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Practical Plastics NT Pty LtdPractical Plastics NT Pty Ltd is the Darwin rainwater tank, chemical tank and treatment tank specialist.

A local company, we have been manufacturing water, chemical and treatment tanks in a great variety of sizes and colors since 1990. We have been supplying not only the Darwin and outer Darwin areas, but also exporting our tanks around Australia and overseas.

All products manufactured by Practical Plastics NT Pty Ltd are made from virgin, food grade approved polyethylene and are of export quality.

We pride ourselves in providing a high quality, durable, UV protected product that is maintenance free and proudly supported by our pro rata 20 year warranty.

Tank DesignThe structural design of Practical Plastic’s 36,500 litre water tank was independently analysed using Finite Element Analysis. This is a sophisticated computerised technique for engineers and designers to analyse stress and heat transfer characteristics of structural components. Tests carried out in the U.K. have shown that tanks in other countries are approaching 30 years of service and are showing no signs of failure. Carefully programmed manufacturing process ensures maximum base wall thickness where it needs it most.

We look forward to supplying your requirements for tanks and offering you a reliable and friendly service.

Please feel free to contact us!

Address: Postal: 4140 Spencely Rd PO Box 156Humpty Doo NT 0836 Humpty Doo NT 0836Australia Australia

Phone: Fax:08 8988 5633 08 8988 5644

Website: Email:www.practicalplastics.com.au [email protected]

Locally owned, locally made, practical, tough polyethylene productsfor domestic use, the man on the land and the industry!

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Tank Information

Tough and UV Stabilised• Practical products are durable and impact resistant• Impervious to most chlorine, salt and most chemicals

Aquaculture• Non toxic, smooth surface, easy to clean durable, base will cone• Easy installation

No Cracks or Fibres• Practical products do not delaminate. • Durable and fully recyclable with low energy requirements.• Environmentally friendly

Fittings• Practical products can be fitted with outlets to suit your application

Types of Tanks

Water TanksThere’s no more worrying about your water changing taste or smell with our UV stabilised water tanks. Made from impact-resistant, food grade approved polyethylene.

Industrial StorageOur strengthened and corrosion resistant tanks are export quality, making them ideally suited to chemical, petrochemical and manufacturing industries to name a few.

Agricultural TanksYou name it; Horticulture, Hydroponics, Aquaculture. Many industries are taking advantage of our range of Agricultural Tanks. Molded from super tough polyethylene (LMDPE).

Trade Waste / Waste Water ProductsExperience and research have developed a wide range of environmental products. Various sized package pump stations, storage tanks, pits, under floor and under sink units with automatic pump out, as well as a state-of-the-art grease arrestor.

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The Material...

Australia’s climatic conditions are some of the toughest in the world. Australian manufactured hexane polyethylene has been formulated to provide maximum UV radiation protection and is specifically designed to suit the needs of rotationally moulded tanks in Australia.

If you are replacing old tanks or planning new ones, you should consider your options. You will find that tanks and troughs moulded from polyethylene are:

• UV resistant for Australian conditions• made from the only linear low density polyethylene produced in Australia

Practical Plastics NT Pty Ltd manufactures water tanks to comply to standards - ASTM D:1998-91 and AS/NZS4766 (Int):2002, FDA CFR21 (USA).

All polymer used is tank grade and approved for the storage of food and potable water with UV24. All materials are of Australian origin and manufacture. Practical Plastic NT Pty Ltd tanks are one piece construction for tough, stress free and overall construction strength and ease of installation.

Export & Chemical Quality

Practical Plastics NT Pty Ltd manufacture heavy duty chemical tanks (SG 1.5) for export. Thesetanks are used as chemical storage in day time temperatures exceeding 35 degrees celcius. They are also used for mixing corrosive liquids.

Our tanks have been used internationally for over 10 years and have shown their strength andquality to withstand extreme stress.

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Installation Guide

Thank you for purchasing a Practical Plastics tank. With care your tank will give you good service for many years.

1. The tanks can be sited directly on the ground providing that the ground is level and free from rocks and sharp objects. The tanks may also be sited on earth rings, sand, road base, concrete slab or tank stands.

2. Where possible site your tank on the cooler side of your house or shed.

3. If using sand, soil, earth ring or road base make sure that the material is level, well compacted and contained. Subsidence of the base material may damage your tank.

4. The base for your tank must be bigger than the diameter of the tank and fully support the weight of your tank. Stands must be built to support the weight of your tank when full and any deflection will void the warranty. Concrete slabs must be level and smooth.

