Today, many people are concerned about their carbon footprint, and a lot of people are installing rainwater tanks in their homes or businesses to reduce their reliance on treated water and to help conserve water. Not only are rainwater tanks safe for the environment by collecting a renewable resource in rainwater, but getting a rainwater tank is great for your wallet as water bills will significantly be reduced in the long term. During droughts when water restrictions apply, thanks to bladder rainwater tanks, you can get around these restrictions and keep using water.
Bladder rainwater tanks for convenience
A bladder rainwater tank is a flexible water tank designed for installation beneath the floor surface of a house. These tanks allow storage of a large amount of rainwater without taking up valuable space in smaller properties. In some respects, bladder tanks combine the best of both worlds. They are installed under the house between the first floor and the basement, so the tank is safe from the elements. This feature also makes them easy to access, so any maintenance work needed can be completed relatively easily.
Bladder rainwater tanks not only save space but can be easily moved and stored when homeowners decide to sell their properties and move on. These tanks are made from lightweight materials, so they are easy to transport and do not emit unpleasant plastic odours. Since they come in different sizes to fit different dimensions, they can be easily installed in restricted areas such as cellars and basements. As they are installed beneath your home structure, you do not need to worry about these tanks affecting your home’s aesthetic.
How does rainwater collection happen?
The rainwater harvesting process is simple. Directed from the gutters through a series of slopes, filters, and screens, the water eventually reaches the tanks where it is stored until needed and used. Collected water has many uses at home. It can be used for washing cars, watering gardens, washing toilets, washing and used for filling pools, fountains, decorative ponds, bathtubs and fires, as well as putting out fires.
Thanks to the bladder tank, which sits quietly between the supports under the decks or between the decks under the house, you can take advantage of rainwater harvesting without wasting space on your property. You can make it your main water reserve for the whole family. You can use it to transfer more water from your main tanks. If you are involved in firefighting in rural areas, you can install these bladder tanks on trucks and take it where necessary.
Long-lasting bladder tanks
Bladder rainwater tanks are known to be resistant to algae and are not guaranteed to leak. You can connect them directly to a washing machine, toilet bowl, and outdoor tap to water a garden. You can use up to 95 percent of the water accumulated in the bladder tank.
Bladder tanks can be self-supporting without a frame, while other tanks of similar capacities need to be built on steel or similar-material frames. In bladder tanks, the framed tanks store 20% more water per square meter, and the frame size ensures that the tank size remains unchanged. Usually, conventional plastic or steel tanks are more expensive than frameless tanks due to the steel frame and wiring harness. In the case of bladder tanks, without pressure, the size will increase and decrease as it fills and empties. This is cheaper to buy without a frame.
Due to the changing environment and for financial reasons, buying bladder rainwater tanks is a great long-term solution to water scarcity. Installing one or more rainwater tanks in your home or business can be an effective way to save water and reduce ongoing water costs. The type of rainwater tank will be partially determined by your needs and your property’s available space.