After obtaining your water tank, the next step is to plan its installation. Following a range of best practices is crucial to ensuring the safety of your water storage tank. Moreover, it’s vital to consider your intended usage, as this will determine the required tools and whether you will handle the installation yourself.
Installing a water tank becomes straightforward once you’ve determined its purpose. Here’s a brief procedure that I found particularly easy to comprehend.
- Prepare the tank foundation – There are two options for preparing a foundation for a water storage tank: concrete and compacted material.
- Concrete Foundation – Pour a 3-inch reinforced concrete slab that is precisely level and flat in all directions, exceeding the diameter or base dimensions of the vertical tank. Before pouring the concrete, ensure proper compaction of the soil base.
- Compacted Material – Create a 3-inch pad using compacted crusher dust or road base, ensuring it extends at least 24 inches beyond the diameter of the water tank. The tank base should be free of rocks, stones, or any sharp or foreign objects that could potentially damage the tank’s foundation. It is essential to thoroughly compact the base and ensure it is perfectly level and flat in all directions.
If you’re replacing an old tank with a new one, this step should have already been taken care of. However, if you’re installing a new water storage tank, make sure to provide either a concrete or compacted material base. Additionally, ensure that the base is larger than the diameter of your tank’s base and that it is uniformly level in all directions. This will help prevent unnecessary spillage and other issues in the future.
2. Install the overflow drainage pipe – If you purchased your tank from Enduraplas, your fitting may already be in place (unless otherwise specified). Then, connect the piping to the stormwater drainage system or route it to a location well away from the tank’s base to prevent undermining.
Usually, the overflow is already installed in your new tank. However, if it isn’t, there’s no need to worry as the process is simple. You’ll just need to drill a hole where you’ll insert a gasket (and sometimes a filter). Securing the fixture also involves drilling some screws. This ensures water can escape, reducing the risk of foundation erosion.
- Install your roof fill pipes – Now is the time to connect the pipe from your roof to your tank lid. If you intend to use the water in your tank for human consumption, we recommend consulting your local dealer regarding the necessary filters. Additionally, it’s important to ensure that your filter basket is securely attached to the lid of your water tank.
Whether your catchment area is on the roof or near the ground, the water tank plays a crucial role in the water collection process. After all, rainwater is wasted if not collected and promptly stored.
The placement of a water tank is a critical factor in maximizing its utility. When determining where to place your water tank, factors such as tank dimensions, property size and space, pipework and plumbing infrastructure, and the aesthetic appeal of your property should all be considered.
- Tank measurement
Once you’ve finalized the tank’s measurements, the next step is to evaluate the size and available space of your property.
- Size and Space of your property
Regardless of the type of tank you plan to acquire, it’s crucial to consider the available space, as everything requires space, especially if your water tank will be installed above ground. Additionally, assessing the available space allows you to determine whether an above-ground water tank is feasible or if an underground water tank is the only viable option due to space limitations.
- Property Appearance
For certain individuals, the presence of a water tank on their property can be inconvenient, even though it ensures meeting their daily water requirements, whether with or without restrictions. Therefore, it’s important to reduce the visibility of the tank.
- Pipes and plumbing framework
Place your water tank near your downpipes; although this may limit your options for location, it will maximize your water storage efficiency.
If you’d like further elaboration on any of the ideas presented here, our knowledgeable customer service team is at your disposal. We provide reliable services in Houston, Texas, and Long Beach, California.
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