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		<title>Installation Tips For Rain Water Tanks</title>
		<link>http://droughtmasta.com.au/blog/2010/06/09/installation-tips-for-rain-water-tanks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 03:52:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you planning to install water tanks to conserve rainwater, here are few useful tips that will help you with the installation.
Firstly, you must make sure that you have the right space to install your water tanks. Never order your water tanks without deciding the spot where you are going to install your water tank [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you planning to install water tanks to conserve rainwater, here are few useful tips that will help you with the installation.</p>
<p>Firstly, you must make sure that you have the right space to install your water tanks. Never order your water tanks without deciding the spot where you are going to install your water tank because the size of your water tank and the shape of the water tank will depend very much on the space available.</p>
<p>Secondly, you will have to make sure that your roof is prepared well for water collection. You will have to make the roof of your building suitable for effective collection of water. If the roof of your building is not prepared properly, then you will get very little out of rainwater tank installation. Proper channels and troughs have to be made to increase the quantity of water that is collected.</p>
<p>Use proper methods to keep the debris out of the water tank. If the debris enters the water tank, it will make the water collected less usable for personal purposes. So try to install gutter mesh which will be good enough to keep the debris out. You must also remember to clear the debris that is collected in the gutter mesh periodically to allow easy flow of water into the water tank.</p>
<p>It is also not a bad idea to think of some kind of water diverter arrangement so that you can keep the rain water from the first rains away from getting into the water tank because the roof would have collected debris and dust between rains. By using a water diverter, you will be able to keep the water in the water tank clean. The first rain of the season will wash away the dust and debris on the roof making the roof surface suitable for collection of water from successive rains.</p>
<p>You must also remember to install insect proof screens or protection to keep insects and mosquitoes entering into the water tanks. All these protections will help you keep the rain water collected clean and usable even for your personal needs.</p>
<p>Above all make sure that you buy good quality water tanks that will last for years so that you are not spending more money on replacing or repairing your water tanks frequently. It is best to go for water tanks made locally in Australia as they would have been manufactured keeping in mind the tough Australian weather. Your water tanks should also be made of food grade material.</p>
<p>Choose the right sized water tanks taking into consideration the anticipated usage and your family size so that you can manage even the driest summers without fearing water scarcity issues.</p>
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		<title>Impacts Of Water Scarcity</title>
		<link>http://droughtmasta.com.au/blog/2010/04/19/impacts-of-water-scarcity/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 03:04:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In both rural and urban Australia, water is becoming a scarce product day by day. Life can get simply unmanageable without water. Government restrictions on water usage is getting severe day by day to ensure fair distribution of limited water that is available. Water being one of the basic necessities of  life, lack of water [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In both rural and urban Australia, water is becoming a scarce product day by day. Life can get simply unmanageable without water. Government restrictions on water usage is getting severe day by day to ensure fair distribution of limited water that is available. Water being one of the basic necessities of  life, lack of water can affect all aspects of our life. Right from the morning we wake up to the moment we go to bed, we need water.</p>
<p>Water scarcity has lot of other indirect impacts on us. Without enough water, the production of agricultural products will reduce increasing the need for importing them from other countries, which will increase the cost of these products. Our cost of living in general is shooting up because of the water scarcity.</p>
<p>The price of food in the hotels too increases dramatically with water scarcity. Added to that, accommodation options for the visitors and tourists to Australia will also go up because of the increasing overhead costs that have to be faced by these institutions. This can make Australia an unpopular tourist place because vacationers and travellers are becoming increasingly cost conscious. Australia derives a considerable amount of revenue through the tourism industry. With the reducing number of Australian tourists, the tourism revenue will also reduce considerably. These are some of the far-reaching effects of water scarcity. As we can observe, water problems are not only affecting the individuals and families, it is also affecting the nation in general.</p>
<p>However, when it comes to getting the right solution to the problem it is important that every individual contributes his or her part. One of the best ways of combating water scarcity problems is to install water tanks. When you install water tanks you will be able to use the rain water effectively which otherwise goes wasted.</p>
<p>If every family has water tank installed, the amount of community water that is to be supplied will reduce considerably. This will over a period of time will ease the water scarcity issues. We will also not have to endure the anxiety that results due to water scarcity. When you install water tanks, you can save yourself from the government restrictions on water usage. At the same time you will also be able to reduce your water bills each month. If water scarcity has far-reaching problems that affect our day to day life, installation of water tanks has great impact on the problem at hand. As far as we can assess the situation we will be able to help ourselves and the community water supply by minimizing our dependence on them. You will also be able to get the tax rebates when you install water tanks. So why are you waiting go ahead and order your water tank.</p>
