Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast
Results 1 to 25 of 53
  1. #1
    I am in Jail
    stroller's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Last Online
    12-03-2019 @ 09:53 AM
    Location
    out of range
    Posts
    23,025

    A budget Water Tank

    Another quality project I'll share as it progresses.

    It's the rainy season now, so better get that extra tank sorted while there is rain water to collect.

    Start off with having your trusted builder dig a hole (don't forget to specify that it should stay within your land borders):





    I was advised to put down some large stones before pouring the concrete base, so off we went to the nearby river:




    All local, organic pebbles, nothing less would do.

    Quite a nice location for me to relax in the shadow and take some pics:





    Well, at 150/day, they can't complain, took them out to some nice scenery where they could do some weight-lifting to keep fit. I even paid for the rice-wine after work.



  2. #2
    Thailand Expat
    Join Date
    Jun 2005
    Last Online
    @
    Posts
    8,184
    I am konfused. A water tank will cost a person from B6,000-14,000 for a quality one.

    Exactly what are you trying to do? I am a cheap bastard always willing to learn...

    BTW, the pics are excellent!

  3. #3
    Thailand Expat
    aging one's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2005
    Last Online
    @
    Posts
    22,622
    Quote Originally Posted by hillbilly
    am konfused. A water tank will cost a person from B6,000-14,000 for a quality one. Exactly what are you trying to do? I am a cheap bastard always willing to learn... BTW, the pics are excellent!
    I have just gotten off the floor from laughing mate. How did you write what I was thinking. Even cheaper out here. Good quality knockoffs.

  4. #4
    Dis-member
    Dougal's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2005
    Last Online
    Yesterday @ 07:17 AM
    Location
    Head Rock
    Posts
    3,507
    That looks like a nice place to relax Stroll, what part of Thailand is that?

  5. #5
    I am in Jail
    stroller's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Last Online
    12-03-2019 @ 09:53 AM
    Location
    out of range
    Posts
    23,025
    That's Nan province, I have no idea how much it will cost me, I stopped asking silly questions they can't answer. But considerably less than stated above.

    I'll keep you updated as the project will progress.

  6. #6
    I'm in Jail
    Butterfly's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Last Online
    12-06-2021 @ 11:13 PM
    Posts
    39,832
    where do you put the water in that tank ? I am not sure I understand those pics !!!

  7. #7
    I am in Jail
    stroller's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Last Online
    12-03-2019 @ 09:53 AM
    Location
    out of range
    Posts
    23,025
    This is a step-by-step guide.
    No watertank yet, the base for it to stand on isn't in place yet.

  8. #8
    I am in Jail
    stroller's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Last Online
    12-03-2019 @ 09:53 AM
    Location
    out of range
    Posts
    23,025
    Ok, today they got the cement mixer out:



    I had the opportunity to save some real money and get rid of some building rubble at the same time, as it was used to fill the base together with the pebbles and concrete:






    Tomorrow they'll deliver the prefab segments for the tank.

  9. #9
    Thailand Expat
    Join Date
    Jun 2005
    Last Online
    @
    Posts
    8,184
    Ok, I am a dumb ass Amerikan. However, even my wife looked at your photos and still (we) can not figure out what is going on.
    Last edited by hillbilly; 21-06-2006 at 08:15 PM.

  10. #10
    I am in Jail
    stroller's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Last Online
    12-03-2019 @ 09:53 AM
    Location
    out of range
    Posts
    23,025
    So far it's just a concrete base for the tank.

    All will be revealed tomorrow.

    Btw, I reckon it should cost me around 2000bt, including a pipeline into the kitchen -we have pumped ground-water in there, which isn't drinking quality, but rain water is.

  11. #11
    Member
    Curious George's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Last Online
    @
    Location
    Florida
    Posts
    318
    Maybe stack a few concrete rings like for DD's sewage tank? I've seen that sort used around Chiang Rai to collect the rainwater.

  12. #12
    The Pikey Hunter
    Gerbil's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2006
    Last Online
    @
    Location
    Roasting a Hedgehog
    Posts
    12,355
    Is 'Smeg' burried under there by any chance?

