How to Install a 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 couple of simple systems yourself, Easy As with Mitre 10.
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[@Flipbug_The_Whimsical]

Mitre 10 bringing back the true Kiwi DIY spirit! Such high quality videos!

[@mitre10nz]

Cheers Rob ^Matt

[@OvenBakedCookie]

I installed mine last week XD wish this came out just a little earlier ;) Ended up doing pretty much exactly the same thing, even same Marley diverter and 250L tank. So happy I have one now :)

[@mitre10nz]

Nice one TS!

[@erindeverell5123]

Fantastic video - thanks!

[@manavaparakoti4304]

Great demonstration of water tank at your own house, amazing and very handy as well.

[@mitre10nz]

So glad to hear it was helpful Manava :) ^Ian

[@Clark-Mills]

Timely! Thanks!

[@mitre10nz]

Welcome!

[@jphoward4407]

Love your videos mate

[@SteveCournane]

Great stuff

[@athinaeve4666]

Great instructional video. Thank you

[@mitre10nz]

Thanks so much for your support Athina 🙌 ^Cam

[@thehandleiwantedwasntavailable]

Great video! Very thorough. Thanks!

[@mitre10nz]

Glad to hear this, thanks for watching! 👏

[@lovemeanyou]

Fabulous I’m inspired

[@gregiscool777]

Bought my Slim Jim from my local Mitre10 using Airpoints. Has been sitting in the backyard for a while though, had to design an earthquake bracket and concrete plinth. Should be in before the drought kicks in!

[@mitre10nz]

Hi there, we do have a Bailey Seismic Restraint Kit for the Slim Jim Tank, Zones 1 & 2 or 3 & 4. Have a check with the team at your local store and they'll be able to help you out if you're not already sorted ^Matt

[@gregiscool777]

Thanks for that. I looked at the drawings and there is a lot of concrete for the Bailey restraint and it needs a gap of 300mm with the house so not much use for a slim tank! Auckland has low seismic activity and I designed a bracket to NZS 4219 which is available free.

[@Daddy_Damo]

Love these videos

[@mitre10nz]

Glad to hear it! Thanks heaps

[@nic7100]

How do you vacuum the tank to remove the plastic shards?

[@Peirithous]

Everything was going well until the pump lol…is it possible to use the hose from the tank directly without the pump? Thanks for sharing 👏👏🏆😍

[@luciofds13]

Would it be possible to have a video about cleaning rainwater tank?

[@mitre10nz]

Thanks for the suggestion Lucio, we'll pass that on to our team ^Matt

[@tjmarx]

How do you vacuum out the tank? It's stuck in place by the time it comes to the vacuuming and has no opening to put the vacuum in... Is there a practical reason to not do this in the reverse order to what is described in this video so that the tank can still be maneuvered to vacuum it out after drilling?

[@mitre10nz]

Hey, You can open the vent and vacuum through there. Thanks!

[@jerjing22]

Hi, where can i buy that diverter online? Thank you.

[@mitre10nz]

Hey there, pop into your local Mitre 10 store or you can find it online here: www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/marley-water-diverter-80mm-white/p/317882 ^Matt

[@S__B_]

Can you please teach how to increase hot water pressure in slow pressure water heater/cylinder (one on electricity) without upgrading to new one.

[@mitre10nz]

Hey Shakul, the best option is to consult with a plumber on this query - there are products & techniques to increase pressure but always best to ensure your system (including the cylinder) can handle the pressure or change in pressure balance. The best solution might end up being to do that upgrade or change to gas hot water ^Charlie

[@sdjnwhyNZ]

Hey, what kind of base do I need for the tank if I want to place the tank on a sloped lawn?

[@mitre10nz]

Best option is to dig out a flat area & create a base. Our guide web-version covers some options depending on the size of your tank: www.mitre10.co.nz/guides-and-advice/guide/how-to-install-a-water-tank ^Charlie

[@sdjnwhyNZ]

@@mitre10nz Hey, man. Maybe this can be added to your mitre 10 videos if helps: I got a 1m diameter 1 cube tank and I built a square deck roughly about 1.2 by 1.2 . The deckings are 90x45 h3 timber with 10 gaps. Deck framing and bearers are recycled 90x75 H4 handrail post. Decking joist are spaced 400mm centre. All framing locked together by 100mm and 150mm bugle screws. The deck was painted with outdoor decking oil for minimum maintenance. The frame is supported by 4 90x90 post which are spaced 1m centreEach post concreted in a 300x300x300 hole, because the hard clay layer is shallow on my property roughly about 100 to 300 below top soil. The exposed post height above ground varies from 150 to 250 below the bearer due to the sloping site. It's based on each leg takes about 255 kg load. It's been 2 years since 2021 and the water tank has been filled up whenever it rains. The deck is still solid and level.

[@rohan_groombridge]

Do you need to be qualified to setup it so it switches to using the tank water first?

[@mitre10nz]

Hi Rohan! If you’re going to be using the water in your house for drinking, showering, and appliances then you’ll need a decent sized tank. And it’s likely you’ll need a building or resource consent, and a Licensed Plumber to help install it. So check in with your local council for any regulations that apply in your area. If you’re wanting to store some water to use on your garden over summer, or to use as an emergency supply, then there’s a range of smaller tanks, from 250 litres up to 1000 litres which are perfect for this. And they are something you can install yourself no worries. If you’re also installing a water pump, you’ll need to get an electrician to wire up an outdoor power point. 🤗 Hope this helps! ^Cam

[@Mak6813]

I want to move the water tank another side. Is this possible ?

[@mitre10nz]

Hi there, if you're wanting to get advise on your specific project, please pop in to your local store and have a chat to the team there - they'll be able to give you some advice

[@annw8909]

Can u do a vid on installing sliding gate.

[@mitre10nz]

Hi Ann, what kind of sliding gate were you thinking of? It might pay to have a chat to the team at your local store for some specialist advice on your project ^Matt

[@gregpike5243]

Still waiting for the lesson on vacuuming out the tank....

[@johncopper2179]

how does this guy know everything?

[@lindsaygiles9874]

Why did you not show us how you put in the water pump outlet into the tank? do you have too climb in the tank to fit this fitting. You need to show this being done

[@mitre10nz]

Hi Lindsay, it's easy as - water collection tanks come with the outlet pre fitted as you can base the placement of everything else like any extra pipes going in at the top, around that. ^James