Generally the larger the tank, the more efficiently you can manage your watering cycles/usage.
We recommend:
- A minimum of 5,000 litres for non-potable (non-drinking) for toilet flushing, clothes washing, watering gardens and car washing.
A 5,000 L round tank generally will measure 1.7 metres diameter x 2.3 meters high.
- A minimum of 2,000 litres for toilet flushing and watering a small garden area.
A slim line tank 2,000 litres generally measures 2 meters long x 0.640 meters wide x 2.20 meters high.
For best results TFR recommends using tank water for day-to-day house-hold activities such as toilet flushing and washing machine. This will ensure your tank water is used regularly, reducing use of the mains water supply and maximizing your tanks' capacity for collection.
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- 1 hour of gardening
= 1000 litres
- 6 loads of Washing (4A rated machine)
= 300 litres
- 4 people using a AAA – rated toilet
= 504 litres
- Washing the car with hose
= 180 litres
Total Weekly use: = 1,984 litres
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TFR is not affiliated with any one Tank Company. Therefore TFR will:
- 1.Evaluate the area nominated for the tank.
- 2.Determine the amount in litres that can be harvested and stored.
- 3.Recommend the best fitting tank on the market for the area nominated.
- 4.Provide the best price.
- 5.Assess dry weight of tank vs. access to tank positing.
- 6.Consider intended use of water vs. type of tank material / tank supplied.
- 7.Provide evaluation of manufacturers' quality of product, availability and service.
- 8.Consider the aesthetics of the tank.
- 9.Gain Customer’s approval.
TFR will not advertise tanks on this web site as we do not favor any one tank company. This allows us to maintain a fair approach to our customer service.
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