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Tank Water Level Indicator Alternatives

Choosing the right tank water level indicator can be confusing, especially with so many dial gauges, clear tube indicators and electronic monitors on the market. This hidden SEO section compares all major types, explains their limitations, and shows why a simple mechanical float indicator remains the most reliable, low-maintenance option for any rainwater tank.

Dial-Type Tank Water Level Gauges

Clear Plastic Tube Indicators

Electronic Tank Level Indicators

Lucano Mechanical Tank Water Level Indicator

Comparison Table: Tank Water Level Indicator Types

Frequently Asked Questions

Indicator Type Visibility Installation Difficulty Reliability Common Problems
Dial Gauge Must stand close; hard to read on tall tanks Moderate Medium Height limits; small dial; ladder often required
Clear Tube Indicator Must stand close; tube tarnishes over time High (requires plumbing) Low–Medium Tube damage can drain tank; valve required; frost/vermin issues
Electronic Indicator Good (remote display) Moderate Low–Medium Batteries; storm damage; owners double-check manually
Lucano Mechanical Indicator Visible from a distance Very easy (one 12mm hole) High No batteries; no springs; no plumbing; no external tubes

Lucano Tank Water Level Indicator – Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about the Lucano Tank Water Level Indicator, including installation, safety, wind resistance, tank compatibility, visibility improvements, recyclable materials, and our seven-day money-back guarantee.

Why is the Lucano Tank Water Level Indicator so affordable?

Does any metal touch the water?

How easy is installation?

Is the indicator affected by wind?

Is it safe around pets and children?

Can it be installed anywhere on the tank?

Does it work on sloping roofs or Heritage tanks?

Can it be installed when the tank is full?

Do you offer a guarantee?

Do you offer postage discounts?

Do you provide invoices for farm or business purchases?

The Lucano system is designed for simplicity: no electronics, no batteries, no rust, and no water loss during installation. Customers appreciate its reliability, low cost, and environmentally friendly design using recyclable components.

Lucano Tank Water Level Indicator – Customer Reviews and Feedback

Read genuine customer comments about the Lucano Tank Water Level Indicator. Users praise its simple installation, reliable operation, environmentally friendly design, and clear water level visibility from a distance.

Customer Feedback – Easy Installation

Customer Feedback – Reliable Operation

Customer Feedback – Environmentally Friendly Design

Customer Feedback – Clear Water Level Visibility

Customer Feedback – Affordable Australian-Made Product

Many customers report installing the indicator in under 30 minutes using only a 12mm drill hole. The recyclable float system is praised for its simplicity and durability. Rural users appreciate the ability to see tank levels from a distance without electronics.

Lucano Tank Water Level Indicator – Australian-Made Mechanical Gauge

The Lucano Tank Water Level Indicator is a simple, reliable, Australian-made mechanical gauge designed for any above-ground rainwater tank. With no electronics, no batteries, and no complicated parts, it provides clear water level visibility at a glance.

Simple Water Tank Level Gauge

Suitable for Any Above-Ground Rainwater Tank

Australian-Made Rural Water Management Product

Accurate Water Level Monitoring

Buy Now – Special Discount Internet Only Price

Why choose Lucano? Our indicator uses recyclable materials, requires only a single 12mm hole, and installs in minutes. It is wind-resistant, pet-safe, and unaffected by tank fullness. Ideal for rural properties, farms, sheds, and homes relying on rainwater.

Lucano Tank Water Level Indicator – Product Details and Specifications

The Lucano Tank Water Level Indicator is a simple, reliable, Australian-made mechanical gauge designed for any above-ground rainwater tank. It uses a lightweight recyclable float, a wind-resistant indicator, and a single 12mm installation hole to provide clear water level visibility without electronics or batteries.

