super Slim at 1000L. From there, the choice of a slimline water tank will depend very much on space available and watering requirements.

The popular choice by far of slimline rainwater tanks in Melbourne Victoria are the 3000 litre slimlines. It's large enough to irrigate most average sized gardens plus washing cars etc, yet do not take up too much valuable urban space which we all pay a premium for in inner cities and outer fringes of Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide and Brisbane.

Warranty and after sales service back up are very important considerations. Ask anybody who has bought a slimline water tank. Questions concerning water pump installation incorporating sprinkler and drip irrigation systems, the need for more water hence looking for another water tank and looking for rainwater tank installation solutions to boost capacity are usual with us.