Jackosaur
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Post by Jackosaur on Apr 11, 2014 16:11:27 GMT 10
Hi everyone, in addition to having my online tiles business I also have a fish tank and pond supplies business. Anyway, my pond equipment supplier in their latest newsletter had a product I thought would be interesting if any preppers had a fixed structure at their hidden bug out location as opposed to tents or something. It is a rubber rain water tank. I thought it would be easier to drag a folded up rubber to use as a storage tank than trying to install a solid tank in somewhere remote. Maybe it's not suitable for you as I don't know what your plan is but thought I would mention it anyway just in case as they are doing a special for April. I would also do a better price than usual to the public for people here. There are 4 sizes that range in size from 60L up to 6000L. I do not know prices at this stage and have asked for more and better photos. Let me know if anyone is interested.  |
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sentinel
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Post by sentinel on Apr 11, 2014 16:19:06 GMT 10
Definitely would like more info for these - I had an address and contact info on an Australian company that makes all different types - I emailed their office and they never got back to me.
So count me in as a person of interest. Depends on size and costs.
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Jackosaur
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Post by Jackosaur on Apr 11, 2014 17:09:44 GMT 10
Ok, I've just heard back with the prices on 3 of the sizes. I'm not sure if my supplier is offering good prices or bad prices as I know nothing of water tanks but anyway based on my buy prices these are the prices I can do. The 60L one seems quite expensive, it's not much more to get the 800L.
the 75cm x 75cm 60L would be $436
the Square Tank 1.5m x 1.5m 800L would be $879
Tubular Tank 1.5m x 3m (3000 litre) would be $1186
This price doesn't include delivery, it would depend where you're located.
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Post by sentinel on Apr 11, 2014 17:30:51 GMT 10
Not trying to rain on your parade Jackosaur but this was the Aust company I intended to chase up for info and prices. They have changed their web page by the look of things since I sent my email. ........................................................................................ flexitank.com.au/products/liquid-containment/marine-flexitanks/Liquid Containment | 4x4 Water Flexitanks | 4x4 Diesel Flexitanks | Marine Flexitanks | Fuel Bladders | Onion Tanks | Pillow Tanks | Frac Pillow Tanks | RainPac Rainwater Bladder Tanks, StoragePac Bladders | Tank Liners flexitank.com.au/products/liquid-containment/ |
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Post by shinester on Apr 12, 2014 10:13:45 GMT 10
Aldi sell 10L bottles of water for $4  |
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Post by sentinel on Apr 12, 2014 10:29:37 GMT 10
I was thinking more of 400lt to 700lt/800lt - we have a huge bath that I could put a temp flexi-tank in as a drinking water supply in an emergency event situ. With a Flexi tank I can store it out of sight - out of mind until needed.
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Post by sentinel on Apr 13, 2014 5:47:25 GMT 10
Aldi sell 10L bottles of water for $4 Nearest Aldi is well over 1,000ks from me. (but that's not a bad price) I was looking at something bigger and stored till needed - flexi-tank sounded perfect. Water tank is out of the question - flying fox poo - Hendra and such. Don't believe there's any filter for that. (Thet recommend cover horse water trough/pets water dishes - so logic says water tanks are also 'at risk').
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Post by shinester on Apr 13, 2014 9:50:03 GMT 10
For sure bud. The 10L containers flex a lot too when you stack some on top. Big containers are obviously better. I do have a 250L barrel I got for $50 and tanks are more practical and permanent, you just pay a premium for them. Given time I can move most of our supplies into 2 cars and go if I choose. One of the main reason for the 10L containers.
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Jackosaur
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Post by Jackosaur on Apr 14, 2014 12:07:59 GMT 10
Depends how long term you are expecting to need to stay away for.
Myself I'm aiming to be off grid for 3-4 years.
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Post by You Must Enter A Name on Apr 14, 2014 19:07:26 GMT 10
+1 for the 10l aldi water, I buy these as well, as a plus they are stackable and refillable.
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