Clean Your Tank Regularly - Your Rain Water Tank

Fix Leaks : As rain water tank get older they can to form cracks and leak. This can arise from ground movements or structural defects like rust (in the case of steel tanks). When fixing a tank, there are only a few methods that can be considered:


Application of a sealant

pros – inexpensive for concrete tanks if done properly and is some cases the water won’t need to be drained before application.

cons – will not generally work on poly tanks, and needs to be flexible to accommodate tank movement.

Welding (plastic or steel)

pros – This is an effective way to repair poly tanks, as done properly the weld is about as strong as the original plastic.

cons – need to remove water to make repairs, and join strength is dependent on the skill of the operator.

Use of a tank liner

pros – very flexible and will move accommodate ground movements easily. Custom made to fit any tank. Usually comes with a 10yr guarantee. Will fit any almost any tank that is still structurally sound. Does not usually need the same level of preparation as applied coatings do. Also if you can get inside the tank, you can usually install the liner yourself.

cons – you will have to empty the tank. Must be careful with abrasive surfaces as it is possible to puncture lining.

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Portable spill bunds are easy to use

When a spill bunds or leak happens, its not just the inconvenience and cost of the cleanup that a company or individual will have to face. The EPA will also investigate and can impose additional fines, conditions and other restrictions that are deemed appropriate to the scale of the offence. So any spill is not only damaging to the environment, but can be a costly exercise that will waste much productive time.

 

Because the EPA covers such a broad range of areas, they have at their disposal and number of regulatory tools to help the enforce the law, including:

• Formal warnings
• Licence conditions
• Notices and directions
• Mandatory audits
• Enforceable undertakings
• Legally binding pollution reduction programs
• Prosecutions

Fabric Solutions Australia is a provider of portal spill bunds. These are used in variety of areas where the potential for contamination may occur. Uses include:

• Wash down applications
• Servicing or storing plant and equipment
• Drive on and off fuel transfers
• Storage of drum and containers

Portable spill bunds are particularly useful as they are re-usable and easy to re-locate. They can be bought “off the shelf” or readily customized to suit individual applications as required. So don’t chance the costly expense that a spill will incur (and likely fine), make sure your site is properly protected.

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Benefits of using Fabric Solutions Tank liners

Tank liners such as PVC, Polyethylene and Polypropylene are designed to be used in tanks where the primary application is the storage of drinking water, and can also be manufactured to be used in other applications such as irrigation, rainwater collection, grey water, sewerage and stock water.

The great news is that once a liner has been installed, you only need to access the tank every year or two for cleaning and maintenance (as is standard with all tanks, regardless of if they have a liner or not). Tank liners are designed to fit in basically every type of tank available on the market, and can even be installed in tanks which do not conform to the standard shape of a circle or rectangle, as all tank liners are custom manufactured to suit your specifications.

Domestic water storage is becoming a necessity for many households due to natural occurrences such as droughts. As this is the case water tanks are fast becoming the norm for rural and domestic properties where town water is limited. The most common tanks used for this application are concrete, poly and corrugated steel tanks. Tanks however are suspect to leaks due to cracking and holes, and while welding and patching can temporarily fix the issue, more than likely more leaks and cracks will develop in the tank over time.

Website:- http://www.fabricsolutions.com.au

 Address:- 21-23 Access Ave, Yatala, QLD 4207

 Country:- AUSTRALIA

 Post Code:- 4207

 Phone: 0738070200

 Fax: +61 (07) 3807 8217

 Email: info@fabricsolutions.com.au

Time to get your Swimming Pool Ready 2 simple things you should do with any swimming pool

Winter is definitely gone and summer is soon to be here. If you have a Pool Cover  now is the time to prepare it for the heavy use of summer. There is nothing like the joy that having a swimming pool in your own backyard can bring. Not only can you cool down on hot days, but they enhance the look of your backyard. But swimming pools can be expensive to maintain, especially when the chemistry gets out of balance. Before you dive on in, thereThese are 2 basic things you can do to maintain a healthy swimming pool and reduce the time you looking after it.

