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Hi Have you got any tanks sorted yet. I have only just seen your post. I have a spare 170L and a 200L but do not have a vehicle they will fit in. I take it you are in ChCh, what area. On second thoughts I might get one at a time in the RAV.

I collect 400L at a time and it does not matter if it is a bit dirty. I just let it sit for one or two days and it is clear as. That's what happens in nature, calm days settle out the sediment. Draw off water just above bottom of barrels - no problem.

I also had trouble getting pure ammonia, even the chemist could not help. Found it at the Bulk Binn Inn shop. Made in America. Don't know if you have that chain of shops up there.

I did mine with an Altex epoxy. Their head office is in Tauranga 215 - 239 Oropi Rd Ph 5411 221 They will be able to give you advise. I sprinkled sand onto the second coating.

Any chance you could have picked up Legionella. Lots of it in ChCh lately from potting mix. Has similar symptoms I believe.

looking great livingart. What size is the tank and what lighting are you using, hours per day ? Cheers

It was probably not so much the scrubber that was at fault but some sand or grid which got into it. Same problem would occur with any pad unless you are very careful.

I drilled the side and bottom of my 600L after it was made using an old ordinary hole saw and water based grinding paste with a little wall of putty around to form a pond for the cooling water - worked great.

Had yet another energy supplier on the phone tonite. As soon as I ask if they can better my Powershop deal they swallow their tongue and the conversation ends. Try it next time they ring.

The product I used was called Cemix Patch. The black oxide is a very fine powder, no texture at all. I had trouble sourcing black sand so ended up using sand from Taylors Mistake beach which is quite dark. The epoxy resin coating made it look dark.

My son whose house was written off in Avonside came to our house for a meal on Saturday nite. On his way back to their temp accommodation they called into their house to pick up some clothes and disturbed the burglars. Police dog tracked them for about two miles and they were to appear in court today. Low lifes.

The tank, poly and board all slid off the top off the stand together. Just finished lowering the level in my 600L and jacking and levering it back into position. Hope it stays there this time. Will look at anchoring it to the concrete floor. It sits on a six legged metal box section stand.

My 60L was sitting on a sheet of partical board on a stand. The whole thing just slid off the stand.

My 60l cold salt water jumped off the stand and spread it's contents across the room. Have just finished wet vac. Amazing how far 60l will spread. My 600L moved across the floor about 125mm and dropped the two plate glass covers into the tank - no apparent damage at this time. My son was not as lucky with his house now straddling a massive crack which runs across the road, under his house and back across the road on the other side ( corner section) The house will most likely be a write off as it has torn apart. I was amazed that my 100L hex in the lounge only slopped a bit of water. It is about 2 meters tall and top heavy. Will now put a strap around it. PS On the way to my son's house I noticed water coming out the doors of Animates in Papanui and at Bubble and Sqeak in Stanmore Road.

I have posted before on this subject recommending you look at joining powershop.co.nz I am forecasting a saving of approx $600 - $700 for the year!!!! Savings are not as great in the winter but there are some great specials in the summer months. They have a promotion at the moment : if I send them your email and first name they will give you $50.00 credit if you join and I get $25.00 credit. There is nothing for you to do to change over and if you do not wish to continue they will change you back at no cost. You can go to their web site and if they are able to supply you they will tell you the min guaranteed saving. In addition for all power you use during the day at weekends they give you 5 cents per unit credit!! PM me your email and first name to get an invite to join - absolutely no obligation. You will not regret it. Cheers