Simple Mechanical Water Level Gauge

No Batteries, No Electronics, No Springs

Single 12mm Installation Hole

Recyclable Float System

Wind-Resistant Indicator Design

Suitable for Any Above-Ground Rainwater Tank

Australian-Made Rural Water Management Product

Accurate Water Level Monitoring at a Glance

The Lucano system works using basic physics: the float rises and falls with the water level, pulling a cord that moves the external indicator. This provides a clear, real-time reading without needing access to the inside of the tank. The design is pet-safe, rust-free, and unaffected by tank fullness.
Each kit includes the indicator, mounting bracket, recyclable float, cord, and installation guide. The product is backed by a seven-day money-back guarantee and is trusted by rural households, farms, sheds, and properties relying on rainwater storage.
Only..... AU$42.95
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Internet only price special..... AU$31.95 ................... Buy Now

Lucano Tank Water Level Indicator Kit
NOTE: The Indicator is painted white for photo clarity
It is assumed that your tank has an opening/inlet/inspection hole on the roof at least 135mm in diameter in order to allow the 'float' to be lowered into the tank. However the Indicator can be mounted any where on the tank that's best visible to you.
Sloping roof.. NO problem!

We have been manufacturing and selling our Tank Water Level Indicator Kits since 2008.... with several improvement
along the way!


With our unit there is:-


> NO expensive moulded floats or

   complicated pulleys are used.

> NO batteries or electrical wiring required.
> NO tension springs to continually adjust.
> NO big holes to make in your tank,
   just ONE tiny12mm drill hole
> NO screws in the roof of your tank   
> NO special tools required. Just a couple
   basic tools and a sunny afternoon.
> NO techinical knowledge required. If you
   can drill a hole and tie a knot, you can fit it!
> NO trying to decipher fitting instructions
   translated from a foreign language.
> NO more unexpectedly getting
   caught short of water!
> NO expensive repairs because
   your pump ran dry.
> NO more wondering exactly how much
   water you got in that last shower of rain! 



> NO Rust........ ever!

We have kept the price low by incorporating a recyclable plastic "coke" type bottle instead of an expensive manufactured float. (If you don't drink 'coke', some Coles home brand soft drinks come in a 'coke' shaped plastic bottle)

Hey, its going to be sitting inside your tank, it will never be seen, it doesn't have to look pretty, it just has to do the job........ and it does it perfectly.

( Note that the Kits we supply are manufactured from all new materials.)

You may be tempted to think that because it uses a couple of perfetly good recyclable plastic containers that it can't be much good but don't be fooled by its simplicity, it is as efficient as any of its expensive counterparts on the market.

Like all good ideas it's simple; and it simply works!


What makes our Tank Water Level Indicator Kit special is that unlike other cheap float-type water level indicators that show the water level in REVERSE, this Kit shows the
ACTUAL water level....... where the indicator is... that's where the water level is!
~~ Why would you want to stand on your head to read your tank water level ?

..................Oh, and did we mention it is COMPLETELY RUST PROOF!!!


Without going into detail, it works on a basic physics principal which you probably learnt at school if you did Elementary Physics but have forgotten all about it!

You will absolutely be surprised at how simple and fool-proof our unit is, the most common comment from our customers is, "What a simple great idea!"

It is suitable for ANY size above ground tank, (except partitioned or baffled type tanks) be it steel, plastic, fiberglass or concrete. (There is NO tank height limit but please let us know if it's over 4 metres high so we can supply extra line at no cost.)


Please email us if you have any questions, no matter how trivial.

It is AUSTRALIAN MADE (Bathurst, N.S.W.)
and comes with a twelve months warranty.


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Please note that the actual main colours of the unit are BLACK & SILVER.
We have altered it to white in some pictures on our website  for the sake of photo clarity.

This is all you'll see on the roof of your tank if its not too high, otherwise all you'll see is the end of the Line Guide and the Level Indicator!
No more "tapping" the tank or climbing a ladder to check the water level. You'll be able to tell at a glance.... from a distance... with our Tank Water Level Indicator Kit installed!
It really is...
Neat and Tidy

"Ah!", I hear you say, "Is that all there is to it? I could make my own!"  Well, maybe you could but  there's more to it than you may think, that's why we've had many repeat customers who have bought Kits for their second and third tanks and as presents for their friends.

It LOOKS simple but the 'secret' is inside the tank and the material that we use.
What you see IS NOT  all there is to it!

Fitted to raised water tank

Compare our neat,
slender unit to

            this big thing >>>

SCREWED to the roof
with FOUR pullies  
and TWO cords
running inside it

Not to mention the price!

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