Chemical Balance:

The most important aspect of any swimming pool is to keep all the chemicals in check and at optimum levels. Maintenance need not be time consuming either, and should only take a few minutes each day. To ensure the right pool chemical balance,

Daily (around 5mins when all is good with the pool)

1. check that the water is crystal clear
2. check there is no build up of algae. Especially check around ‘dead’ areas like pool steps where water flow isn’t as great.
3. check there is a good flow from the water jets
4. check there is a good flow of water in the skimmer
5. check there is no excess leaves or other debris in the pool
6. make sure there is correct pressure in the pool filter

Twice A Week (around 30 mins)

1. measure chlorine, pH and stabiliser levels
2. clean out the skimmer
3. brush the sides and bottom of the pool

Weekly

1. dose of phosphate remover

 Monthly

1. professional check on water levels by local pool shop

Regular maintenance will prevent the need for pool “shocking” and actually save you a lot of time in the long run buy addressing problems before they get out of hand. When the pool balance gets too far out and you have to pool “Shock”, you have to wait at least 1 day before you can swim, so regular checking of chemical levels means your pool is not only always ready for fun, but your chemical usage is at its minimum (which is good for your health too!). A quick brush of the pool surface once or twice a week also removes build up more easily that if it is left harden over time.

Fabric Solutions Provide Cost Effective Pool Cover

Pool Cover are a great addition to a pool, making maintenance easier and cheaper. By looking after your pool cover you can maximize its useful lifespan and get the most out of your pool.

Once you have worked out the best solution for what you want to do, and have installed it, make sure to adjust any chemical settings as needed. Water quality and conditions can vary greatly from place to place, so consult with your local pool shop. They are usually best to advise for the area that you live in. Managing your chemical levels is quite import as evaporation rates and the amount of UV entering the pool drops. This means there is less chlorine breakdown, so you don’t need as much. Too much chlorine will also affect your pool cover, shortening its useful lifespan. In fact too much chlorine will have a bigger effect on a pool blanket than UV exposure.

The last part to consider is how you store you pool cover. This is an important part that many people overlook. Ideally your pool cover is stored on a roller with its own supplied cover. This keeps it away from the weather, sun as well as protecting it. It also makes it a lot easier to remove and install the pool cover and you are less likely to damage it. If you can’t afford a pool cover, you should try to dry your cover as much as possible before folding it. Otherwise pool water becomes trapped inside the folders. Also store the pool cover away from sunlight and weather in a place that it won’t get bumped.

Website:- http://www.fabricsolutions.com.au

 Address:- 21-23 Access Ave, Yatala, QLD 4207

 Country:- AUSTRALIA

 Post Code:- 4207

 Phone: 0738070200

 Fax: +61 (07) 3807 8217

 Email: info@fabricsolutions.com.au

Most important aspect of any pool liners

Pool liners are a great and cost effective way to rejuvenate a pool.There is nothing like the joy that having a swimming pool in your own backyard can bring. Not only can you cool down on hot days, but they enhance the look of your backyard.  But swimming pools can be expensive to maintain, especially when the chemistry gets out of balance. These are 2 basic things you can do to maintain a healthy swimming pool and reduce the time you looking after it.

Chemical Balance: The most important aspect of any swimming pool is to keep all the chemicals in check and at optimum levels. Maintenance need not be time consuming either, and should only take a few minutes each day. To ensure the right pool chemical balance,

Daily (around 5mins when all is good with the pool)
1.    check that the water is crystal clear
2.    check there is no build up of algae. Especially check around ‘dead’ areas like pool steps where water flow isn’t as great.
3.    check there is a good flow from the water jets
4.    check there is a good flow of water in the skimmer
5.    check there is no excess leaves or other debris in the pool
6.    make sure there is correct pressure in the pool filter

Twice A Week (around 30 mins)
1.    measure chlorine, pH and stabiliser levels
2.    clean out the skimmer
3.    brush the sides and bottom of the pool

Weekly
1.    dose of phosphate remover

Monthly

1. Professional check on water levels by local pool shop

Regular maintenance will prevent the need for pool “shocking” and actually save you a lot of time in the long run buy addressing problems before they get out of hand. When the pool balance gets too far out and you have to pool “Shock”, you have to wait at least 1 day before you can swim, so regular checking of chemical levels means your pool is not only always ready for fun, but your chemical usage is at its minimum (which is good for your health too!). A quick brush of the pool surface once or twice a week also removes build up more easily that if it is left harden over time. Inground or aboveground there are lot of patterns available and they are custom made to fit your pool exactly.

For many aboveground pools, they are pretty simple to measure and nearly all are made to a standard size. Even better for the DIY person is that with a bit of care its not too hard to install one yourself.

Inground pools are a different matter though. Nearly all inground pools are custom made, so no two are the same. The installer will use a special 3D measuring tool to measure the exact shape of the pool shell. This is then feed into a computer, which will pattern a new liner. This liner then needs to be installed by a professional crew in order to ensure a perfect fit that will last the longest.

