Frequently asked questions
Q: Can I have any configuration of tanks?
A: Yes – the Landscape Tanks can form a wide variety of plumbing holes configurations to suit any design requirement. That is, they can be linked together to form any shape with massive storage capacity.
Q: How do you get them into my back yard which is somewhat restricted?
A: Landscape Tanks Pty. Ltd. have delivery contractors who have a huge range of equipment, which can deliver product to confined spaces and restricted heights. A free site access review service is also offered.
Q: Do I need to seal the tank against moisture escaping?
A: Tanks do not require sealing to make them waterproof however some external finishes may require a seal prior to application.See label for details.
Q: Do I need to prepare footings for the installation of the tanks?
A: Yes – As with all water tanks or retaining walls the more substantial the footings the better. Usually 100mm of compacted crushed rock on stable surface will suffice. Remove any top soil first. Installation instructions are quite comprehensive in this regard.
Q: Are engineering computations available?
A: Yes – Landscape Tanks consultant civil engineers are also available to assist, as required for larger more comprehensive sites.
Q: What sort of footings do I need?
A: Generally a compacted crushed rock base of 100 mm is all that is required. There are many and varied combinations of how footings may be prepared when tanks are used as retaining walls. Landscape Tanks staff can assist in this regard.
Q: Do I need drainage around the bottom of the tank as with conventional retaining walls?
A: Drainage is important to help prevent water undermining the footings in the event of heavy rains.
Q: Can I have a deeper planter bed top?
A: Yes – a deeper planter bed top is an optional extra.
Q: Does the concrete have reinforcement?
A: Yes - SL 72 mesh reinforcement is used to A/S 3610/1997.
Q: Can I have the intake at the top or side of tanks?
A: Yes – there is provision for you to have the rain water enter the tank from the top or all sides of each tank as required. This needs consideration at time of planning where to place the tanks and plumbing involved.
Q: Where is the overflow?
A: The overflow is on the side of the tank (as configured at time of ordering) and is plumbed in at time of installation.
Q: Do I need drainage around the base of tanks?
A: Drainage helps maintain the integrity of the footings, because if water seeps under the tanks, it needs to be drained away to prevent any deterioration of footings.
Q: Can we paint, render or tile the tanks?
A: Yes – the finish is entirely at your discretion.
Q: How do we join the tanks together?
A: 40mm PVC pipes are used to form crossover ports to equalise water levels in the tanks.
Q: Can I store grey water in the tanks?
A: Grey water must not be stored for more than 24 hours because of the potential for deadly bacteria build up in the water.It is not recommended tanks be used for grey water.
Q: What are the delivery times?
A: Generally a lead time of 30 days applies.
Q: Do I need a pump?
A: A pump is recommended but tanks can be fitted to a drip system, if required.
Q: Do Government rebates apply to Landscape Tanks
A: Yes - rebates may vary from time to time.