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Dry Hire Water Trucks
H2flow are now offering Dry Hire Water Trucks
Due to the growing market demand, H2flow has expanded its dry hire facilities to include its extensive range of water carts, ranging in size from 4,000 litres to 30,000 litres.
What are our Hire Periods for Dry Hire Water Trucks?
Dry hire of water trucks start from a minimum period of one week. However from our Industry experience we see most hires for the Civil and Construction industry require dry hire facilities for periods of 3, 6 and 12 months.
H2flow are happy to meet the requirements of our clients with no specific timeframes to limit their needs.
What Locations do H2flow Dry Hire Trucks cover?
Due to the ease of plant mobilisation, H2flow is able to send its water trucks anywhere in Australia.
Primarily; Roma, Miles, Surat, Moranbah, Dysart, Middlemount, Blackwater, Clermont, Emerald and Gladstone areas are where most demand is originating.
How much notice do I need to ensure you will have a Dry Hire Water Truck available?
Obviously, the more notice we have from our clients, the better. However, we are able to mobilise on very short notice, often within a week in more populated regions.
The more remote regions may take a little longer.
How do I know what size truck is required?
Our specialist team at H2flow will discuss your requirements at length and determine the best possible water truck in our fleet to accommodate your requirements.
Given H2flow has a large fleet of dry hire water trucks available, it is rare we are unable to satisfy any client request.
How much does it cost to Dry Hire a Water Truck?
The cost of hire all depends on the size of the water truck. Charges are generated by the number of engine hours utilised and measured on the hour meter.
In addition, all water trucks are fitted with GPS tracking to provide additional security of hire for H2flow and its clients.
What type of drivers licence is required?
For water trucks up to 9,000 litres, you require a Medium Rigid (MR) licence. Water trucks up to 15,000 litres will require a Heavy Rigid (HR) and above that you will need a Heavy Combination (HC) licence.
For more information on H2flow Dry Hire services please contact us on (07) 3715 8799
Written by: Mark Broekman (water[at]h2flow.com.au) 22/02/12
How much water do I really need on my new garden?
Whether it is a house block, a new housing estate or a new council park, the logic is similar. The primary issue is to get the water on as soon as the gardens are planted and maintain adequate levels of water at specific intervals in the establishment phase.
How often should I water new gardens?
The establishment phase should be considered as a 4 week project. Volumes and applications will vary from season to season and variety and size of plants. As a guide, allow a minimum of 12 individual waterings, with a high concentration in the early stages.
How much water is required?
On average, at least 5 litres of water per plant, however, if planting larger sizes (say 100 litres) you will need up to 100 litres of water. Some plant varieties may require additional water volumes. If watering a general garden area, allow 10 to 15 litres of water per square metre.
How long does it take to establish my gardens?
Approximately 4 to 6 weeks dependent on the season. A light prune at this time to trim any dead leaf or foliage that have not survived the planting and establishment phase.
How can I have the best garden in the street?
One way to have the best garden in the street is to have a regular watering program. A regular deep watering helps maintain your plants health from root to tip. Make sure you get water to the root ball. Regular application of fertiliser and wetting agent will improve growth and colour.
Does the quality of my water make a difference?
In one word – Yes! Water that has high levels of sodium or salt in particular will have detrimental affects to plant health. Your supplier must be able to provide you with a test result sheet for the water being used. During establishment, check moisture levels using a moisture metre (costs start at $10-$15 from hardware stores) in the root zone regularly. This will assist you in determining when and how much water is required.
Written by: Anthony Betts (water[at]h2flow.com.au) 03/12/11
Will We Ever Get Rain? 
It’s a factor of life here is Queensland that our rain water supply seems to dwindle as the summer approaches and so far, the month of November has been a dry start. But think about the towns and cities closer to the heart of Australia, how do they cope on a day to day basis when rain is scarce and the summer so hot?
Clean drinking water is essential as we know and watering gardens can be a big concern to many homeowners, so how do they cope?