5. Always connect your tank with a flexible connection, no less than 1.00 metre in length. Polyethylene tanks are flexible and fittings and pipes must be flexible or damage will be done to the tank.

6. Do not over tighten your fittings this may damage the tank and cause leaks.

7. Pipes and gate valves connected to your tank must be supported independently of the tank. Pipes connected to tanks on stands must be supported by the stand not the tank.

8. Do not allow long lengths of pipe to drag on your tank as this may cause damage. Always support the pipe work independently of the tank.

9. Do not walk or put pressure on the dome of your tank.

10. Over flow water must be directed away from the base of your tank to stop it being undermined.

11. Tank hold down points must be used in cyclone areas.

12. Incorrect installation will void tank warranty.

• Overflow water must be directed away from the base of the tank.• Tank installed on 100 –125mm well compacted sand, soil, road base or level

concrete pad 300mm greater than the diameter of the tank

Always insert a length of flexible hose between fitting and pipe work.

Unsupported pipe work puts excessive strain on fitting and tank wall

Take pipe directly into ground to avoid running over pipe and damaging tank wall.

Flexible connection, no less than 1 metre in length.

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What size do I need?The installation of a ‘large as possible’ rainwater tank and harvesting rainwater from your roof minimises the impact of water shortages and lessens your water costs.

Calculate your likely annual usage from the water storage requirement table belowUsing the water catchment table and the average rainfall for your area, calculate the amount of

rainwater captured by your roof.Now you can check your intended usage against the average annual catchment.Identify your proposed tank site and measure the space and height available.

Water Storage Requirements TableAverage household water requirementsApplication 1 Person 2 People 4 People Usage X #Days LitresDaily Use 250L 360L 650L XWashing Machine 120L 130L 150L XDishwasher 35L 35L 35L X*Daily Use includes bath, toilet, cleaning teeth, etc. Total:

Average Garden Water Requirements TableApplication Garden Garden & Lawn Usage X #Days LitresSmall garden area 135L 355L XTypical garden area 150L 495L XLarge garden area 165L 1125L X

Total:

Reasons for choosing Practical Rainwater Tanks...

• Old concrete tanks can get calcium leaching out of the walls, forming white deposits. • Tin and gal iron tanks can react chemically with the water, especially minerals in bore water. • Plastic lined corrogated iron tanks sweat between the liner and the corrogated iron causing rust. The liner will split and is not vermon proof. • Fibreglass tanks break down after a period of time.• Open top tanks or tanks with shadecloth over the top allow dirt, debris and sunlight into them causing algae growth.

All Practical Plastics NT Pty Ltd products are made from tank grade polymer and approved for the storage of food and water with a UV factor of 24. All materials are Australian origin and manufactured. Practical tanks are one piece construction for tough, stress free and overall construction strength, combined with a wide ranges of sizes and shapes for ease of installation.

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Choosing a Rainwater Tank

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36,000 litres Water Tank

Specifications:• equivalent to 8,000 gallons• 3.800 metre diametre• 3.500 metre height • inlet 3.300m, measured from where the tank sits on the base to the under side of the pipe for rainwater• variety of colours available

* shown in beige



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Specifications:• equivalent to 4,000 gallons• 3.800 metre diametre• 2.060 metre height• inlet 1.860m, measured from where the tank sits on the base to the under side of the pipe for rainwater• variety of colours available



* shown in heritage green

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* shown in torrens blue

1,000 litres Slim Line

Specifications:• equivalent to 220 gallons• 0.800 metre diametre• 2.000 metre height• inlet 2.000m, measured from where the tank sits on the base to the under side of the pipe for rainwater• designed to fit in confined spaces, modular design• variety of colours available


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Specifications:• equivalent to 780 gallons• 1.840 metre diametre• 1.550 metre height• inlet 1.550m, measured from where the tank sits on the base to the under side of the pipe for rainwater• variety of colours available

* shown in white






* shown in beige

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500 litres Water Tank



100 litres Water Tank


* shown in beige

3,200 litres Septic Tank

Specifications:• equivalent to 670 gallons• 1.998 metre diametre• 2.038 metre height• 25 metre drainage included• 25 metre drain matting included• 2 x end caps included• one colour available

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Practical Range

400 litres Water Trough

Specifications:• 2.140 metre length• 0.740 metre width• 0.330 metre height• heritage green available• other colours on request

60 litres Undertray Tank

Specifications:• 13 gallons• 0.630 metre length• 0.400 metre width• 0.500 metre height• black available• other colours on request

