Rain Water Tanks Installation
Installation guidelines are available on request for each underground and over-ground rain water harvesting system.
Guidelines for underground systems:
- Site Conditions will determine the procedure of installing the system.
- A suitably sized digger is required to excavate a hole for the systems and a crane is required to lower the system into position.
- Tanks must not be subject to buoyant forces during installation and groundwater must be drained from the excavation to avoid systems floating.
- A minimum clearance of 450mm is required around the unit and between adjacent units.
- In dry sites, we recommend anchoring the unit. For wet sites a concrete installation may be required or an increased number anchor straps.
- A backfill comprised of crushed stone or pea-gravel is used to surround the unit.
- The unit must be dead level and aligned properly with the pipe work.
For detailed installation guidelines, please refer to the Undgerground Tank Installation Manuual on the download page.
Guidelines for over ground systems:
- Over ground Rain Water Harvesting tanks are supplied in sections and are assembled on site by our experienced crews.
- Tanks may either be placed on r.s.j beams (advised by Killarney Plastics Ltd) or a level concrete base.
- A minimum of 450mm is required around the sides of the tank for access and maintenance.
For detailed installation guidelines, please refer to Sectional Tank Base details on the download page.