Rainwater tanks.

You can save you garden!

It’s more important than ever to keep saving water.
Schultz can help you keep your garden green all year.

It may seem that, as winter approaches, the need to
continue to conserve and save water is less important
than in the hotter, drier summer months.

The truth is, it’s now more important than ever to put
water-saving measures in place.

For starters, autumn and winter are when there is
typically more rainfall to capture, so it’s actually easier
to save more water during the cooler months. 

Rainwater tanks are one of the easiest ways to capture
the water that falls on and around your home. Depending
on the size of your house and your garden, a Rainwater
Tank can be purchased and installed by the experts at
Schultz Plumbing usually in just a few weeks.

The two questions we typically get about rainwater tanks
are, what size tank do I need?  And, what government
rebates apply to my purchase?

Here’s a hypothetical situation that should help answer
the first question. Assume you would like to:

• Water your garden for 15 minutes at a time,
  twice a week
• Water your lawn for 15 minutes, twice a week
• Clean your car for 5 minutes once a week, and
• Top up your swimming pool for 60 minutes
  every few weeks

IS THIS EASY TO CHECK?   Those common activities
mean you would use roughly 500-600 litres of water
a week.  That’s a fair amount of water, so a mid-size
rainwater tank (usually about 5000 litres capacity)
might see you through.  Of course there are other
questions to address, for example, if you want to
connect the tank to your toilet or laundry. 

Again, our plumbers can work with you to determine
what makes the most sense for your individual situation.

Government rebates.  Before purchasing a rainwater
tank, people want to know what government rebates
might apply.  That’s easy. The chart below shows what
you can expect to claim back from the Victorian
government after purchase.

• Tanks less than 2000 litres: $150 rebate.
• Tanks greater than 2000 litres, used for
  garden only: $150
• 2000-4999 litres total capacity, connected
  to system: $500
• 5000 litres-plus, connected to system: $1000

This is simply a guide; for detailed information, see
the Victorian Government website. Alternatively
click here to learn more about what rebates can be
claimed per eligible property.

You should also note that in order to be eligible for a
rebate, a licensed plumber must perform the installation.
Again, Schultz Plumbing is licensed to sell and install all
kinds of water-saving devices, including rainwater tanks.
Please give us a ring on 1300 SCHULTZ when you’re
ready to decide on which rainwater tank or other water
saving products are right for your home and garden,
or click here to request a quote online.

For Melbourne’s current water restrictions, click here.

Please click here to download a PDF fact sheet about
Melbourne's current water restrictions.

Water saving game - great for the kids!

The Savewater website has a great game to help the
Wilson family household save water. Click here to play
the Mission H2O game on the savewater.com.au website.