Rainwater Tank Products :: All Rainwater Tanks :: National Poly Water Tanks :: Precision Poly Water Tanks :: Tankmasta Water Tanks :: Poly Water Tanks :: Supa Tank Water Tanks :: Corrugated Steel Tanks :: Slimline Tanks Water Tanks :: Underground Tanks :: Bladder Tanks :: Water Pumps :: Accessories :: Grey Water Handy Information :: Goverment Rebates :: Site Preparation :: Delivery Areas :: Testimonials :: Support :: News Secure Payment Options   Web Site Built & Search Engine Optimisation by Delonix-Consulting.com     You are here: Water Tanks  >  Rainwater Tanks  >  Rainwater Tanks Installation   Rainwater tank installation   Rainwater Tanks Direct Can install your Rainwater tank in Sydney with an easy one stop supply and Rainwater tank install service that's guaranteed to please!                            Call us on 1300 88 94 90 for fast and friendly service.   Preparing your site for your Rainwater tank installation in Sydney or any capital city is as important as choosing the right rain water tank and pump for your needs. Proper site preparation and choice of base material is critical if you want your rainwater tank installation to last the distance and for you to be able to claim on any warranty issues. Most rain water tank manufactures will supply you with their version of the suitable way to install their rainwater tank and the way the area should be prepared ready for the water tank. The tank manufactures guidelines should be followed to make sure that you won’t have any problems with your rainwater tank installation. There is no substitute for good site preparation. Correct site preparation is essential to ensure a long and trouble-free life for your rainwater tank installation. All manufactures have rainwater  tank installation instructions on their web sites and quite often supply you with these details with the delivery of your tank. It is essential to have your rainwater tank on a FLAT LEVEL COMPACTED BASE. The base of your Rainwater tank must be fully supported at all times. You must inspect your base regularly to ensure the base is not washing away and insects are not under mining the base.  Rainwater Tank Installation on CONCRETE SLAB Concrete Slabs for rainwater tank installation must be min 25mpa and 100mm thick with F62 steel mesh halfway through the concrete. It should be screeded flat and level with no high or low spots. The finished surface should have a smooth towelled finish. The slab should be left for about a week to cure properly before allowing the tank to fill up. Rainwater Tank installation on CRUSHER DUST Crusher dust bases for rainwater tank installation must be 300mm wider than base of the rainwater tank and prepared as follows: • Remove at least 100mm of natural dirt, ensuring the base is flat and level. • Fill with at least 75mm of crusher dust and mix thoroughly with dry cement for a four meter diameter base it is recommended to use 2-3 bags of cement. • Once spread, thoroughly compact the crusher dust with a wacker packer, not by any other means. • Thoroughly screed the surface and ensure the finished surface is perfectly FLAT AND LEVEL and free of rocks, tree roots, etc. Do not wet with water to set the cement powder, natural moisture will do this when your tank is in position. • Note: Sand is not acceptable material for the Rainwater Tank installation Make sure you have enough people available to help the delivery driver when your Rainwater tank arrives. 1 to 2 people for small Rainwater tanks and 3 to 4 people for larger Rainwater tanks. The Rainwater tank manufacture will advise you how many people you will need before your Rain tank arrives. rain water tank - rainwater tank - rainwater tank rebates - rainwater tank installation - rainwater tank pumps - rainwater tank brisbane - rainwater tank melbourne - rainwater tank prices - rainwater storage tank - rainwater tank adelaide - rainwater tank sydney - slimline rainwater tank - nylex rainwater tank - underground rainwater tank - rain water tank pump - rainwater tank price - rainwater tank suppliers - poly rainwater tank - rainwater tank filters - rainwater tank victoria - concrete rainwater tank - rainwater tank accessories - rainwater tank perth - rainwater tank plumbing - rainwater tank qld - rainwater tank queensland - rainwater tank subsidy - rainwater tank australia - rainwater tank filter - rainwater tank nsw - rainwater tank sa - rainwater tank wa - steel rainwater tank - rainwater tank rebate - install rainwater tank - plastic rainwater tank - rainwater tank size - For a complete rainwater installation service Sydney Wide call 1300 88 94 90 Now! Next Article: Stainless Steel Rainwater Tanks in the home