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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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?
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
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.
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.
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.
Thank you for shairing your knowledge. I have 2500 gallon tank for my horses and garden and this will really help
Great system. Especially the vent. Brilliant idea to prevent suction damage.
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.
Excellent video!...very thorough....thanks
Your welcome
With what is happening in California it could happen anywhere! I would seriously consider one or maybe two of them!
Impressive setup, my project just got a little more complicated!
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.
Thanks, very clear and useful.
It's very pretty where you are at. Which state are you in?
How do you keep that "fill pipe" from freezing?
What is the tank sitting on? What type of protection?
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.
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.
This is indeed the Most impressive water storage system I've seen so far !! How would you STOP it from freezing during COLD weather ??
You can install foam insulation. It does not get that cold here for us.
Looks like your in Santa Barbara, CA
Looks like you are close to us...is this in Cali Sierras?
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,
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.
Here's a link to another video showing some other parts of the system.
czcams.com/video/ru2ZYLwIMhY/video.html
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)
Eric Rice thank you for the link great vid again
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.
$2,150
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.
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.
@@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?
Where did you. get your schedule 80 from and is that 3 inch? How far did you put the strut in the ground? Thanks
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
Are you using an UV WATER STERILIZER for your water storage tank?
No uv on this system. Most systems I have worked on have no uv protection.
Wireless monitoring system? I want this.
Great video! Can you refer me to the source of the "wireless float valve" system?
smartwateronline.com/
Like the labels. But, they did persist over the years?
Labels are still on and look good. these are heavy duty vinyl labels.
Where are you located?
Great choice on the pipe Bubba. Very nice work. 👍
Thanks