Water storage tank. [RE-wrenches]

[Barbra Kerr]

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> Anyone have a recommendation on a type of tank for storing water for a
> gravity fed system. This is a watering system for a nursery. Looking for a
> large tank, but I have no idea how big a tank is available. 2,000 gallons?
> Larger?
> Their watering needs are modest at 1,200 to 1,600 gallons per "dry" day. 
> 
> It looks like that we will be using a Dankoff Slowpump (static water level
> is above grade, artesian , 10gpm) 4gpm pump with one 175W Shell module.
> Should yield 1,400 gpd (good solar day). I had hoped to sell them a Grundfos
> SQ Flex system, but the owner thinks the price was too high ($5K included
> 350W pv with rack, labor not included). That depends on the price of the
> tank setup, as the SQ Flex I designed was going to utilize a pressure tank
> instead of the gravity fed system. 
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> The nursery owner is talking about not burying the tank, but enclosing it
> some kind of structure to keep the sun off of it. 
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> I am checking local farm suppliers on tanks. Any recommendations on what to
> look for and pricing ball parks? 
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> Dave 
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> David -

Just installed 2- 3000 plastic tanks for a client in No Cal.  Found that it 
was actually cheaper than 1-5000 tank.  The only tanks that I have been 
familar with are either metal or plastic.  Plastic seems to work just fine 
and there is little concern about deterioration of the tank.  Also, easier 
to set as it is lighter and tougher (no accidental dents). Also, will work 
well with a 4-6" sand bed.  Doesn't have to have a concrete pad to sit on, 
although that will work too. No particular manufacturer to recommend. 

Just an added thought, as it appears you are sizing the tank for meeting dry 
conditions:  Perhap a larger tank (3000) may be more benefical so that he 
have reserve in the event there are any problems with the pump down the 
road, or in the event of a fire.  (I am assumming his only source of water 
is the well).  I think through your price investigation you'll find the cost 
difference between 1500, 2000, and 3000 tanks are not that significant. 


Barbra K. Kerr
President
Kerr Enterprises, Inc
209-586-9011
209-586-8607 Fax
858-337-5097 Cell 

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