How is water used around your home? There are many ways water is used around the home. The main uses are Drinking Cooking Showers, baths and washing hands Washing Clothes Washing Dishes Garden Swimming Pools Toilet flushing Common uses of household water How much water do your everyday activities consume? Water Use Activity Amount of water used Toilet – single flush 5L Toilet – Full flush 10L Washing Machine Up to 110L per load Washing Hands 4L per minute Leaking Toilet 9L – 261L per day Filling a backyard pool Up to 54,000L Washing Dishes By Hand 15L Dishwasher 12L per lo ..read more

How long does a galvanised water tank last? A well-maintained galvanised water tank can last up to 50 years, and have a typical life span of around 25-35 years. gmTANKS Pty Ltd warrants the AQUAPLATE® range of steel water tanks as follows: 20 year minimum life prior to perforation due to corrosion, as detailed in the Bluescope AQUAPLATE®product warranty 10 year construction warranty covering the assembly and sealing of the tank. Are they safe? Yes. Galvanised steel tanks are safe for water storage for consumption. The only caution to be taken is with very old tanks. After the zinc (galv ..read more

Steel water tanks offer the capability to store large quantities of water for residential, rural or industrial applications. Benefits Heat resistant While no tank is 100% fire-proof, steel water tanks are the most durable in terms of heat resistance, meaning they’re the preferable choice for properties located in fire prone areas, and some are even mandated for fire brigade usage. Capacity Steel tanks can be manufactured to hold more water than poly tanks. While multiple poly tanks can be installed, the plumbing becomes complicated, where a single large steel water tank is the simplest and mos ..read more

Are you ready to start harvesting your own rain water? The Bureau of Meteorology has announced a negative Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) event is occurring and will most likely continue into the Spring months. This will lead into the predicted formation of the third consecutive La Niña (wetter than usual) weather event and an abundance of rain water available to collect. What is a negative Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)? Image credit: Bureau of Meteorology A negative IOD is known to increase the chance of Winter and Spring rainfall over Southern and Eastern Australia, and increase the warmth in Northern ..read more

If you’ve made the decision to start saving money on your water bill and install a rainwater tank, you may be considering the best location for your tank. The best place for your water tank will be somewhere that doesn’t block any pedestrian or vehicle access, is close to a major downpipe, and doesn’t block any windows. Can a Water Tank be Placed at Ground Level? Steel water tanks aren’t designed to be placed directly on or in the ground. Poly and concrete tanks can be installed underground if specifically designed to do so, however require a drastically more significant installation investmen ..read more

Is tank water safe to drink? Broadly speaking, yes. A consistently maintained rainwater tank can offer an excellent source of good quality potable water. How to know if rain water is safe to drink? Follow the below tips to assist you in deciding if your tank water is safe to drink: Is clear No taste No smell Sourced from a well maintained tank and water harvesting system. If the water meets the above criteria, it is most likely safe to drink and unlikely to cause illness for many people. Can people with weakened immune systems drink tank water? Any person who is immunocompromised should see ..read more

Material We fabricate all our raised garden beds from colorbond steel. We choose to use a premium corrugated steel sheet metal to build or garden beds not only because it looks great, but because it is built tough to last the test of time and harsh Australian weather. Size Measurements At gmTANKS we can offer a range of standard garden bed sizes that are the most popular choices when it comes to planter box dimensions. However we manufacture a variety of custom sizes, meaning if you have a non standard height, shape or length requirement, we can easily accommodate that into your order and prov ..read more

Discover trends in water usage across Australia and some statistics related to water tanks and usage across Australia. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Water Account Australia details information on the physical and monetary supply and usage of water in the Australian economy. While we await the latest release 2020, ABS Water Account, the 2019 Water Account takes us back to a period of intense drought and water shortage that heavily impacted agricultural industries and saw a dramatic fall in household water consumption as a result of harsh water restrictions being in place across most ..read more

At gmTANKS we choose to manufacture our water tanks using Bluescope AQUAPLATE® steel. Read on to learn what it is and why we exclusively this material for our durable water tanks. What is Bluescope AQUAPLATE® steel? Bluescope AQUAPLATE® steel is a galvanized steel product with the addition of a special, purpose designed food-grade polymer film laminated to one side, the inside, of the steel that forms the water tank. This unique laminated steel meets the highly specific and stringent requirements for storing potable water. The product meets both Australian and international standards including ..read more