A properly laid foundation is essential for any water tank. Every 1000 liters of water weighs 1 ton, so it is very important to consider creating a foundation that can support the weight of the entire tank.
- Types of tank placement:
- Tower made of iron frame that has no gaps in the base of the tank
- Tower made of reinforced concrete
- Dak of reinforced concrete
- Ground floor of reinforced concrete or masonry
- The foundation for the base of the tank must be clean, flat, tight and even (water level)
- The placement location for building the foundation must be solid and stable
- The width of the foundation must be greater than the diameter of the
- Do not place a water tank over buried piping and/or cable installations that may require service or maintenance.
- Placement of the location of the tank must be avoided from areas / locations that have mobility and busy traffic
- Do not install the water tank above an underground structure such as a warehouse, septic tank, sewer, etc
Polyethylene tanks have a tolerance limit for expansion/shrinkage elasticity, which is 3% of the tank dimensions. All tank joints shall have provisions that allow movement when the tank expands/contracts due to changes in temperature and load. Here are tips on installing a water tank to the pump:
- Use the pump according to the pressure needed
- The pump is positioned where it is easy to check if a problem occurs
- Place the pump as close as possible to the water source, because reducing the suction pipe distance will increase the power of the discharge
- Installation of the pump must not be directly or close to the tank outlet
- Use flexible connections to protect tank walls from pump vibration
- The pump must be fastened (bolted) firmly to the holder, to avoid movement and vibration of the pump while it is operating
- Reduce the number of bends in pipe joints to prevent leaks in pipe installations and minimize power resistance
- Install a Sand Filter (strainer) for water sources that are easily sucked in by dirt