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2,400 litres Tub

Specifications:• 585 gallons• 2.300 metre diametre• 0.635 metre height• variety of colours available


1,000 litres Tub



300 litres Tub


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Colours Available

Wide variety of colours available:• heritage green• mist green• beige• black• white• other colours available

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850 litres Cartage Tank

Specifications:• 1.450 metre length• 1.000 metre width• 0.900 metre height• variety of colours available

500 litres Cartage Tank

Specifications:• 1.450 metre length• 1.000 metre width• 0.600 metre height• variety of colours available


1,800 litres Cartage Tank

Specifications:• 1.750 metre length• 1.165 metre width• 1.000 metre height• heritage green available• other colours on request

Fittings & Accessories

• tank connectors, overflows & uniseals• hose tails, nut & tails, barrell unions• lids, light guards & strainer baskets• drop in strainers, First Flush diverters• ball valves, float valves• wide range of fittings & accessories available...

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Pump Out Pits

Specifications:• 500 litre to 10,000 litres available• easily manoeuvrable in tight situations• light enough to carry where access is difficult• durable impact resistant one piece• featuring unique Uniseal

Grease Arrestors

Specifications:• 500 litres to 1,000 litres available• from 0.800 metre length• from 1.210 metre height• 100mm inlet & 100mm outlet• incorporating a multi plate filter

Waste Transfer

Specifications:• 0.550 metres height• 0.450 metres width• 0.450 metres length• compact under sink unit• combined space transfer tank

Under Floor & Valve Boxes

Specifications:• 0.540 metre height• 0.600 metre width• 0.600 metre lenght• light and durable• suitable for irrigation, plumbing, drainage...

Environmental

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Barra Box Long Esky

External Sizes (LxWxH):• LG27 - 460mm x 430mm x 360mm• LG50 - 740mm x 390mm x 370mm• LG70 - 820mm x 460mm x 400mm• LG100 - 920mm x 530mm x 410mm• LG120 - 920mm x 520mm x 510mm• LG180 - 970mm x 630mm x 590mm

Barra Box Square Esky

External Sizes (LxWxH):• SQ40 - 540mm x 450mm x 425mm• SQ60 - 585mm x 450mm x 450mm• SQ80 - 655mm x 455mm x 480mm• SQ100 - 715mm x 530mm x 520mm• SQ120 - 840mm x 520mm x 530mm• SQ150 - 865mm x 590mm x 565mm

Barra Box Esky Range

Our Barra Box Esky Range has been performance tested in tropical summer conditions for long last-ing freshness. We have a wide range of sizes and shapes to suit all needs.

Specifications:• Sturdy UV resistant Polyethelene construction with high density ISO POLYOL insulation• Strong, self supporting nylon hinges are welded (not riveted) to the lid and side • 25 to 35 mm thick walls - depending on ice box size • Extra thick 50 to 100 mm lid - depending on ice box size, important for good thermal insulation • Up to 9 day ice holding rating (dependant on model)

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Barra Box Grande Esky

External Sizes (LxWxH):• GD55 - 820mm x 400mm x 400mm• GD85 - 980mm x 490mm x 435mm• GD150 - 1050mm x 580mm x 550mm

Barra Box 100 Mack Esky

External Sizes (LxWxH):• M100 - 1370mm x 400mm x 430mm• Extra long those extra long fish such as mackerel, kingfish, kobia, tuna etc

Barra Box SH Long Esky

External Sizes (LxWxH):• SH40 - 700mm x 410mm x 380mm• SH60 - 830mm x 410mm x 410mm• SH80 - 890mm x 440mm x 440mm

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12,000 litres Half Tank

Specifications:• 3.500 metre diameter• 1.150 metre height• 0.040 metre outlet• variety of colours available

5,000 litres Half Tank

Specifications:• 2.400 metre diameter• 1.150 metre height• 0.040 metre outlet• variety of colours available

A wide variety of uses...

Practical Plastics NT Pty Ltd range of products have a wide variety of uses for everyone!

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The following information will assist us with the ordering of your new Practical Plastics NT Pty Ltd tank and act as your handy reference afterwards.

Date Ordered:Size of tank: litres Colour:Bore Water: Yes No Rain Water: Yes No

Delivery Address:Name:Address:Phone:Email Address:Postal Address:

Please mark fitting positions on the Drawings:

Delivery Instructions:Delivery Date:Address:Load Instructions:Other Fittings:

Your Tank Ordering Guide

LidPump

SALGRain

LidPump

SALGRain

E&OE

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*This is a copy for your records.

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Water Tank Notes


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