Use a Pool Cover: Debris entering the pool is one of the largest sources of contaminants (the other being the people who swim in it!). So when not in use, cover the pool with a pool blanket. Besides eliminating a lot of debris, there are many other benefits to a pool cover that make them a cost effective choice, including;
1.    reduces chemical usage, this is mandatory too! When the levels are too high, they can damage the pool cover.
2.    traps heat in winter, making the pool warmer by up to 8oC
3.    helps keep dust and debris out, which means you pool is cleaner for longer
4.    significantly reduces water evaporation

There are a number of differences in pool blankets, the biggest being the quality. But the basic rule of thumb is that the thinner the pool blanket, the shorter the lifespan. A pool blankets thickness is measured in microns and typically come in 400, 500 and 600 micron thicknesses. Always when installing, make sure the pool cover is installed bubble side down. Higher end pool blankets will also have some sort of thermal insulation. You should also consider a pool roller system, as they are the easiest way to store and care for your pool blanket when not in use.

Great Water Storage Ideas

Simple and effective, storing water in a bladder is the new way to go. There are a number of ways that water, and even other liquids like diesel fuel and waste water can be stored, depending on what you are doing. Here we list a couple of examples.

Rainwater Collecting at Home

More and more people are using water tanks, even in residential areas to collect rainwater for either drinking or to help in the garden. However rainwater tanks can only be installed on level ground and take up a fair bit of space. This restricts some properties from installing a rain water tank or limits them to small amounts of storage. This is where a water storage bladder is of great use, as they are custom made to fit into any wasted building space. Anywhere around your house a person can get into, you can install a water storage bladder.

Water storage bladders are unique in that can be hidden away underneath decks, underneath stairwells and other building cavities. This means there is no ugly storage vessel that has to be made to fit in with your landscaping. Plus this opens up the potential to store a lot more water than you might otherwise be able to with a tradition rain water tank.

Temporary storage of water

When a pool has to be renovated, the water has to be drained first. At several thousand litres if you don’t have anywhere to put this, is must be carted away or put down the drain. Then you will have to pay to refill the pool once renovations are completed. With a water storage bladder you don’t have too, this water can be stored onsite in a water storage bladder and then re-used once the pool needs filling.

The storage of water is not limited to pool water either. Potable water, like water that is collected in a rainwater tank, can also be safely stored.

Camping, boating and 4wding

A great Australian past time is 4wding, boating and camping. Get off the beaten track and far away from the city and relax. With a water bladder you can extend your duration, allowing you to stay longer and go further. Water storage bladders can also be made to store waste water such as grey water or sewage, or even made from special materials to store fuels like diesel or aviation fuel.

Unlike rigid canisters, water storage bladders are also made so they can fit in odd areas like foot wells, rear cargo areas and many places where a rigid canister would be awkward to place. Water storage bladders also only take up as much space as they are filled too. This means space is used more efficiently and there is no airspace in the container when partially filled. Better yet, when empty a water bladder can simply be rolled up and takes up even less space.

How to Look After Your Water Tank Liner

Tank Liners are great way to extend the life of a leaking tank. Looked after properly, a tank liners will provide many years of service. To make sure you do get the maximum lifespan from a liner, there are a few maintenance procedures you should follow. Regardless of how the tank is maintained, it is recommended that the tank is inspected at least every 2 years for sludge and sediment build up at the bottom of the tank. Also check that all openings, inlets and overflows are either securely closed or that insect proof mesh is used.

Preventing Contamination: - As with health, prevention is the best cure. So to, if you minimise or stop contamination from entering the tank, then cleaning is easier and sludge and containments will take longer to build up.

1. Keep roof areas clear of overhanging vegetation. This also stops roosting points for birds and access by small animals such as possums, rodents and cats.
2. Make sure hatches are closed and use screens over inlets and overflows to prevent access by small animals and birds.
3. Keep gutters clean and use gutter shields to stop the collection of larger material.
4. Make sure all piping is compliant to Australian standards
5. Do not connect to any part of the roof where containments maybe present, such as bitumen coated roofs, preservative treated woods, uncoated lead flashing etc.
6. Do no swim inside a storage tank
7. Prevent mosquitos breeding. Anywhere water can pool can become a breeding ground for mosquitos and other insects. Use tight fitting lids or insect proof screens on all access points, inlets and overflow areas. Both Queensland and the Northern Territory specify screens as follows:

Qld – brass, copper, aluminium or stainless steel gauze no coarser than 1 mm aperture measure.

