Water Tank Care
Monthly care calendar
Timings are for a temperate Northern Hemisphere climate. In warmer areas tasks start earlier, in colder areas later; in the Southern Hemisphere shift them by six months.
March
- General care: Check that the lid is closed, the inlet screen is in place and the overflow line is safely directed away from the structure. Look for algae, sediment or signs of leaks at the outlet; do not enter the tank. Skip if: the tank cannot be accessed safely, entry into a confined space would be required, or the insulation of electrical equipment is unknown.
April
- General care: Check that the lid is closed, the inlet screen is in place and the overflow line is safely directed away from the structure. Look for algae, sediment or signs of leaks at the outlet; do not enter the tank. Skip if: the tank cannot be accessed safely, entry into a confined space would be required, or the insulation of electrical equipment is unknown.
May
- General care: Check that the lid is closed, the inlet screen is in place and the overflow line is safely directed away from the structure. Look for algae, sediment or signs of leaks at the outlet; do not enter the tank. Skip if: the tank cannot be accessed safely, entry into a confined space would be required, or the insulation of electrical equipment is unknown.
June
- General care: Check that the lid is closed, the inlet screen is in place and the overflow line is safely directed away from the structure. Look for algae, sediment or signs of leaks at the outlet; do not enter the tank. Skip if: the tank cannot be accessed safely, entry into a confined space would be required, or the insulation of electrical equipment is unknown.
July
- General care: Check that the lid is closed, the inlet screen is in place and the overflow line is safely directed away from the structure. Look for algae, sediment or signs of leaks at the outlet; do not enter the tank. Skip if: the tank cannot be accessed safely, entry into a confined space would be required, or the insulation of electrical equipment is unknown.
August
- General care: Check that the lid is closed, the inlet screen is in place and the overflow line is safely directed away from the structure. Look for algae, sediment or signs of leaks at the outlet; do not enter the tank. Skip if: the tank cannot be accessed safely, entry into a confined space would be required, or the insulation of electrical equipment is unknown.
September
- General care: Check that the lid is closed, the inlet screen is in place and the overflow line is safely directed away from the structure. Look for algae, sediment or signs of leaks at the outlet; do not enter the tank. Skip if: the tank cannot be accessed safely, entry into a confined space would be required, or the insulation of electrical equipment is unknown.
October
- General care: Check that the lid is closed, the inlet screen is in place and the overflow line is safely directed away from the structure. Look for algae, sediment or signs of leaks at the outlet; do not enter the tank. Skip if: the tank cannot be accessed safely, entry into a confined space would be required, or the insulation of electrical equipment is unknown. If the manufacturer's instructions allow, drain the tank completely, remove accessible sediment and leaves with long-handled equipment, and rinse with clean water. Disconnect the hose and screen and store them in a sheltered place; do not enter the tank. Skip if: the tank is underground, pressurized, large in volume, requires entry into a confined space, or is a professional system in continuous operation.
November
- General care: If the manufacturer's instructions allow, empty the tank completely, remove accessible sediment and leaves with long-handled equipment, and rinse with clean water. Remove the hose and strainer and store them in a sheltered place; do not enter the tank. Skip if: the tank is underground, pressurized, large-volume, requires confined-space entry, or is a professional system in continuous operation.
The care advice on this page is general and for information only; it is not professional advice. Plant age, soil and your garden’s microclimate can change the outcome. Plant protection products are mentioned only as general information; they are regulated, and the choice, dose and timing must be decided by a qualified professional under local rules. Consult a landscape architect or agronomist before applying.
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