Alice Springs is one of the highest users of clean water, with an average of around 535,00 litres (about 170 buckets per day) of water per year. However, most of this water is consumed by gardens and more specifically, lawns. Can we rethink on how we use our precious clean water which we consume so heavily on washing and toilets. On average, a huge 80% of gardens in Alice are over-watered! So how can we address this?
In times of heat, less rain and water conservation, it is wise to consider some basic options for your garden and your lawns:
Garden:
• Replace sprinklers with sub-surface dripper systems that water plant roots directly
• Use a tap timer to ensure sprinklers or drippers are not accidentally left running
• Mulch your plants regularly to protect the roots and allow the water to slowly drain down into the soil.
• Group plants with similar water requirements - consider natives or drought tolerant species. Natives are most adaptable to hot climates and deep frosts
• Catch rainwater and storm-water in
tanks specifically for garden use. H2flow’s watering truck services can assist with watering during periods of draught.
• Look into reusing greywater
Lawns:
• Reduce lawn area – try to replace unused lawn with water efficient plants, then add mulch, paving, sand or gravel.
• Lawns can be weaned off high water use – experiment with lower water use by watering for 20-30 minutes twice a week in summer and once a week in winter.
• Shower with a bucket! Sounds a little crazy, but capturing this water can save you a lot in water bills. Then try watering your lawn with this shower water, just make sure you use organic, chemical free soaps and shampoos.
Here at H2flow we can supply
clean drinking water and water for
horticultural needs We’d love to hear from you and share our experience and information on how to best care for your
lawns and gardens.
Call Us today for a quote.
(07) 3715 8799
Clean Water - How H2flow can help.
Fresh Clean water is essential part of everyday life and many health authorities suggest at least eight glasses per day should be consumed to keep you feeling fit and healthy. Although this amount has not been supported by scientific research, it is still widely accepted that drinking clean water regularly can eliminate toxic and noxious substances which can cause dehydration and headaches.
Water makes up about 50 - 70% of the human body by mass and is essential for our metabolic process, it keeps everything functioning correctly. It is also an important part for the proper transport of nutrients to all cells and tissues of the body. It will help you stay more alert and keep you feeling well physically. We all know how good it feels to drink a cold glass of clean water in the summer, how it refreshes our whole body.
National Clean Water Week on the 16 -22 Oct is the ‘only nationally-focused event designed to assist our community to take actions that helps protect and conserve our most precious resource - water.’ Hosted by the Australian Water Association the week long events are focused on raising awareness within our communities on how important this precious resource is to our nation and to each of us as individuals.
Most developed countries enjoy and appreciate a high standard of clean water for drinking and food preparation and Australia is lucky enough to have facilities which supply clean water directly to your door.
H2flow is proud of its clean water facilities, we go out of our way to ensure our water is the highest quality available, with compliances to: Approved to AS2070 StandardFood Safety Standard 3.2.2 and 3.2.3 compliantFood Business Licence No. A002928850Dedicated Food Safety Supervisor (Registration No. 1141940)5 Star Eat Safe Rating
Our Water tanks are especially designed to carry only clean drinking water, so whether you require a water tank fill for your home or delivered to your workplace and you value purity, H2flow can deliver clean drinking water 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Call us today to organise your fresh drinking water delivery on (07) 3715 8799
How much water do I really need on my new TurfPosted in '' on September 6, 2011 How much water do I really need on my new Turf
Author: Anthony Betts - water@h2flow.com.auH2flow is Brisbane and South East Queensland’s leading water services carrier and is recognised as an industry leader in the application of water for new turf projects of all sizes. Whether it is a house block in a new housing estate or a new sporting oval, the logic is similar.
You will hear all sorts of experts espouse the virtues of soil composition, fall of land, etc. The primary issue isto get the water on as soon as the turf is laid and maintain adequate levels of water at specific intervals in the establishment phase.
How often should I water new turf?
