I have been tryingto find this video again.. I used your backup idea on out tank with two shutoffs as well. Suscribed now so I wont loose it again. Thanks, very well thought out system
@eric9178018 күн бұрын
Thanks. I appreciate you subscribing. My favorite way to save videos to watch later is to make a playlist. There is a default playlist called watch later or you can make custom ones such as water tank or whatever you like that helps you remember. Here is a link to a short video that shows how to do it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpbYZHt6n5aNpacsi=KXBveZckONkrR32F
@danr3082 жыл бұрын
Very good of you to post this. It basically shows everything you could ever want to see or know about a tank install. I appreciate it.
@billearnshaw1074Ай бұрын
Very professional. And well done.
@3in1Supadiverta4 жыл бұрын
Very well done. This is probably the most intelligently designed system that I have seen on You Tube. The only thing I would add is a shield at the very top of the sight tube and also have some split poly pipe around the straight length of sight tube to prohibit algae growth. Turn the 'split' to the back when not in use. You only need a small split opening and have a small brightly coloured plastic floater (ball) in the sight tube for quick ID.
@mycoblue93206 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this video. Im on a 5 acre farm in Moab Utah and Im getting ready to install a 5000 gal tank to supplement my irrigation system and you have given me some great ideas about the install. In my case I will be using a booster pump off the tank for the sprinkler system, but found your video very helpful, thanks again.
@jimmypchacko3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for shairing your knowledge. I have 2500 gallon tank for my horses and garden and this will really help
@peterbulman70654 жыл бұрын
Great system. Especially the vent. Brilliant idea to prevent suction damage.
@sotwines6 жыл бұрын
Impressive setup, my project just got a little more complicated!
@rosegarden99144 жыл бұрын
Kudos for the video content! Excuse me for butting in, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you considered - Proutklarton Protecting Aqua Plan (should be on google have a look)? It is a great exclusive guide for getting prepared for a mega drought minus the normal expense. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my good mate called Gray after a lifetime of fighting got great success with it.
@ktms11883 жыл бұрын
Definitely a nice set up the only thing that concerns me is you using brass fittings if this is potable drinking water. The reason BRASS is not used for fittings for drinking water is it can lead to high levels of the LEAD which does not leave your body, and just builds up overtime. Really nice set up though and only thing I would change is change those brass fittings to plastic or stainless steel.
@insurroundsound Жыл бұрын
Excellent video!...very thorough....thanks
@eric917802 ай бұрын
Your welcome
@timothybright70644 жыл бұрын
With what is happening in California it could happen anywhere! I would seriously consider one or maybe two of them!
@1elvin Жыл бұрын
It's very pretty where you are at. Which state are you in?
@levimust44795 жыл бұрын
Thanks, very clear and useful.
@norrisb43012 жыл бұрын
This is indeed the Most impressive water storage system I've seen so far !! How would you STOP it from freezing during COLD weather ??
@eric917802 ай бұрын
You can install foam insulation. It does not get that cold here for us.
@thomasarchambault9463 Жыл бұрын
Great choice on the pipe Bubba. Very nice work. 👍
@eric917802 ай бұрын
Thanks
@hartfordboothe74662 жыл бұрын
Most impressive. Well thought out, well executed, and you described it well. The system looks nicely done, and the labels are super handy/professional-grade. Please forgive me if I missed it, but where does the water then come out when this tank is used to supply water? I saw a Tee between the tube from the ground (the inlet) and the tank with the "reserve" valving/tubing, I assume that's where the water will come out and feed to the lower-elevation tank you mentioned having. Is that correct? Again, very nicely done all the way around. I wish I did projects that were this nice.
@eric917802 жыл бұрын
The pipe from the well to the water tank is bi-directional. The water comes up when being pumped and hits a check valve at the bottom which then forces the water to go up in through the top of the tank. Then when water is coming out of the tank the check valve opens and allows the water the pass through and out.
@JohnBoehners5 жыл бұрын
How do you keep that "fill pipe" from freezing?
@robertlaird67462 жыл бұрын
Looks like your in Santa Barbara, CA
@louismorejohn5862 жыл бұрын
Great video! Can you refer me to the source of the "wireless float valve" system?
@eric917802 ай бұрын
smartwateronline.com/
@msskimbot3 жыл бұрын
Wireless monitoring system? I want this.
@trek45544 жыл бұрын
Hi, first off Great video and great work full of details to share, thank you much for a job well done and sharing, I will be doing exactly what you did for irrigation in my little property. I was wondering what mechanical float valve you used and how does the observation mirror for water level works, not sure I understand that part. Also should there be a check valve on minute 3:07 between union on left and capped TEE on right to prevent water going back to pump or water source? Any info would help. Thanks again,
@eric917804 жыл бұрын
I only have one 2" pipe for the water to get pumped in to and let out of the tank. The check valve is to force the water that is being pumped into the tank to only be able to enter at the top of the tank. This tank has a wireless control system that tells the well pump to turn off when its full.
@eric917804 жыл бұрын
Here's a link to another video showing some other parts of the system. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKaVi4yCrK6Anrs
@trek45544 жыл бұрын
Eric Rice thanks for the quick reply so I guess no need for a back flow preventer for water that may go back where it came from (I.e. source / well)
@trek45544 жыл бұрын
Eric Rice thank you for the link great vid again
@Damian_mtn3 жыл бұрын
Looks like you are close to us...is this in Cali Sierras?
@darwinjina Жыл бұрын
Like the labels. But, they did persist over the years?
@eric917802 ай бұрын
Labels are still on and look good. these are heavy duty vinyl labels.
@martinchavez16964 жыл бұрын
Looks great Sir.... Just got our well going this past weekend and we’re looking to add a BIG tank like yours into the mix. What is the price range for a 5k gal. tank like yours? Thanks for the video.
@eric917804 жыл бұрын
$2,150
@wthomas79553 жыл бұрын
So is the water supposed to be used through that T that's on the pump side of the fill pipe? Does that mean the pump will activate whenever there's a call for water? I don't understand where the water exits from.
@eric917803 жыл бұрын
The water flows in and out from that pipe. The system operates wireless from a sensor in the tank. When the water levels drops to a set level then the well pump turns on and fills the tank.
@wthomas79553 жыл бұрын
@@eric91780 So when there is a call for water and it is being drawn down in the tank and the pump kicks in doesn't that mean that the water is being fed by the pump? If that's the case, why the need for a tank? It seems like you might as well be pulling water right out of the well, or spring, or wherever it comes from. Is the refresh rate too low or something like that?
@garyoddou2 жыл бұрын
Where did you. get your schedule 80 from and is that 3 inch? How far did you put the strut in the ground? Thanks
@eric917802 жыл бұрын
I got the schedule 80 PVC from a local plumbing supply. You won't be able to find this at home Depot or Lowe's. The pipes are 2 inch. I drove the strut approximately 24 in into the ground with a post driver
@marvincarvin18466 жыл бұрын
What is the tank sitting on? What type of protection?
@MaddoxVicRealtor2 жыл бұрын
Where are you located?
@bohemoth15 жыл бұрын
Are you using an UV WATER STERILIZER for your water storage tank?
@eric917804 жыл бұрын
No uv on this system. Most systems I have worked on have no uv protection.