Water Tanks for Ipswich Homes, Farms and Businesses

The Tank Factory offers a broad selection of rainwater tanks for properties throughout Ipswich and surrounding areas. Our range includes round, slimline, underground and underdeck poly tanks, together with round, slimline, Modline and square Aquaplate steel tanks.

The Tank Factory is the online sales division of Duraplas Industries. Our poly water tanks are manufactured in Australia by our parent company, Duraplas, allowing customers to purchase directly through the manufacturer’s own sales division. We also offer Kingspan Aquaplate steel water tanks under Kingspan’s separate manufacturing, delivery and warranty arrangements.

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Choosing the Right Water Tank for Your Ipswich Property

The best tank is not simply the largest model available. Before selecting a water tank, consider the space available, the amount of roof catchment feeding the tank, how the collected water will be used and whether there are any planning, plumbing or delivery-access restrictions affecting the property.

Round Poly Water Tanks

Round poly water tanks generally provide excellent storage capacity for their footprint and purchase price. Our Duraplas round rainwater tank range extends from compact 360-litre models through to large 34,000-litre tanks suitable for substantial residential, rural and commercial water-storage requirements.

Popular larger capacities include 10,000-litre and 22,700-litre models. Where more storage is required, multiple tanks can often be connected as a single system. The required balance lines, overflows, pipe sizes and hydraulic arrangement should be confirmed by the customer’s licensed plumber or other suitably qualified professional.

Slimline Poly Water Tanks

Slimline poly water tanks are designed for locations where width is limited, such as beside a house, shed, garage or boundary accessway. Duraplas slimline tanks are available in capacities from approximately 450 to 5,000 litres.

Before ordering, measure the total length, width and height available rather than relying only on the nominal tank dimensions. Allow additional room for manufacturing tolerance, plumbing connections, inspection, airflow and future maintenance.

Underground and Underdeck Water Tanks

Underground water tanks can provide useful storage where suitable above-ground space is unavailable. Our Duraplas Lattice underground range includes 3,000-litre and 5,000-litre options, while selected underdeck tank models range from approximately 1,000 to 5,000 litres.

Underground and underdeck installations require careful site preparation. Excavation, drainage, lifting equipment, installation and connection must be arranged separately by the property owner through appropriately qualified contractors. The Tank Factory supplies and delivers new tanks but does not provide installation, excavation or removal and disposal of existing tanks.

Kingspan Aquaplate Steel Water Tanks

Our Kingspan Aquaplate steel tank range includes round, slimline, Modline and square configurations. Round steel tanks are available in capacities from approximately 1,000 to 27,000 litres, while compact steel formats provide further options where a different footprint is required.

Poly and steel tanks are manufactured and delivered under different arrangements. Steel tank availability, freight, warranty conditions and site requirements must be checked against the selected Kingspan model and delivery postcode.

How Much Rainwater Could You Collect?

As a general calculation, 1 millimetre of rain falling on 1 square metre of roof area represents approximately 1 litre of potential rainwater catchment before allowing for first-flush diversion, gutter overflow, splash and other system losses.

For example, a 150-square-metre connected roof receiving 20 millimetres of rain has a theoretical catchment of approximately 3,000 litres:

150 m² × 20 mm = 3,000 litres

Actual tank selection should also consider how often the stored water will be used. Garden watering, toilet flushing, laundry connections, stock water, irrigation and broader household supply can each produce very different demand. Our water catchment calculator can assist with an initial comparison, but project-specific plumbing and hydraulic advice should be obtained from a suitably qualified professional.

Ipswich Approvals, Plumbing and Stormwater

Approval, siting and plumbing requirements can vary according to the property, tank dimensions, proposed use and connection arrangement. Customers should check the current requirements applying to their property before purchasing or installing a tank.

Ipswich City Council advises that a rainwater tank overflow should connect to a lawful discharge point, which may include an inter-allotment stormwater system, the street drainage system or an appropriate soakage pit on the property. The system must not discharge water in a way that causes a nuisance or affects a neighbouring property.

Regulated plumbing work must be completed by a licensed plumber. This is particularly important where rainwater is connected to toilets, a washing machine, internal fixtures, a town-water backup system or other household plumbing.

Current local information can be reviewed through the Ipswich City Council building standards and rainwater tank information.

Preparing the Tank Site

An above-ground Duraplas poly tank must be installed on a level, stable and uniformly compacted base that supports the complete tank footprint. Depending on the installation, this may be a correctly prepared and retained crusher-dust base or a suitable reinforced concrete slab.

The base must be larger than the tank footprint, and the overflow must be plumbed away from the tank and its base to help prevent erosion. Customers and installers should read the applicable water tank installation guide before preparing the site or commencing installation.

Water Tank Delivery to Ipswich

Delivery is available to many Ipswich properties; however, freight and delivery suitability depend on the selected tank, postcode, delivery route and site access. Poly and steel tank deliveries operate separately and may occur on different vehicles and dates.

The property owner controls what access can be made available on the property. On arrival, the delivery driver will assess whether that access is safe and practical for the vehicle, tank and everyone involved. Delivery to the nominated address does not guarantee placement directly onto the prepared tank pad or into an exact final position.

For Duraplas poly tank delivery, customers should advise us before ordering if the property has:

• a narrow or steep driveway;
• soft, wet or unstable ground;
• low trees, branches, powerlines or structures;
• restricted turning or reversing space;
• gates or access points narrower than the delivery vehicle; or
• any other condition that may restrict a large delivery vehicle.

Depending on the tank size, the customer must also arrange the required number of adult, able-bodied assistants for safe unloading. Additional labour, lifting equipment or onsite transport required after unloading must be arranged and paid for separately by the customer.

Further details are available on our poly water tank delivery information page.

Why Purchase Through The Tank Factory?

• The Tank Factory is the online sales division of Duraplas Industries.
• Duraplas poly water tanks are Australian made.
• Duraplas has been manufacturing locally since 1984.
• Round and slimline Duraplas rainwater tanks include an applicable 20-year manufacturer’s warranty, subject to the published warranty conditions.
• Kingspan Aquaplate steel tank options are available in several shapes, capacities and finishes.
• Current tank dimensions, prices and available options can be compared online before ordering.
• Our experienced team can provide general product, fitting and delivery information.

We provide the manufacture, sale and delivery of new water tanks. We do not provide onsite consultation, plumbing, installation, excavation or removal and disposal of existing tanks. Final tank selection, layout, installation and hydraulic suitability remain the responsibility of the customer and their suitably qualified tradespeople or project advisers.

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Our team looks forward to assisting with your Ipswich water tank enquiry.

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