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Author Topic: GIANT Tanks from B&Q for £50  (Read 18740 times)
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« Reply #15 on: June 21, 2009, 08:27:52 PM »

Hi
I kept a copy of the web page, I will check on my computer again tomorrow when I get home and if you want a copy I can send you one. Might be in the afternoon
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Brill. Will take them longer than that to get round to me lol.

I think after the dishwasher problem (lots of people took then to court for "losses" between offer price & street price & B&Q lost) they had they will do what they can to ensure everyone gets one.
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« Reply #16 on: June 21, 2009, 08:31:29 PM »

could I blag a screen shot also please (I have no idea how to take & save one)
I've already dug the holes for my two!
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Austroflamm stove & lot's of Lowe alpine fleeces, & a tiny pen15 ..if we're comparing solar set ups!

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« Reply #17 on: June 21, 2009, 08:50:50 PM »

could I blag a screen shot too please..... Cheesy

Never mind the screen shot, the link is now up and working..... seems a good price when you consider its got a diverter, filter and pump. might manage to mount it behind the shed.

I wonder if it is UV stable and could be used above ground?
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« Reply #18 on: June 21, 2009, 08:53:34 PM »

spitting image of my youngest boxer Martin W!
how olds that un?
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« Reply #19 on: June 21, 2009, 09:11:47 PM »

Link working again

Not reduced to ten Quid though.
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« Reply #20 on: June 21, 2009, 09:33:29 PM »

Underground tanks look nice, but Im going with two of the 300litre column tanks. Reserved at my local B&Q for pickup tomorrrow   Grin
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« Reply #21 on: June 21, 2009, 10:04:53 PM »

Two ordered, seems too good to miss, -I too saw the info saying pump and filter included!! have they left a zero  off the offer?
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« Reply #22 on: June 21, 2009, 10:07:29 PM »

Whilst I accept £50 is a good price for an underground tank please dont forget that IBC containers to hold 1000 litres can be bought for £20 plus vat ie £23
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« Reply #23 on: June 21, 2009, 10:11:09 PM »

yes, but you are also getting a filter and a pump for your 50 quid
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« Reply #24 on: June 21, 2009, 10:13:11 PM »

Whilst I accept £50 is a good price for an underground tank please dont forget that IBC containers to hold 1000 litres can be bought for £20 plus vat ie £23

You try getting one delivered for £5 never mind two.
Also the pumps
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« Reply #25 on: June 21, 2009, 10:16:17 PM »

theres alot of cheap irrigation bits & complete systems going cheap there too!
..worth a look
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« Reply #26 on: June 21, 2009, 10:26:57 PM »

Quote “Whilst I accept £50 is a good price for an underground tank. “

An I.B.C. would not have the same mechanical strength when buried.

One maybeeee twice the size for 75£ would make a good hot tub with the top cut off.

Will have to see if B & Q can accommodate.
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« Reply #27 on: June 21, 2009, 11:21:30 PM »

There is already one on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RAINWATER-SAVING-HARVESTING-TANK-1100-LITRES-BRAND-NEW_W0QQitemZ250448995558QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_3?hash=item3a4fec64e6&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1683%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50
- don't know the reserve though !

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« Reply #28 on: June 22, 2009, 04:52:08 AM »

spitting image of my youngest boxer Martin W!
how olds that un?

He's a grumpy grey old man at 12 years old. He now has us fully trained in his routine, and basically throws his toys about and sulks if we don't stick to his schedule. Grin He has basic old persons syndrome... the mind is willing but the body is weak. I think he tends to sleep for around 20 hours out of 24 too (thankfully, as he goes a bit mental as only a boker can during the 4 hours he is fully awake)...
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« Reply #29 on: June 22, 2009, 05:37:19 AM »

Well I just went mad and bought one... I havent really got a use for one yet, but at £50 I really should install one properly.... just need to get our water on a meter so it will pay for itself....

hm.. I wonder what the wife will say Shocked
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