Gone are the days when people used to sing “Rain rain, go away” as a reaction to the wet season; today, as water shortage and drought have been experienced all throughout Australia, the need to conserve rainwater has become a necessity to most households. There are various methods on how to save rainwater coming from the house roof, the most popular of them is by having and installing a water tank in your house.

1. MANY THANKS TO POLY TANKS
Gone are the days when people used to sing “Rain rain, go away” as a reaction to the wet
season; today, as water shortage and drought have been experienced all throughout Australia,
the need to conserve rainwater has become a necessity to most households. There are various
methods on how to save rainwater coming from the house roof, the most popular of them is
by having and installing a water tank in your house.
As rainwater tanks come in many sizes and materials, you may be wondering which material
for your rainwater tank is the best. It all depends on what use would you need your water
tank equipment, the particular place or area to install the rainwater tank, the amount of water
that you deem needed, and of course the place where you reside; all of these factors will lead
you to the best material (and size) choice for your rainwater tank.
Poly tanks (a.k.a. Polyethylene tanks) is available in many shapes, sizes, and thicknesses.
This particular tank is so efficient that it is used across several major economic sectors
(residential, agricultural, recreational, transportation, merchandising, etc.). Here are some of
the advantages of choosing Poly over its contemporaries:
- Poly water tanks are very efficient, storing water up to around 50,000 gallons.
- Poly water tanks are light weight, durable, strong, easy to work with and install.
- Poly water tanks are rotationally molded; they have no seams for leakage.
- Poly water tanks can resist impact. They can be literally rolled into places.
- Poly water tanks requires no special bedding or foundation.
- Poly water tanks with dark green and black color are specially made for water storing
only; their dark color inhibits the growth of algae.
- Poly water tanks have UV inhibitors added, giving them a typical lifetime of 15 years or
so.
Installing water tanks and storing water will put less pressure to natural water sources like
rivers and lakes during the dry season, not to mention the many benefits of storing huge
quantity of rainwater to do the gardens, which is usually banned by the authorities during
water crisis. Poly tanks are simple to put-up and maintain, as well as it could save you a lot
on your water bill.
Polyethylene tanks are made of quality elements and plastic, and they come in all sizes, eco-
friendly colors, and plans to suit any kind of surroundings (or environment). You will find
vertical tanks, horizontal tanks, full drain IMFO tanks, open top tanks, closed top tanks,
rectangular tanks, safe-tanks, basins, storage tanks, and conical tanks, which have different
purposes depending on their respective industries.
Poly tanks are manufactured with FDA-approved polyethylene (it is the most consumed
polymer today). Polyethylene tanks makes transportation easy. It is a cost effective
alternative way of storing liquids, particularly rainwater for the dry season. If properly used,
these poly tanks will endure those constructed from other materials (e.g. fiberglass).
Extremely simple to put-up and will require no maintenance, Polyethylene tanks could be a
household's treasure. Moreover, these tanks can be placed above or below ground as they

2. resist extreme outside temperature or conditions. In the event they gets damaged, repair
would be easy and quick.
With their vast range of uses, Poly tanks have benefited countless industries and
homeowners from the basic storing of drinking water to the mixing of food products. The
many uses of Poly tanks are on the continue rise as their versatility surpasses expectations
and limit.
Action Tank Industries are a leading manufacturer with 27 years experience producing the
finest quality rainwater tanks, rain harvesting, waste water and storm water management
solutions. The company focus on providing ONLY the best quality products & service. Its
water tank products are easy to install, child safe and council compliant.