Rainwater diverters ensure a cleaner water supply by stopping the initial run-off of rainwater from entering your rainwater tank. This “first flush” of rainwater may contain debris, leaves or possibly chemicals and particles blowing through the air. A correctly installed water diverter will result in less debris finding its way into your rainwater tank. Pages […]

Rain heads, also known as leaf eaters, are a PVC head piece often installed at the top of a downpipe jus below your gutter. The rain head has a screened opening that allows water to pass through while deflecting leaves and debris. They also help to keep mosquitoes, frogs and vermin out of your pipe […]

If you are plumbing in your rainwater tank to your house or property, then you will require a pressure pump. The pump is used to push rainwater out of your tank to where you need it. Team Poly supply a range of quality pumps to meet your needs. If concerned, please talk with us. It […]

Located at the top on your tank wall is a round hole wide where an overflow pipe is connected to. Your tank’s overflow pipe is another way insects and vermin can find their way into your tank if left unscreened. To protect against creepy crawlies, mosquitoes and frogs climbing up your overflow pipes and making […]

If sunlight can reach your rainwater, then it can create an ripe environment for algae to grow. To prevent this it is recommended that you procure a cover to the top of your tank where rainwater flows in. They are normally made to fit in with tank inlet water strainer, or can be purchased separately. […]

Located on top of your rainwater tank will be a round hole about 200mm to 500mm in diameter. The pipe work from your gutters lead rainwater to this opening which then flows into your water tank. If you leave this opening unscreened then leaves, debris, mosquitoes, frogs and the like would enter your water tank. […]

Gutter screening can be purchased which is also known as gutter guard, gutter covering, gutter protection, or a leaf guard. These are special mesh screens that cover the top of your roof guttering to keep out leaves and the like, obviously helping to improve the rainwater quality that flows into your tank. Pages Related Installation […]

When installing your tank, to prevent stress upon your tank and outlet from ground movement, vibrations and the like it is important to have a 300mm flexible rubber hose act as a coupling from your ball valve to your supported poly piping. Failure to do this can lead to leaking and will often void your […]

A ball valve has a perforated ball inside that pivots when the handle in turned. When the handle is inline with the pipes, the the ball turns revealing a hole that allows water to flow through. When the handle is pivoted 90-degrees the ball turns providing a solid wall that prevents water from flowing through. […]