Thanks very much. there are a couple more tank / rainwater harvesting videos on the channel if you are interested... here is a link to the playlist on my channel ruclips.net/p/PLb9ne7k5ibApazCHpN3kATHLi7kUyufk2
Thanks for the comment. Think this tank is actually Winter Grass colour (similar to beige though). Have some loose plans to do a full tank install, including filters, pumps, sterilisers, first flush diverter, leaf catcher, connections, etc... the whole nine yards, but haven't got around to it yet.
Hi Shaz, I guess you could just install a Bib Tap onto the tank outlet and use it that way (you might need a reducing adapter to connect the tank outlet fitting to the tap).
They are very convenient, especially if maintenance needs to be done at a later stage, or if pipes need to be disconnected, or the setup updated as time goes by, it makes for easy changes.
Hi Morrison, you should be able to buy it from any irrigation or hardware store that stocks these type of water fittings. The L-adapter and the bug screen are two fittings purchased separately and screwed together. In South Africa you should be able to get it at TURFAG, Spilhaus, Builders Warehouse, Co-Op or any other similar place.
Hey Grant would like to know if you use a pump to keep pressure to your outlets when you are disconnected from the municipality water and if soo what's the size?
Hi Lunga... yes, we do use a pressure pump and filter system. If you would like to see the setup, there are another two videos, one about how I installed the system ruclips.net/video/X4fLU9IZQMY/видео.html and the other explaining how the system works ruclips.net/video/DermXBtJMfI/видео.html We use a DAB JETCOM 82M. A while back we were using the JETCOM 102M but I decided to test out the 82M for a couple months.
Great work 💯. Thank God RUclips recommended me this video. So a water tank can freely pump water into the house without the tank being lifted high up? I find this safer than the tanks that are raised high up. Is there any extra thing you do to ensure that water still flow into the house effectively?
Hi, if you want tank water to run into the house with out using a pump, you'll need to raise the tank higher than the house so it can gravity feed. If the tank is at ground level (as in this video), you'll need to use a pump to pump it into the house. There are a few water and tank related videos I've made explaining these things... they are in this playlist ruclips.net/p/PLb9ne7k5ibApazCHpN3kATHLi7kUyufk2 Hope this helps.
@@GrantBurton Thanks a lot. Yes it helps. I do have a pump and a borehole but was wondering if it can pump water into the house if installed. From your explanation, it means a pump can be used to pump water successful into the house without necessarily raising the tank up. I will still watch the suggested video to see how it works. Thanks. Just subscribed.
Absolutely... depending on your water flow and pressure needs, a 0.6kw or 0.75kw pump should be sufficient. Over the past year, we have been using a 0.6kw DAB pump and it's been sufficient.
Hi, I have actually made some follow up install videos where I mention some of the stuff I’ve learned over time… they are all in this playlist ruclips.net/p/PLb9ne7k5ibApazCHpN3kATHLi7kUyufk2&si=Hfkn0pYx86L5LW4J Hopefully these cover any questions. Thinking quickly though, I don’t recall any serious issues having come up, or at least none that were significant.
You Champ. Love the video. One of the best DIY vids in SA. Not too much faf, just all the facts and great editing. Thank you Grant
Thanks very much. there are a couple more tank / rainwater harvesting videos on the channel if you are interested... here is a link to the playlist on my channel ruclips.net/p/PLb9ne7k5ibApazCHpN3kATHLi7kUyufk2
Great installation, beige is beautiful and love the lid feature. We have 3 of these in 2500L.
Thanks for the comment. Think this tank is actually Winter Grass colour (similar to beige though). Have some loose plans to do a full tank install, including filters, pumps, sterilisers, first flush diverter, leaf catcher, connections, etc... the whole nine yards, but haven't got around to it yet.
Awesome help video Grant. Keep up the good work. Love from Hyderabad, India.
Thanks very much. Next video should have just come out. Hope you also end up enjoying that one.
Thankyou for the content.very timely
Thanks very much 👍
Well done Grant
Thanks dude.
Thanks for the video =)
It's a pleasure.
I just bought a 260 litre one. I don’t want to connect it to any pipe. How can I use it?
Hi Shaz, I guess you could just install a Bib Tap onto the tank outlet and use it that way (you might need a reducing adapter to connect the tank outlet fitting to the tap).
@@GrantBurton Thanks Grant but may you please send me a link. I just searched on google and I’m even more confused
use compression fittings, they are very convenient
They are very convenient, especially if maintenance needs to be done at a later stage, or if pipes need to be disconnected, or the setup updated as time goes by, it makes for easy changes.
Where did you get the L-adapter on the overflow that has the bug screen fitted too?
Hi Morrison, you should be able to buy it from any irrigation or hardware store that stocks these type of water fittings. The L-adapter and the bug screen are two fittings purchased separately and screwed together. In South Africa you should be able to get it at TURFAG, Spilhaus, Builders Warehouse, Co-Op or any other similar place.
Hi @@GrantBurton I purchased the L-Adapter at Thompson Bros Newton park.
Great news, thanks for letting me know.
Hey Grant would like to know if you use a pump to keep pressure to your outlets when you are disconnected from the municipality water and if soo what's the size?
Hi Lunga... yes, we do use a pressure pump and filter system. If you would like to see the setup, there are another two videos, one about how I installed the system ruclips.net/video/X4fLU9IZQMY/видео.html and the other explaining how the system works ruclips.net/video/DermXBtJMfI/видео.html
We use a DAB JETCOM 82M. A while back we were using the JETCOM 102M but I decided to test out the 82M for a couple months.
@@GrantBurton thanx 👍
Great work 💯. Thank God RUclips recommended me this video. So a water tank can freely pump water into the house without the tank being lifted high up? I find this safer than the tanks that are raised high up. Is there any extra thing you do to ensure that water still flow into the house effectively?
Hi, if you want tank water to run into the house with out using a pump, you'll need to raise the tank higher than the house so it can gravity feed. If the tank is at ground level (as in this video), you'll need to use a pump to pump it into the house.
There are a few water and tank related videos I've made explaining these things... they are in this playlist ruclips.net/p/PLb9ne7k5ibApazCHpN3kATHLi7kUyufk2
Hope this helps.
@@GrantBurton Thanks a lot. Yes it helps. I do have a pump and a borehole but was wondering if it can pump water into the house if installed. From your explanation, it means a pump can be used to pump water successful into the house without necessarily raising the tank up. I will still watch the suggested video to see how it works. Thanks. Just subscribed.
Absolutely... depending on your water flow and pressure needs, a 0.6kw or 0.75kw pump should be sufficient. Over the past year, we have been using a 0.6kw DAB pump and it's been sufficient.
@@GrantBurton Pleased to hear that. Thanks.
How these huge tanks filled?
Hi Muhammad, they are filled from rainwater runoff from our roof. It takes a while but they do eventually fill.
@@GrantBurton that's great ♥️
great
Thanks very much.
How do you keep it from freezing
Hi John, where we are in South Africa, it doesn’t get cold enough to freeze… so it’s luckily not something we have to worry about.
Been a year, post any issues you may now have, would be interesting.
Hi, I have actually made some follow up install videos where I mention some of the stuff I’ve learned over time… they are all in this playlist ruclips.net/p/PLb9ne7k5ibApazCHpN3kATHLi7kUyufk2&si=Hfkn0pYx86L5LW4J
Hopefully these cover any questions. Thinking quickly though, I don’t recall any serious issues having come up, or at least none that were significant.