Browse Forums Eco Living 1 Dec 05, 2010 8:41 pm Hi - Trying to do a bit of research into which type of rainwater tank on acreage in Perth (Oakford) will be best and healthiest option? Im concerned about BPA's Will be using tank for all household water and a bore for gardens. Thanks! Re: Is Stainless Steel Raintank healthiest option? 2Dec 10, 2010 1:59 pm One of the things to watch out for is that rainwater is naturally acidic The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Is Stainless Steel Raintank healthiest option? 3Dec 31, 2010 1:42 pm Bekants Hi - Trying to do a bit of research into which type of rainwater tank on acreage in Perth (Oakford) will be best and healthiest option? Im concerned about BPA's Poly tanks are polyethylene, which isn't made with BPA -- so there shouldn't be a worry on that score. Still, I'm suspicious of plastics in general. I haven't tasted water from a poly tank -- that I know of -- but water from PE water bottles always has a strong plasticky taste to me. "Now, supposing a house to have a southern aspect, sunshine during winter will steal in under the verandah, but in summer, when the sun traverses a path right over our heads, the roof will afford an agreeable shade, will it not?" -- Socrates, ca. 400 BC Re: Is Stainless Steel Raintank healthiest option? 4Dec 31, 2010 2:19 pm we went with steel tanks - they are more $$ but durability wise they will last longer, also its alot easier to mend crackers etc with steel tanks (ie weld them and helps that hubby is a boilermaker) and can easlier move valves, taps etc. Our Acreage Build The Lakeview Lodge - Beechwood Homes 01/04/10 YES 2010 - Deposit paid 23/09 - PCI CANCELLED 28/09 - PCI - will it happen.-18 months later 07/10/11 - ITS OURS..WOOHOO Re: Is Stainless Steel Raintank healthiest option? 5Dec 31, 2010 5:36 pm The Bluescope steel tanks come with a plastic liner anyway. Brass or 2) Stainless steel made - which Kitchen tap is good for drinking.Brass kitchen taps in Australia contain lead… 0 6739 Hi I am wanting some opinions about the build of a steel shed I am going to get one about 4.5 x 2.5 m steel shed and the height will be about 2.3-2.4m high The one I am… 0 14449 Hi, I'd like some advice on the best option please on the estimate options we've been provided from our builder. This is for the… 0 4070 |