How to Choose and Install a Rainwater Tank – The Key Steps Installing a rainwater tank is a fantastic way to reduce your water consumption and save on bills, For households on rural properties its their main supply. The tank selection and installation process involves two key elements: Positioning and Installing the Tank Plumbing Connections…

When Viewing tanks on our website, you may notice the term “Nominal Dimension”  listed with the tank. As with all products, the design dimensions vs the exact dimensions of the end product you receive may vary slightly. Due to the nature of the Rotational molding, where plastic resin is heated and rotated within a mold,…

From Payment to Delivery, what happens next? Payment Confirmation Once you’ve reviewed your invoice and confirmed that all details are correct, then you can proceed with your payment, we offer 3 different payment options: EFT/ Direct Deposit Credit/Debit card. (1% merchant surcharge) Bpay Upon receiving your payment, we will send you a confirmation email along…

Poly Pipe: Green stripe, Blue stripe: What’s the difference? We often see various installations of tanks and pumps, one common thing we often notice is the prevalent use of Rural grade green stripe poly pipe in “drinking” “Potable” water applications. Rural poly pipe grade is identified by a green stripe running along its length. Its…

Rainwater tanks are a relatively static item once plumbed on site, this does not mean that they should be regarded as maintenance free. Each of our standard grade Duraplas polyethylene (plastic), water tank comes supplied with a mosquito grade stainless steel mesh inlet strainer basket, a PVC water tank overflow flange and a “Watermark” approved…

Duraplas is excited to introduce the PlantaPod.  Our patented design is both strong ergonomic and stackable for efficient transportation. The PlantaPod requires no assembly. Simply fill with soil and plant your seeds. No Rot or Rust The PlantaPod is a raised garden bed made from recycled plastic. It will outlast any timber or steel product…

Quality Tanks When it comes quality rainwater tank design, here at the The Tank Factory we have it covered! What Makes a Water Tank Strong? There are two important factors affecting the strength of a tank: The shape or geometry of the tank. The thickness of the tank How is a Duraplas Tank Designed and…