Water Tank Types

by **BobHelm** » April 6, 2009, 3:05 pm

Wish I had taken a picture of it RL... :oops:

I am certain that pressure switches were not involved, rather different gauges of pipe.
I think it worked on quite a simple principle - like once the tank starts to empty then the pump will come on automatically & if there is enough pressure on the feed from the tank to the house then water was pumped into the tank. If the pressure on the feed to the house was insufficient then some of the pumped water would flow that way.
The guy that owned it was satisfied it worked satisfactory - but maybe water never went from pump direct to house as his demand was never great enough, I do not know

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Maybe one of the "technical guys" on the Forum can advise, as I am certainly not one of them...
On the "theft" front maybe Mike should consider putting the pump on the roof of his new grotto along with the tank. this might provide a bit of extra security - if it technically makes sense....

by **RLTrader** » April 6, 2009, 3:18 pm

On the "theft" front maybe Mike should consider putting the pump on the roof of his new grotto along with the tank. this might provide a bit of extra security - if it technically makes sense....

Think that would require 2 pumps. Come rainy season, think I will let the house girl sleep inside, instead of out at the pump house! Think enough time has now pasted. :lol:

by **mseely** » April 8, 2009, 8:17 am

RL Trader/Bob Helm,

Wow! Thanks guys for all the effort and thought put into your recent postings. I have to admit though, I need to read them over a couple of more times to get an understanding of all that was said. I've read them twice and have gotten a 'feel' for what you're getting at. I was told by my contractor, Tool Pro had such an underground system (special sized tanks & pump) with installation included. I'll check it out on my next trip out there. I'm still mulling over the "Sky-Tank" idea. These Forums you guys sponsor are great. I've never been a part of one here and haven't seen the likes of it in the USA.

Hoping to meet you someday,
Mike

by **mortiboy** » April 8, 2009, 11:11 am

I moved house last week.The new house,Is on a slight hill.Also the house is set up high from the ground.I installed a water heater,only to find water comes out same as me taking a leak!
I presume because of the height from ground level reduces the water pressure.
I will instal a pump later. That should do the trick.
I have a blue water tank Year old,bought from Home mart.Same new.I dont need now .(1,000 litre)
if someone wants, It is in the "adds."

by **Aardvark** » April 8, 2009, 12:52 pm

Just went through the adds section Morti and couldn't see it, not that I'm in the market but thought I'd let you know

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