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		<title>Readymade water tanks vs. custom built water tanks</title>
		<link>http://droughtmasta.com.au/blog/2010/03/17/readymade-water-tanks-vs-custom-built-water-tanks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:51:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the questions that is often faced by Australians that like to install water tanks to save rainwater for the driest seasons is whether to go for readymade water tanks or to build custom water tanks. There are advantages and disadvantages in both options. You need to weigh the pros and cons involved closely [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the questions that is often faced by Australians that like to install water tanks to save rainwater for the driest seasons is whether to go for readymade water tanks or to build custom water tanks. There are advantages and disadvantages in both options. You need to weigh the pros and cons involved closely before making your decision. One of the great advantages of building your own water tanks is that you will not have to worry about space constrictions. You can build tanks that fits whatever space you have. Secondly, you need not have to worry about narrow passages and access points for bringing the water tanks to the desired spot because you just need to transfer the material required for building the water tank. However, you will still need to bear transportation charges in some form.</p>
<p>On the other hand, when you choose readymade water tanks of your needs, you need not have to worry about finding builders who will be able to build custom designed water tanks. You need to identify the right material for building your water tanks. If you choose to build your water tanks with brick and mortar, you need to make sure that they do not have leakage problems. Proper waterproofing should be provided so that you do not end up with chronicle plumbing and water leakage problem. Moreover, when you construct a brick and mortar tank, you will not have the option of reusing the tank in case you should make any changes or alterations to your space. You may have to completely demolish the tank. If you make use of ready built solutions, you will be able to move the water tank wherever you need without any problem. You will not suffer any loss even if you choose to make alterations tot your space. You will not face water leakage problems with the latest polymer tanks.</p>
<p>Installation of readymade water tanks is fast and easy. You will not have to subject yourself through a long process of installation. Custom built water tanks will take a long time for the installation and you will have to use for a considerable amount of time before the tank is ready for use.</p>
<p>The cost of custom-built tanks can work out to be higher when compared to readymade polymer tanks. Moreover, today, we can easily get readymade water tanks is a wide range of sizes, shapes and colors. So finding the right water tank for your specific needs will no more be as challenging as it used to be. You can find readymade water tanks that match your outdoor environment. Buying readymade water tanks seems to have lot more advantages than going for custom built water tanks. Moreover, when you buy readymade water tanks you will get up to fifteen years of warrantee, which you will not get with your custom-built water tanks.</p>
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		<title>water tanks</title>
		<link>http://droughtmasta.com.au/blog/2010/02/01/water-tanks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:54:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[February is here and its time to get back into the real world for most people.  for some of people one of the jobs on the list for the new year has been to get that water tank and get saving. well its now the second month of the year so now is the time, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>February is here and its time to get back into the real world for most people.  for some of people one of the jobs on the list for the new year has been to get that water tank and get saving. well its now the second month of the year so now is the time, think <a href="http://www.droughtmasta.com.au" target="_blank">water tanks</a> think <a href="http://www.droughtmasta.com.au" target="_blank">droughtmasta water tanks</a>. The weather has been good to us in most areas and more rain is predicted.  for those people in rural areas watching the water come out the overflow knowing only to well how dry it will soon be soon. We have our large rural tanks up to 50,000 litres which should do the trick in getting that extra few months of good water supply. for those in the dry areas of our country hoping for the february rains be quick and get that tank ordered so you arnt to late to catch some of the iminent rain. Droughtmasta offers people on the land an oportunity to purchase water tanks with a primary producer discount of 10% which is up to $700 off the normal retail price of some of the droughtmasta range. The ten thousand gallon tank is one of the most popular tanks in the droughtmasta water tank range it offers all the features you need as a primary producer and none of the little delicate parts that break and cause problems down the track . water tanks from droughtmasta are gauranteed to be made to not just withstand the harsh Australian environment but master the seasons and diverse wheather conditions.</p>
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		<title>Slimeline Rainwater Tanks To Save Floor Space</title>
		<link>http://droughtmasta.com.au/blog/2010/01/29/slimeline-rainwater-tanks-to-save-floor-space/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:07:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Though rain water tanks are a great addition to our homes, in urban homes space can be a highly constraining factor. As the intensity of water shortage increases, water restrictions are only likely to get severe. We need to come up with effective solutions despite non-availability of space for water tanks.

