Water Catchment Tank Covers
You can even secure it to the tank screen using the predefined screw holes.
Water catchment tank covers. Norwesco 1350 gallon above ground water tank green. Guidelines on rainwater catchment systems for hawai i. The first line of defense must be a physical barrier a tightly fitting cover or a tank with a solid roof plastic or concrete. The 1350 gallon water storage tank is available in black and dark green to blend with the environment provide additional protection from uv rays and reduce algae growth.
Water tanks can be made from a variety of materials. 2009 island catchment company home catchment systems catchment services water delivery tanks liners pumps filtration covers tank sizes contact. They are available for tank diameters measuring up to 24. Our knowledgeable sales staff is always available to assist you in making the right choice to meet your catchment needs.
Con crete plastic polyethylene fiberglass stainless steel and even 55 gallon drums are used for rainwater catchments. Standard mesh covers last approximately 3 5 years. Its main drawback is longevity. 1717 kamehameha ave ste a hilo hi 96720 us.
Our rainwater tanks come in a variety of sizes and shapes to meet your specific rainwater collection needs. The university of hawaii college of tropical agriculture and human resources publishes a guide for catchment systems that is a must read. Harvesting rain is a practice that has been around for centuries. At island catchment company we believe that a properly designed and maintained rainwater catchment system can be a reliable source of quality household water for many years.
Tank covers with 955 micron mesh are legally required in some countries and regions including many australian states to prevent mosquitoes from breeding in. Includes 16 threaded lid 1 5 inlet and a 2 drain with plug. These tanks can store 100 to 64 841 gallons. And 24 gauge steel roofs provide a solid roof and with proper maintenance last the life of the catchment tank.
Tank covers provide additional leaf filtering over the area where water directly enters your tank assisting with filtering leaves debris. A plastic tank has the advantage of being inexpensive and portable. Simply cut out one of the perfectly sized predefined pipe inlet holes and install the tank cover over your tank screen. Beware that even well made covers often allow channels that mosquitoes can use to get in and out especially along or inside the overflow pipe.
Premium mesh covers last approximately 10 15 years. Island catchment hawaii water tanks and catchment systems built to create a safe and responsible water supply for residential use. We have metal roofs that bolt on to the top of your tank or polyethylene fabric covers that can be installed over a cover support system. When water supply becomes limited practical solutions can fill the gap.