Water tank for a cabin.

[tommu56]

I use a couple of the 300 gallon totes that had frocuse in them cost $75 or 80 each one is beside my cabin plumbed to a pitcher pump by sink

The other is on a trailer to fetch water at a spring about 5 miles away. we use this for washing dishes ect I put about 1 quart of bleach in at each fill we have an out house for the other business.

tom

 

[tommu56]

I use a couple of the 300 gallon totes that had frocuse in them cost $75 or 80 each one is beside my cabin plumbed to a pitcher pump by sink

The other is on a trailer to fetch water at a spring about 5 miles away. we use this for washing dishes ect I put about 1 quart of bleach in at each fill we have an out house for the other business.

tom

 

[JoeL4330]

a standard cistern trick ...consider homemade diverter valve operated by weight of full "bucket" ...it has to fill before any water is diverted into holding tank ...roof is washed before any water is stored

 

[JoeL4330]

a standard cistern trick ...consider homemade diverter valve operated by weight of full "bucket" ...it has to fill before any water is diverted into holding tank ...roof is washed before any water is stored

 

[JohnBoy45]

Trying to decide what is the best size tank I should buy. Should I buy a 225 gallon or a 502 gallon tank? My plumping is 3/4 plastic main and then reduced to 1/2 inch at Toliet and shower and washing machine. Wonder what size demand pump will I need and it will be 120 volt pump. My local farm supply is where I'm going to buy the tank.

Thanks, John

 

[JohnBoy45]

Trying to decide what is the best size tank I should buy. Should I buy a 225 gallon or a 502 gallon tank? My plumping is 3/4 plastic main and then reduced to 1/2 inch at Toliet and shower and washing machine. Wonder what size demand pump will I need and it will be 120 volt pump. My local farm supply is where I'm going to buy the tank.

Thanks, John

 

[woodlot]

If your going to use a pump to supply the water there is no reason to elavate the storage tank, you could even bury it. I think this goes without saying but be sure to get a tank that is approved for this purpose (food grade). An RV demand pump would work, but you could use a common jet pump for your situation too, heck wire it 240vac if you want. Buy the smallest and cheepest one.

My advise, If your soil conditions allow it you may want to consider putting in a shallow, driven, 1 1/4" well (commonly called a "sand-point" in my neck of the woods). Its not difficult nor expensive and no more hauling h2o! Good luck.

 

[woodlot]

If your going to use a pump to supply the water there is no reason to elavate the storage tank, you could even bury it. I think this goes without saying but be sure to get a tank that is approved for this purpose (food grade). An RV demand pump would work, but you could use a common jet pump for your situation too, heck wire it 240vac if you want. Buy the smallest and cheepest one.

My advise, If your soil conditions allow it you may want to consider putting in a shallow, driven, 1 1/4" well (commonly called a "sand-point" in my neck of the woods). Its not difficult nor expensive and no more hauling h2o! Good luck.

 

[JohnBoy45]

Tank will be installed in a pole barn on a concrete floor.

John

 

[JohnBoy45]

Tank will be installed in a pole barn on a concrete floor.

John