To help homeowners who have [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Though rain water tanks are a great addition to our homes, in urban homes space can be a highly constraining factor. As the intensity of water shortage increases, water restrictions are only likely to get severe. We need to come up with effective solutions despite non-availability of space for water tanks.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">To help homeowners who have space limitations water tank manufacturers have come up with innovative designs that will not only beat water scarcity issues but also space constrictions. If you are an urban home owner, your first consideration should be installation of slimline rainwater tanks. You will find these slimline rain water tanks made of durable polyethylene. There are rain water tanks that are manufactured specially for harsh Australian weather conditions. They come in a variety of color shades to ensure that they don’t look out of place ruining rest of the environment. These rainwater tanks have great aesthetic appeal.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The idea behind slimline water tanks is to use as little floor space as possible without reducing their water storage capacity. In rural areas where space is not a problem you can use large barrels but the same tanks cannot be installed in an urban home.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The next time you are planning your home renovation, include water storage tank as one of the additions. If you have been postponing water tank installation, this is high time to take this into consideration again as you can easily find a water tank that will fit smaller outdoor spaces available in an urban home. It is best to avoid metal tanks as they are likely to corrode and get damaged fast.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">When you are going for slimline water tanks, do not go for cheap water tanks that are imported from other countries. It is important that the water tanks you choose are made in Australia taking into consideration the Australian outdoor environment. Though cheap water tanks will save you some money initially, they will have lot of maintenance issues and their life time too will be short making you replace the water tank frequently. On the long run you will end up spending more money on your poor quality water tank than what you actually saved. Poor quality water tanks will also make your water tanks unreliable as they have many maintenance issues. Substandard slimline water tanks will have splitting and bulging problems. Australian made slimline water tanks from DroughtMasta.com you will not have all such problems.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">When you are choosing your slimline water tanks make sure that they are food grade water tanks. This will ensure that you are not faced with any side effects or health issues including allergic reaction using the water stored in your rain water tanks. Buy your slimline water tanks from a reliable company. Start checking your options at our gallery and choose your slimline water tanks today and get ready for the driest months of the year.</p>
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		<title>Five Major Benefits of Using Rain Water Tanks</title>
		<link>http://droughtmasta.com.au/blog/2009/12/19/five-major-benefits-of-using-rain-water-tanks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:04:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you still toying with the idea whether you should invest your money in installing rain water tanks or not? If you are, then do not delay for too long because you will only postpone the benefits that you can enjoy by using rain water tanks. One of the reasons why many of us hesitate [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you still toying with the idea whether you should invest your money in installing rain water tanks or not? If you are, then do not delay for too long because you will only postpone the benefits that you can enjoy by using rain water tanks. One of the reasons why many of us hesitate to install rain water tanks is the cost involved and especially during these days of recession whereby everyone is trying to cutback on their expenses, spending huge sum of money on something like water tanks will indeed be difficult decision to make. However there are many benefits in installing your own water tank despite the expenses involved. Here are few major benefits that you should consider to help you make the right decision.<br />
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In fact the usage of rain water tanks is not a new concept, it is just a practice that has died down because of the nature of our life whereby people moved extensively between cities and countries. However, today the need is dire that you will have to invest in rainwater tanks. The first and the most important benefit is that your family and you will not have to put up with water scarcity. You will be well supplied even during the driest months of the year. You will be making use of the free resource that is available to all of us. You just need to make an initial investment to make use of these free resource all through our life and this benefit will be passed on even to our future generations if you get a good quality water tanks that last for several years.<br />