  13. #13
    Member
    Itchy's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Last Online
    07-02-2019 @ 08:58 PM
    Posts
    827
    There's some information you might find helpful here http://www.montana.edu/wwwpb/pubs/mt9707.html

  14. #14
    I am in Jail
    stroller's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Last Online
    12-03-2019 @ 09:53 AM
    Location
    out of range
    Posts
    23,025
    Quote Originally Posted by Curious George
    Maybe stack a few concrete rings like for DD's sewage tank? I've seen that sort used around Chiang Rai to collect the rainwater.
    Bingo!

    And here they are, delivering the segments, had to cut down some shrubs and remove an electric pole:



    The truck got stuck in the mud:



    By now, someone noted that they wouldn't be able to swing the hydrolic arm to unload the rings:



    Oh well, it's good to have workers on board who can spot when something is about to go wrong.

    So I'll need to hire a few guys to carry and stack up the rings, as they're in front of the house now:



    Good job they removed the electric pole, so the cables didn't get in the way too much while unloading:


  15. #15
    Thailand Expat
    Join Date
    Jun 2005
    Last Online
    @
    Posts
    8,184
    Appreciate the update. When the tanks fill up, what are you going to do with the overflow?

  16. #16
    Member
    Itchy's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Last Online
    07-02-2019 @ 08:58 PM
    Posts
    827
    I see the chickens left their mark on the concrete base. Better make sure you put a lid on the tank, incase they get any ideas about leaving something in your water.

  17. #17
    I'm in Jail
    Butterfly's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Last Online
    12-06-2021 @ 11:13 PM
    Posts
    39,832
    I don't get it. Why go through so many loops and so much time when you can buy at HomePro for less than 10K

  18. #18
    I am in Jail
    stroller's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Last Online
    12-03-2019 @ 09:53 AM
    Location
    out of range
    Posts
    23,025
    Not much of my time, apart from taking the pics.
    But considerably less money spent...

    It will have an overflow pipe, I improve the design of the old tank, not sure whether I'll simply let the water run its course or put some effort into it - feed a fishpond or something.

  19. #19
    I am in Jail
    stroller's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Last Online
    12-03-2019 @ 09:53 AM
    Location
    out of range
    Posts
    23,025
    Here we go:








  20. #20
    Thailand Expat
    aging one's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2005
    Last Online
    @
    Posts
    22,622
    My 2,000 liter tank is underground. Looks better there. We built the sala over it. But the sala floor can open for access to the tank.

  21. #21
    Member
    Itchy's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Last Online
    07-02-2019 @ 08:58 PM
    Posts
    827
    Have you worked out how long its going to take to fill your tank with water. I reckon a couple of good downpours and you'll be full to overflowing.

    Make sure you put a filter on the inlet to stop leaves, dead birds/insects, dust and the like getting washed in, and a scean against mosquittoes taking up residence.

  22. #22
    I am in Jail
    stroller's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Last Online
    12-03-2019 @ 09:53 AM
    Location
    out of range
    Posts
    23,025
    Sorry, no progress on the tank yet.

    Been away for a couple of days, and the guy decided to do the fence first. Apparently I need a 5 meter wide gate, though I haven't even got a car...

    This time I nailed the bugger though, today he's been busy digging out all the posts he cemented in without my approval...

  23. #23
    Khun Marmite
    RDN's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2005
    Last Online
    19-03-2016 @ 06:03 PM
    Location
    ราไวย์, ภูเก็ต
    Posts
    3,165
    Quote Originally Posted by stroller
    ...By now, someone noted that they wouldn't be able to swing the hydrolic arm to unload the rings...
    No reverse gear on that truck?

  24. #24
    Somewhere Travelling
    man with no head's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Last Online
    21-10-2012 @ 07:09 PM
    Posts
    4,833
    It's probably cheaper to pay someone to push it backwards

    Interesting idea but will the base support the weight? Each gallon of water weighs 8 pounds.

  25. #25
    Have you got any cheese Thetyim's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2006
    Last Online
    @
    Location
    Mousehole
    Posts
    20,893
    A real gallon of water weighs 10lbs, but as Stroller isn't UK or US lets go for a litre of water =1 Kg.

    If I understand you correctly Stroll this is going to be your drinking water supply. That would mean you are ging to save 10 baht for every 20 litres.

    I presume the water will be collected off the roof.
    You must leave the gutters DISCONNECTED from the tank and let the first few gallons, sorry litres, run off or you get a tank full of dusty water.
    Try and install this bit in a dry postion.

Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •