rainwater tanks Archives | Ri-Industries Septic Tank Specialists Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:47:21 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 Why Summer Is the Time to Upgrade Your Water Storage https://www.ri-industries.com.au/why-summer-is-the-time-to-upgrade-your-water-storage/ https://www.ri-industries.com.au/why-summer-is-the-time-to-upgrade-your-water-storage/#respond Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:47:21 +0000 https://www.ri-industries.com.au/?p=75657 As summer approaches, homeowners across South Australia are getting ready for higher temperatures, drier conditions, and increased water use. Whether you’re maintaining your garden, preparing for fire season, or simply trying to reduce your reliance on mains water, the right water storage system can make all the difference. For many families, an underground concrete rainwater […]

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]]> https://www.ri-industries.com.au/why-summer-is-the-time-to-upgrade-your-water-storage/feed/ 0 Cast iron covers: cast in or loose? https://www.ri-industries.com.au/cast-iron-covers-cast-in-or-loose/ https://www.ri-industries.com.au/cast-iron-covers-cast-in-or-loose/#respond Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:25:15 +0000 https://www.ri-industries.com.au/?p=75566 One of the most common questions our sales team receives is: What’s the difference between cast iron covers that are “cast in” and those that are “supplied loose”? Here’s a simple explanation – and how to choose the right option for the installation of your grease arrester, rainwater tank or vertical septic tank. What does […]

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]]> https://www.ri-industries.com.au/cast-iron-covers-cast-in-or-loose/feed/ 0 Harnessing Rainwater – The Benefits of Concrete Rainwater Tanks in South Australia’s Dry Conditions https://www.ri-industries.com.au/harnessing-rainwater-the-benefits-of-concrete-rainwater-tanks-in-south-australias-dry-conditions/ https://www.ri-industries.com.au/harnessing-rainwater-the-benefits-of-concrete-rainwater-tanks-in-south-australias-dry-conditions/#respond Tue, 14 May 2024 14:18:32 +0000 https://www.ri-industries.com.au/?p=74832   Harnessing rainwater by using concrete rainwater tanks is a wonderful solution for those living in dry conditions, especially when studies find that bushfires and dry conditions are expected to increase in South Australia. One option gaining traction is the utilisation of concrete rainwater tanks, offering a multitude of benefits that align perfectly with the […]

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]]> https://www.ri-industries.com.au/harnessing-rainwater-the-benefits-of-concrete-rainwater-tanks-in-south-australias-dry-conditions/feed/ 0 Rainwater Harvesting Will Help Conserve Water and Lower Costs https://www.ri-industries.com.au/rainwater-harvesting-helps-conserve-waterlower-costs/ https://www.ri-industries.com.au/rainwater-harvesting-helps-conserve-waterlower-costs/#respond Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:08:17 +0000 https://www.ri-industries.com.au/?p=74043 Rainwater harvesting is an excellent way to conserve water and lower expenses. The rainfall we’ve been seeing in South Australia makes this a great time to learn about rainwater harvesting and see if it’s something you’d like to do.  First, let’s answer the question, ‘What is rainwater harvesting?’. Simply put, it’s collecting and storing rain […]

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]]> https://www.ri-industries.com.au/rainwater-harvesting-helps-conserve-waterlower-costs/feed/ 0 Introducing the EP10 Secondary Treatment System https://www.ri-industries.com.au/introducing-the-ep10-secondary-treatment-system/ https://www.ri-industries.com.au/introducing-the-ep10-secondary-treatment-system/#respond Tue, 23 Feb 2021 07:39:45 +0000 https://www.ri-industries.com.au/?p=73786 Ri-Industries is pleased to announce our new Ri-Treat product called the EP10 Secondary Treatment System which allows you to reclaim your waste water by recycling and reusing water around the home. This product has replaced our previous Ri-Treat units, including the 3250, 4250 and 4500. Like all our products, the EP10 is guaranteed superior quality […]

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]]> https://www.ri-industries.com.au/introducing-the-ep10-secondary-treatment-system/feed/ 0 Why Rainwater Tanks are Popular and Important in South Australia https://www.ri-industries.com.au/why-rainwater-tanks-are-popular-and-important-in-south-australia/ https://www.ri-industries.com.au/why-rainwater-tanks-are-popular-and-important-in-south-australia/#respond Wed, 03 Feb 2021 04:24:30 +0000 https://www.ri-industries.com.au/development/?p=73758 Rainwater tanks are popular and important in South Australia because they help us conserve water. Let’s look at how they are used and how much water they can save. In South Australia, rainwater tanks are used in communities without access to reticulated water sources, in communities where good quality water supplies are limited, in areas […]

