Thanks for all your replies..........
I've been out of town for the past 3 weeks and without internet, hence the tardy reply.....
The general opinion seems to be: most go with the above ground tanks, but underground would be OK as long as you can get to it for problems and clean-outs.
The idea I have is this: Dig the hole, make a concrete cylinder with a sand base large enough for a 2k ltr plastic tank, fill it/top off at night with city water (my location doesn't have water for a well), cover it with a lid, put a layer of dirt over it and use a pump to supply the house water. If there is a problem/cleaning needed, the water can be drained out, lid removed, plastic tank lifted out, repairs/cleanout done, and then hook it up and drop the tank back in. How often do you need to clean these things out?
Am I being naive with this process?
Mike
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Mike, (since you have money to burn), your plan will work fine. The only thing I would add (not sure where) would be a 12k to 20k baht filter, (water, where I live seems to come from a swamp), with a filter, there will be no need to clean the tank, but the filter will need to be back flushed.
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RL Trader:RLTrader wrote:Mike, (since you have money to burn), your plan will work fine.
Who has money to burn? I'm probably missing something here, but I don't see how digging a hole, making a concrete cylinder dropping a tank in and attaching it to a pump I will need anyway is going to break the bank. But.....I have made my share of mistakes over the years. Your imput is appreciated.
Mike
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Just seems unnecessary expensive, which will lead to more problems and expense, that a couple of bushes could solve. I would also think seriously about the filter. You might want to look at the Master M5 at Tool Pro.but I don't see how digging a hole, making a concrete cylinder dropping a tank in and attaching it to a pump I will need anyway is going to break the bank.
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Thanks RL,
I'll check out the Master M5 at Tool Pro. I haven't been there as yet. Sounds like something to do today! Further to my explanation: I don't have a huge backyard and want to use the space I have for a pond/BBQ area and outside entertaining/enjoyment.
-Mike-
I'll check out the Master M5 at Tool Pro. I haven't been there as yet. Sounds like something to do today! Further to my explanation: I don't have a huge backyard and want to use the space I have for a pond/BBQ area and outside entertaining/enjoyment.
-Mike-
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Mike, In the Big C complex (on the same floor as Big C & just before when coming from the food hall)there is a shop that only sells filtration units. I am not suggesting that you buy there as I have never used, but it might be worth a look to see what different types are available.
On the water tank front, I think that most of us are concerned that you might be making complications for your self. Why not build a platform (larger than that needed just for the tank) over 2 meters high? You could screen the front of the tank with plants in pots & would also have an undercover out door area for B-B-Q when it is raining???
On the water tank front, I think that most of us are concerned that you might be making complications for your self. Why not build a platform (larger than that needed just for the tank) over 2 meters high? You could screen the front of the tank with plants in pots & would also have an undercover out door area for B-B-Q when it is raining???
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That's a Very/Very clever idea!
Thanks Bob! I'll work on that angle here for awhile. Hmmmmm.....I like it. Kind of like having a tropical grotto 2 meters high. Should you have any more such ideas, shoot them by me.
Mike
Thanks Bob! I'll work on that angle here for awhile. Hmmmmm.....I like it. Kind of like having a tropical grotto 2 meters high. Should you have any more such ideas, shoot them by me.
Mike
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Far away thai neighbor has 2 tanks about 20 or 30 feet in the air on a platform. Could use a smaller pump to pump to tank (s) and no need for pump to house. Think this neighbor has well, and his neighbor has well with tank on ground, so 2 pumps. Which were both stolen one night about 6 months back. Now has 2 new pumps and barbwire and spot lights for the area. 
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RL, the system I have seen, has a quite complicated (to my simple mind 
) arrangement on the pump. Normally the pump fills the tank & gravity feeds the house from the tank. However, if the gravity pressure drops too low for demand (running showers, washing machines & garden hoses at the same time I guess) then the pump comes on automatically & provides water direct to house to supplement the gravity feed from the tank. The "complication" was around the pipe system rather than anything else, so does not add much expense. Under normal load the tank gravity fills the house & the pump just refills the tank..
) arrangement on the pump. Normally the pump fills the tank & gravity feeds the house from the tank. However, if the gravity pressure drops too low for demand (running showers, washing machines & garden hoses at the same time I guess) then the pump comes on automatically & provides water direct to house to supplement the gravity feed from the tank. The "complication" was around the pipe system rather than anything else, so does not add much expense. Under normal load the tank gravity fills the house & the pump just refills the tank..Re: Water Tank Types
Bob, I know nothing about this, but only one pump ? If one pump, must be quite complicated arrangement on the pump, maybe with pressure switches. High maintenance, like my wife!
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Wish I had taken a picture of it RL... 
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 .
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....
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
.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....
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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. Re: Water Tank Types
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
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
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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."
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."
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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