How much does a tank liner cost?
The cost of a tank liner depends on the required size, material used and fixing requirements. Every tank liner is a little different, so it is important to get an exact, all inclusive quote for YOUR tank. To give you an indication though, to line a round tank, 4m diameter x 1.8m high (5,000 gallons = 19,000 litres), for drinking water would cost around $650 (current as of December 2020), excluding any fixing extrusions or freight. Complete the form at the bottom of this page, and we’ll send you an obligation free quote for your tank within 24 hours (Monday to Friday).
What sizes does the tank liner
come in?
At ABGAL Liners & Covers we make to your specific requirement, therefore a tank
liner can come in any shape and size - there are no restrictions.
How do I measure my tank?
In order for us to manufacture your tank liner as best we can, we require some simple
but important measurements. For round tanks, carefully measure the internal diameter
and the height of your tank. For square or rectangular tanks, measure the internal
length, width and depth.
Other important information to give us is whether the tank is open topped or does
it have a roof or lid on it? And, is your tank used for drinking water purposes,
or for stock or yard irrigation? Let us know when you place your order. All these
details will provide us with information we need to manufacture your liner that
suits your needs, perfectly.
How do I install a tank liner?
Every ABGAL tank liner comes complete with an easy to follow four page instruction
manual on all aspects of installation. It is as simple as these 5 steps:
1. Remove the outlets and ensure the tank surface is free from protrusions or sharp
objects.
2. Attach a fixing extrusion (this is a two-part plastic fitting designed to hold
the liner in place in a roofed tank - this is not necessary for open tanks.)
3. Fit the liner (no need to remove the tank roof - if you can gain access, the
liner can too.)
4. Fix the liner to the tank with the extrusion or band it around the wall of an
open topped tank.
5. Reinstall existing or new outlets, and fill.
How is it packed?
ABGAL's products are important to us and because we want to ensure that our liners
arrive in the best possible condition we individually pack each liner in its own
protective carton which is glued not stapled.
How do I get it in the tank?
So long as you can get into the tank, you can feed the tank liner through the manhole.
Can I install the tank liner
or do I have to get a professional?
Between 70 - 80% of our tank liner customers install the product themselves. However,
depending on where you live in Australia we can often recommend a professional installer
for you.
How long will the liner take
to install?
Depending on the size of the tank and ease of access, on average, a liner will usually
take around 3-5 hours to install. Some are installed in 2 hours, others take much
longer.
What is it made of?
The tank liner is made from flexible PVC membrane that is perfectly safe for holding
either drinking or stock water. It lines your existing tank structure to prevent
leaks and stop the loss of valuable water. Provided your tank is structurally sound
enough to hold the volume of water when it's full, then it's perfectly suited to
lining. Because of its flexibility, your tank liner can't rust or crack like other
tank surfaces. It's easy to install and ready for use immediately and, in most cases,
is cheaper than a new tank!
How thick is the material?
Depending on the height, a standard potable liner is .50mm thick for up to 30,000
gallon tank and for larger tanks we recommend a thicker .75mm liner.
Where is it made?
ABGAL tank liners are manufactured in Australia at our operations facility in Crestmead,
Brisbane. We supply over 15,000 liners and covers around Australia and overseas
per year.
Will birds put holes in it?
Yes birds are attracted to the water and liner. We suggest you cover the tank as
it will keep birds away, stop water evaporation, eliminate leaves and keep other
debris out of your water.
Is the size exact or will there
be an overlap?
At ABGAL we prefer to make the liner to your exact measurements and then add an
extra 3% to the size of the liner to allow for shrinkage. However we can add extra
to the height if you choose to overlap your liner instead of our recommended male/female
‘Waterline' fixing extrusion system.
What colour is it?
ABGAL Tank Liners for household drinking water are black and for stock water the
liner is blue.
How is the liner sent?
ABGAL Liners & Covers preferred courier service is Riteways Transport. Should Riteways
not deliver to your area then they will deliver to your closest local carrier who
will in turn deliver to you.
Does the liner come with a warranty?
Yes. An uncovered .50mm potable tank liner for household drinking water comes with
a 12 month warranty whilst a covered .50mm potable tank liner for household drinking
water carries a 5 year pro-rata warranty, provided the tank liner is in at least
80% shade (to protect it from UV degradation). Certified by the Water Quality Centre
to meet AS 4020 (Int) 1994.
How do you use your 'Waterline'
Fixing Extrusion System.
This liner fixing extrusion is a 2 part system, using a female acceptor part, which
the male insert clips into. It is made of semi-rigid PVC and can be mitred to fit
a round corner as tight as 100mm radius.
The female part is fastened to the wall of the pool with silicone sealant and 5mm
x 25mm long pop rivets at 50mm centres.
The liner is then clipped into place using the male insert (see diagrams below),
with correct tension on the liner. Both the liner and the male insert are hooked
into the female part and excess material trimmed off.