You should look at the establishment phase as a 4 week project. Volumes and applications will vary from season to season and variety of turf. As a guide, allow a minimum of 12 individual waterings, with a high concentration in the early stages.
How much water is required?
This is easy. The rule of thumb is at least 10 litres of water per square metre of turf. However, some turf varieties may require additional water volumes. For example, shade tolerant varieties have a thicker soil and thatch layer requiring higher volumes.
How long does it take to establish new turf?
Approximately 3 to 4 weeks dependent on the season. A mow at this time to trim any leaf or seed head will increase lateral growth.
How can I have the best turf in the street?
One way to have the best turf in the street is to have a regular watering program. A regular deep watering helps maintain your turf’s health from root to tip.
Does the quality of my water make a difference?
In one word – Yes! Water that has high levels of sodium or salt in particular will have detrimental affects to turf health. Your supplier must be able to provide you with a test result sheet for the water being used. 
5 important factors in delivery of Clean Water for DrinkingPosted in 'Clean Water for Drinking' on August 19, 2011 Does clean water really = purity + peace of mind? by Scott Beioley scott@h2flow.com.au H2flow is Brisbane and South East Queensland’s leading water services carrier and recently dedicated part of our fleet to the delivery of drinking water for the residential and commercial construction sectors. When assessing our entry into the drinking water sector, it was clear that we needed to ensure we sought the right advice and not listened to the supposed ‘experts’ in the game as to how it is done. Brisbane City Council has very specific guidelines and procedures to comply with the Food Act 2006 when applying for approval to transport and deliver drinking water. After all, delivering water that could potentially lead to users becoming ill, is something we took very seriously. So, to make sure we delivered clean water acceptable for drinking water use, there were a number of permits and procedures we made sure were put in place. Here are five key questions to consider to give you peace of mind... What truck standards should I expect my drinking water carrier to have? Firstly, the truck must be dedicated for the sole purpose of carrying water for human consumption and not perform a dual role of carrying recycled or alternative water for construction or horticulture. Delivery hoses must comply with relevant Australian Standards, such as 2070-1999 (Plastic materials for food contact use) or the relevant international standard. All hoses and outlets on the truck should be capped and protected to prevent contamination of couplings and fittings. How do I know the water I am getting is safe? H2Flow only uses water extracted from the Queensland Urban Utilities water mains, which is the same clean water consumed by all of Brisbane. The water is carried in a fibreglass water tank which is cleaned and sanitised on a monthly basis before the tank, hoses and fittings are flushed with clean water. Do staff involved in the delivery of drinking water have to have a base level of training? As a condition of our Food Business Licence (FS 02240430010), H2Flow has a Food Safety Supervisor whose dedicated responsibility is to ensure we are compliant with all conditions of our licence. This involves programmed inspections of all equipment ensuring tanks and fittings are sanitised on schedule and all drivers of our drinking water vehicles are trained in the safe handling of water. What licences and permits should I ask for? All water carriers providing you with drinking water should have a Food Business License which has been issued by your local council. The water truck should have the words "Drinking Water Only” clearly displayed on the side of the truck. It is recommended that you ask the driver to show you a copy of their Food Business Licence to ensure that you are dealing with an accredited operator. You cannot be too careful when it comes to your health. What does the "Eat Safe" rating mean? Eat Safe Brisbane is built on the most efficient and effective way of achieving food safety compliance and consists of multiple factors critical to producing safe food for consumers. The assessment of a food business takes into account all the food handling processes within the operation. Council will undertake a food safety audit of the business to ensure they comply with the requirements of the Food Act 2006 and Food Safety Standards to determine if the business effectively manages food safety risks. H2Flow has the highest rating of five stars. So yes there are strict guidelines and standards when it comes to transporting clean water for drinking. We're delighted at H2flow to meet all these requirements to give you peace of mind from your clean water provider. What questions do you have about sourcing clean drinking water? Have your say below...
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