NT – brass or bronze wire not coarser than 7 meshes to the centimetre (each way) and of 33 gauge wire.

What To Look For

Aside from regular inspections, you should regularly check the water condition. Rainwater from a water tank should be soft, clear and almost tasteless. If any of these changes, your tank needs to be inspected. There are 3 basic changes with the water to look out for:

1. changes to the colour of the water. If it becomes discoloured it is a sign that there are containments in the water
2. smells and foul odours are signs that algae might be growing, there is rotting vegetation or dead animals are present.
3. Foul taste is also a sign that containments are present.

Cleaning A Tank

Over time sludge and other debris will accumulate at the bottom of a tank. How fast this occurs will depend on a number of factors. Usually the sludge at the bottom of a tank can be siphoned off without the need to empty the tank. If the debris is coarse, you may need to use a hose up to 50 mm in diameter.

In some cases you may need to drain the tank to clean it. Choose carefully what you will clean the tank with as harsh chemicals can destroy a tank liner or can contaminate the water. Also be careful not to damage the liner when cleaning, so this means don’t wear shoes and avoid using any sharp instruments that can tear or pierce the liner. For extreme cases, such as a dead animal has been in the tank, consider using a professional tank cleaning service.

If you do enter the tank, ensure that there is adequate ventilation and work with at least one other person present.

The Australian Government has a comprehensive resource guide on tank water contaminates and cleaning. https://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/D3E8C00F3041304BCA257BF0001C685A/$File/env_rainwater.pdf

How to Look After Your Water Tank Liner

Tank Liners are great way to extend the life of a leaking tank. Looked after properly, a Tank Liners will provide many years of service. To make sure you do get the maximum lifespan from a liner, there are a few maintenance procedures you should follow. Regardless of how the tank is maintained, it is recommended that the tank is inspected at least every 2 years for sludge and sediment build up at the bottom of the tank. Also check that all openings, inlets and overflows are either securely closed or that insect proof mesh is used.

Preventing Contamination: - As with health, prevention is the best cure. So to, if you minimise or stop contamination from entering the tank, then cleaning is easier and sludge and containments will take longer to build up.

1. Keep roof areas clear of overhanging vegetation. This also stops roosting points for birds and access by small animals such as possums, rodents and cats.
2. Make sure hatches are closed and use screens over inlets and overflows to prevent access by small animals and birds.
3. Keep gutters clean and use gutter shields to stop the collection of larger material.
4. Make sure all piping is compliant to Australian standards
5. Do not connect to any part of the roof where containments maybe present, such as bitumen coated roofs, preservative treated woods, uncoated lead flashing etc.
6. Do no swim inside a storage tank
7. Prevent mosquitos breeding. Anywhere water can pool can become a breeding ground for mosquitos and other insects. Use tight fitting lids or insect proof screens on all access points, inlets and overflow areas. Both Queensland and the Northern Territory specify screens as follows:

Qld – brass, copper, aluminium or stainless steel gauze no coarser than 1 mm aperture measure.

NT – brass or bronze wire not coarser than 7 meshes to the centimetre (each way) and of 33 gauge wire.

What To Look For:- Aside from regular inspections, you should regularly check the water condition. Rainwater from a water tank should be soft, clear and almost tasteless. If any of these changes, your tank needs to be inspected. There are 3 basic changes with the water to look out for:

1. changes to the colour of the water. If it becomes discoloured it is a sign that there are containments in the water
2. smells and foul odours are signs that algae might be growing, there is rotting vegetation or dead animals are present.
3. Foul taste is also a sign that containments are present.

Cleaning A Tank:- Over time sludge and other debris will accumulate at the bottom of a tank. How fast this occurs will depend on a number of factors. Usually the sludge at the bottom of a tank can be siphoned off without the need to empty the tank. If the debris is coarse, you may need to use a hose up to 50 mm in diameter.

In some cases you may need to drain the tank to clean it. Choose carefully what you will clean the tank with as harsh chemicals can destroy a tank liner or can contaminate the water. Also be careful not to damage the liner when cleaning, so this means don’t wear shoes and avoid using any sharp instruments that can tear or pierce the liner. For extreme cases, such as a dead animal has been in the tank, consider using a professional tank cleaning service.

If you do enter the tank, ensure that there is adequate ventilation and work with at least one other person present.

The Australian Government has a comprehensive resource guide on tank water contaminates and cleaning. 

https://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/D3E8C00F3041304BCA257BF0001C685A/$File/env_rainwater.pdf