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Water Tank Rebate – On-Farm Connectivity Rebate

The On-Farm Connectivity program is a government initiative to provide support to rural Farms to support them in water conservation using digital solutions.  This water tank rebate can greatly benefit Australian farmers.

This water tanks rebate forms part of the wider Better Connectivity for Rural and Regional Australia Plan (Better Connectivity Plan BCP) to assist primary producers.

The On-Farm Connectivity Plan will run as follows: – ROUND 1

  •  10am October 27 2023 to 5pm 31 May 2024 or until fully exhausted (whichever happens first)

The Australian Government grant for the water tank rebate is a total of 30 Million. Round 1 has a 15 Million Grant.  Read the rest

How to Install a Water Tank

Water Tank Installation

How to Install a Water Tank

 

This brochure contains general instructions on how to install a water tank.  It also briefly covers how to manage the overflow and how to connect ball valves to your tank.  Please note this is a general guide on how to install a water tank for most handypersons – we assume the installer has a degree of understanding of plumbing pipework.

  1. Positioning Your Tank

  • If you know where you want to locate your tank, and your base is ready position the tank in on the prepared base.
  • Consider the position of your tank’s overflow – there is usually a flat section at the top of the tank to allow for the overflow connection. 
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TANK TO PUMP CONNECTION

The term “tank to pump connection” usually refers to the plumbing between a water storage tank and the pump. On a standard connection, the hose is usually a flexi hose to absorb any movement and there is a ball valve together with clamps.  Things you might wish to consider for your tank to pump connection:

  1. Choose the Right Pump: Before creating the connection, it’s crucial to choose an appropriate pump for the job. Pumps come in various types, such as centrifugal pumps, external pumps, and submersible pumps, each suited for different purposes.  Please contact us for more information if you have any concerns with what pump is ‘right’ for your job.

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