Swimming Pool Cover - Manufacturers, Suppliers & Exporters

Many people consider using pool covers for their inground or above ground pool (or spa) as it increases the value and return on your investment. When your pool cover is fitted, make sure the pool size is measured properly and the cover cut in properly so there are no gaps. It is common to make a pool cover up to 75 mm larger on each side so it forms a lip around the entire edge. Gaps in the edging will reduce the overall efficiency that the pool cover can offer.

When using the pool, make sure the pool cover is stored away from sunlight and rolled up properly. The added expense of a pool roller will not onlyhelp your pool blanket last longer, but it also makes removal and refitting a lot easier.

Lastly make sure your chemical levels are not allowed to go too high, as prolonged exposed to high chemical levels will shorten the life of all pool covers. Chlorine levels should not exceed 1.5 to 2.0 ppm for unstabilised pools and 3.0 ppm for stabilised pools (source SPASA pool cover fact sheet,http://www.spasa.org.au/images/stories/SPASA/factsheets/2014facts/FS6.pdf) . Also never super chlorinate with the pool cover on, leave the cover off until level return to normal. Automatic chlorine dosers should also be run at a reduced rate.

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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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.

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General Pond Location Considerations

After the chilly months of winter, now Spring is here and the weather is warming up, now is the perfect time to get back into the garden. The first thing to do is tidy up and get rid of the winter weeds. Then you can consider planting flowers, growing vegetable or even adding in small aquatic pond.

Ponds are a great way to an attractive feature to a garden and can be as small or as large as you want. Here are a few tips to make sure you get the most from your pond.

General Pond Safety Considerations

Although ponds are very simple, you should still check with your local council on any regulations that may be in place. There may be restrictions on the maximum depth etc. Also it is always prudent to check that there are no pipes underneath where you want to dig, especially if you are going to use an excavator.

General Pond Location Considerations

As with anything to do with real-estate, its all about location, location, location. So when deciding where to put your pond, consider these factors;

1. Ensure that the area receives the ideal amount of at least 6 hours of sunlight a day, as this is best for flowers and plants.

2. Avoid putting a pond under tree(s) as they will collect leaves easily, adding organic matter to the pond and driving algae growth. Trees do provide shade to aquatic life though. So if you do want trees next to your pond, make sure you choose carefully as some trees are also poisonous to ponds..

3. Tree root systems can also have the potential to damage pond liners.

4. Avoid designs that allow water to drain into your pond directly, and avoid positioning a pond in drainage paths.

5. To save on water you can connect your pond as part of your rainwater system.

6. Water that drains out of your pond should always drain away from your house.

When choosing a material, consider the temperate range where you will install, and how long you intend to have the pond for. EPDM is a great choice, but you don’t need a liner that will last 30 years if you are only renting a house for a little while! And likewise don’t use PVC if you are making an aquatic pond such as a koi pond.

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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