Imagine this - the power goes out, and suddenly, your water supply disappears. No flushing toilets, no washing hands, and no refreshing drink. This frustrating scenario is all too common, especially during Waiheke Island's unpredictable weather. For most homes on the island, no power means no water. Toilets won’t flush, taps run dry, and daily routines come to a halt. But what if you never had to worry about power cut water woes again? That’s exactly why PumpPal was created – a local solution for a local problem. Designed by Waiheke’s own Marty Howard (co-Director of Tankman ).   PumpPal is a reliable battery backup system that integrates seamlessly with the Grundfos SCALA2 Eco Pump. The moment a power cut hits, PumpPal automatically kicks in, providing enough power to keep your water supply running carefully and continuously for 24+ hours. Compact, durable, easy to install and maintain, PumpPal takes the stress out of outages, giving local households the peace of mind that water will keep flowing when it’s needed most. More than a convenience, it’s a necessity for Waiheke Island living. 💧 See PumpPal in action at the Tankman showroom, 116 Ostend Road, Waiheke Island , phone (09) 372 7270 or explore more online at   www.pumppal.co.nz .

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A new study  by the University of Otago's department of public health, has found rates of bacterial infection were twice as likely for people living in rural / island locations on private water tank supplies than for their mainland counterparts on treated water supplies. Campylobacterisos can be transmitted through drinking water or contaminated food, and is a gastrointestinal tract infection that results in vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, fever or nausea. It was the most commonly reported gastrointestinal disease in New Zealand with 5000 to 6000 cases diagnosed each year, according to the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance data base. Tankman are Waiheke Island's rainwater system experts, it‘s our job to ensure your rainwater is safe for you and your family. If you have concerns about the quality of your tank water we ask these questions : When was your tank last cleaned? Is your tank water discoloured? Does your tank water smell, or taste off? For 100% peace of mind we offer a Free Tank Check and can advise on the next steps to get your rainwater safe and healthy again. Options include : Tank cleaning UV + Filtration Servicing Rainwater System Maintenance Water Sterilisation Treatment Non Chemical Ozone Tank Filtration Flushing Tannin Filtration and more There can be many reasons why good water gets contaminated when living on Waiheke Island but Tankman has the expertise to find a solution to suit your needs. Book your onsite water check today and receive a detailed residential/commercial rainwater system report with a plan to make your rainwater clean, clear, and safe for every use for the whole family.