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]]> https://www.ri-industries.com.au/why-rainwater-tanks-are-popular-and-important-in-south-australia/feed/ 0 Rainwater Harvesting Benefits Farming and Agriculture https://www.ri-industries.com.au/rainwater-harvesting-benefits-farming-and-agriculture/ https://www.ri-industries.com.au/rainwater-harvesting-benefits-farming-and-agriculture/#respond Wed, 06 Jan 2021 06:34:00 +0000 https://www.ri-industries.com.au/development/?p=73679 Farming and agriculture play an important role in Australia. Rainwater tanks contribute to their success by reducing their reliance on mother nature. Farms require an abundance of water to keep their crops and livestock healthy. In Australia, which is known for its dry climate, rainwater tanks Adelaide can help keep the water flowing despite a […]

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]]> https://www.ri-industries.com.au/rainwater-harvesting-benefits-farming-and-agriculture/feed/ 0 How to Water Your Garden With Water Collected in a Rainwater Tank https://www.ri-industries.com.au/water-garden-rainwater-tank/ https://www.ri-industries.com.au/water-garden-rainwater-tank/#respond Tue, 08 Oct 2019 17:29:33 +0000 https://www.ri-industries.com.au/?p=72370 Before we discuss how to water your garden with water collected in a rainwater tank, let’s discuss why you might want to use rainwater. First, rainwater harvesting reduces pollution. When rain falls, oil, pesticides, animal waste and fertilisers from lawns, footpaths, driveways, and streets get washed into our sewers which then overflow into rivers and […]

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]]> https://www.ri-industries.com.au/water-garden-rainwater-tank/feed/ 0 Times Are Dry https://www.ri-industries.com.au/save-water-in-home/ https://www.ri-industries.com.au/save-water-in-home/#respond Tue, 12 Feb 2019 20:53:23 +0000 https://www.ri-industries.com.au/?p=72217 Adelaide just recorded its driest January since 1957 and water has been in short demand. This seems like a good time to discuss how you can save water in your home. Let’s look at water use in the bathroom and kitchen. Did you know 40% of all water used in the home is used in […]

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]]> https://www.ri-industries.com.au/save-water-in-home/feed/ 0 What are the Benefits of Rainwater Harvesting? https://www.ri-industries.com.au/what-are-the-benefits-of-rainwater-harvesting/ https://www.ri-industries.com.au/what-are-the-benefits-of-rainwater-harvesting/#respond Thu, 10 Mar 2016 12:10:08 +0000 http://www.dev.ri-industries.com.au/?p=2842 Rainwater harvesting is a technique used for collecting, storing and using rainwater for landscape irrigation and other uses. The rainwater is collected from various hard surfaces such as rooftops and/or other manmade aboveground hard surfaces. For a dry climate such as we have here in South Australia, rainwater harvesting can make a huge beneficial impact […]

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]]> https://www.ri-industries.com.au/what-are-the-benefits-of-rainwater-harvesting/feed/ 0 Compost to Conserve Water https://www.ri-industries.com.au/compost-to-conserve-water/ https://www.ri-industries.com.au/compost-to-conserve-water/#respond Sun, 29 Nov 2015 15:00:57 +0000 http://www.dev.ri-industries.com.au/?p=2796 Water conservation can be achieved using many methods.  We’ve talked about a lot of them, but one method we haven’t touched on yet is composting. Yes, composting can actually help us conserve water! Let’s start at the beginning by answering the question, what is compost? Quite simply, compost is decomposed organic matter. It is generally […]

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]]> https://www.ri-industries.com.au/compost-to-conserve-water/feed/ 0 Save Money with Rainwater Harvesting https://www.ri-industries.com.au/save-money-with-rainwater-harvesting/ https://www.ri-industries.com.au/save-money-with-rainwater-harvesting/#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2015 12:08:08 +0000 http://www.dev.ri-industries.com.au/?p=2731 People often say that they would eat healthier or buy organic groceries if they didn’t cost more. They would replace older appliances with energy efficient models, if they could afford it. Wouldn’t it be great if doing something healthy and good for the environment could save you money? Ri Industries has a suggestion for you. Rainwater harvesting.  […]

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