How to Install a Small Water Tank | Mitre 10 Easy As DIY

Long hot and dry summers are great if you like the beach - but they’re not so great for our water conservation. Some areas are prone to drought, and some areas have seen water restrictions as a result. So, the smart way to get around these and help conserve water, is to install a water tank or rain barrel. You can collect rainwater from your roof, and use it on your garden, or wash your car. Not only will you be reducing your environmental footprint, and increasing your self-sufficiency and sustainability - you might also notice a reduction in your water bills. Here’s how to install a small tank yourself, Easy As with Mitre 10.

[@lucasfariastaffarel8123]

It should exist in every home in every place place of the world... Congrats. Good idea.

[@OvenBakedCookie]

I got a set up almost exactly like this one! The Auckland water shortage was such a good incentive to install one of the most useful & environmentally friendly tools.

[@mitre10nz]

Nice one! It's epic ^Charlie

[@dimlicknick]

What happens when the Marley Twist is left in the On position but the water tank fills up? Does the excess water just flow down the downpipe or does it back up and overflow the downpipe and guttering? Im hoping for an automatic system where my water tank is always filled up when it rains.

[@mitre10nz]

Hi Nick! If Twist is left in the ‘on’ position and connected to a tank via a hose, the tank may fill to the top. a) If the tank is enclosed, once full, the excess water will back up the inlet hose and drain down the downpipe. No more water can be drawn into the tank. b) Water follows the path of least resistance so if the tank has a top lid, excess water may force the lid up or open rather than flow back out the inlet hose. If this could be an issue we suggest installing an overflow outlet on the side of the tank near the top. Make sure this outlet overflows to an appropriate discharge point. Consult local council requirements. ^Cam

[@dimlicknick]

@@mitre10nz Thanks for the great reply.

[@mitre10nz]

You're welcome! Have a great day 😊 ^Ed

[@flynnhinds-brown9066]

how would you do it without a down pipe?

[@moxiboxi]

Ifbyou dont have one then something is wrong with yours

[@Tony-112]

Wish Stan was my teacher for apprenticeship

[@mitre10nz]

He is the best, thanks Toni! ^Cam

[@El-poly]

what is the name of the product??

[@mitre10nz]

Hi there, Stan is installing a Marley Twist water diverter on the downpipe, and hooking up a small 250L gutter tank ^Matt