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You will help the town water board to reserve the drinking water for drinking while you made use of the water you saved for other personal needs including flushing the toilets, washing your cars and trucks or watering your gardens.<br />
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Thirdly, you will save yourself from the strict water restrictions. As the severity of drought gets intense, water restrictions are only going to get stricter. You will be able to fight these water restrictions more easily and make things more easily manageable by making use of rain water. For example having a home garden has become such a great luxury and you will be able to enjoy that luxury by installing your water tank even though water restrictions prevail.</p>
<p>The fourth and most important benefit is that you get to save a considerable amount of money on your water bill month after month. The money you invest in buying your water tank will pay itself back as you will be saving a lot of money on your water bills that is becoming increasingly expensive.<br />
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Finally, you will turnout to be a more responsible individual by installing your own water tank and saving water that will otherwise go wasted. You will be supporting the town water board to serve the people better through this little step you take.</p>
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		<title>Water Tanks The Wet Season</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 00:16:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Water Tanks are on evrerones minds when its hot and dry. However, it is more important to get your water tank installed now in May ready to beet the next hot and dry spell.  water tanks should be on your mind now  if you want the lifeblo0od of your property and residence to continue flowing [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.droughtmasta.com.au" target="_blank">Water Tanks </a>are on evrerones minds when its hot and dry. However, it is more important to get your water tank installed now in May ready to beet the next hot and dry spell.  water tanks should be on your mind now  if you want the lifeblo0od of your property and residence to continue flowing freely all year.  Water tanks supplied by droughtmasta are unique in stregth and style as they are designed by australians to survive the harsh australian environment the polyethelene used to manufacture droughtmasta water tanks is virgin premium grade polyethelene that has been UV stabalised and certified as food grade.</p>
<p>A popular question from prospective clients about water tanks is related to what size they need. However, there is no scientific method of knowing exactly what you need so the best advise is to collect as much as you can within your limitations, either space or budget limitations are the main limits on your water storage capacity.  for more information on these topics relating to droughtmasta water tanks contact us directly on the toll free number or by email.</p>
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		<title>Water tanks from Domestic to industrial ,poly or steel</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:40:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Water tanks come in all shapes and sizes. Droughtmasta supplies water tanks from small water tanks through to industrial water tanks and they are able to have them manufactuured in poly or steel.   This shows  droughtmasta clients that we have the personalised service able to cater to individuals for small domestic products and the expertise [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Water tanks come in all shapes and sizes. Droughtmasta supplies water tanks from small water tanks through to industrial water tanks and they are able to have them manufactuured in poly or steel.   This shows  droughtmasta clients that we have the personalised service able to cater to individuals for small domestic products and the expertise to guide large corporations through their industrial water tank needs. All products are manufactured to australian standards. However, droughtmasta standards are set a great deal higher than the mininum australian standards.</p>
<p>Large water tanks that are supplied by droughtmasta are done so in a fashion that does not make delivery a major ordeal. Droughtmasta <a href="http://www.droughtmasta.com.au" target="_blank">large water tanks </a>are delivered with an all terrain fork lift on the truck wich enables mininum client interation while giving a service that enables the large tanks to be put right where the client wants them.  For more information on droughtmasta large water tank delivery contact a member of the droughtmasta team via email or toll free number.</p>
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