Rainwater Tanks
Rainwater is a valuable resource - and it is falling on your roof for free! Now you can capture and store a significant amount of rainwater for use in your garden or home without losing valuable space.
There are several important factors to consider when choosing a rain tank:
- Number of gallons you wish to collect. A 1000 square foot roof can collect approximately 620 gallons of water in a 1 inch rainfall. This means that even in a lighter rain storm, you will be able to fill even a large tank. The number of gallons you choose to collect depends on what you wish to use the water for, whether it be irrigation, vehicle washing, emergency supply, etc. If collected properly, rainwater can be stored indefinitely. Make sure to build your system with a successful overflow plan to avoid flooding near the building's foundation.
- Site footprint of your system. Some systems have space to spread out, while others are tight. Consider how much space is available to you, in length, width and height. Several tanks can be plumbed together for additional capacity.
- Color. Many systems owners are sensitive to asthetics. While there are attractive rain tanks on the market, make sure the tank is opaque in color to inhibit algae growth, especially if the tank will sit in direct sunlight. A general rule of thumb is the darker the color, the more opaque the material and the less sunlight is getting through. The tanks Loomis sells have UV stabilizers built into the plastic to protect the tank from the harmful effects of the sun.
- Construction. Solid, thick walls keep the tank strong and prevent bulging over the many years of service. Tanks should be made of high-density polyethylene and have a sturdy construction. Vertical tanks may also be braced to a fence or wall to protect against movement during strong winds or earthquakes. All Loomis rain tanks are FDA rated for the highest quality, safety and durability.
Loomis Tank Centers uses only the best manufacturers for rain harvesting tanks: Bushman (BU), Snyder Industries (SI), Norwesco (NW) and Waterwall (WW).
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Waterwall Fatboy Tanks
The Waterwall Fatboy Tank is a modular rainwater storage tanks for
contemporary homes. Innovative and modern in design, Waterwall
products aim for maximum capacity, minimum footprint.
- Dimensions - 7'6" long x 6’7" high x 2'4" deep
- Capacity - 650 gallons
- Weight - 220lb empty; 2.8 ton full
- Inlet - A 12" mosquito proof leaf strainer supplied with the tank can be placed in any of three inlet positions on the top.
- Overflow - A 3" flanged overflow outlet is provided, including rubber seal and screws for installing. There are overflow positions on either end of the tank.
- Outlets - Two brass threaded 1" tap outlets - one in each end and one low on the front of the tank, plus one 3/4" tap outlet at knee height on the front of the tank.
- Footing - A level, solid base is all that is required for Waterwall Fatboy such as cement pavers or a contained sand base.
- Material - High density polyethylene, UV stabilized, FDA approved for holding potable water.
- Installation instructions - Step by step details of installing the Waterwall Fatboy rainwater tank are below.
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