water storage, North Florida

[Frankie the Fink]

Even my little Florida town of Oakland has its own water tank similar to the pictures above.

[Big bob]

Ok now that you told your problem here is your solution.

First ignore Doug's replacement he just has a need to show his ignorance.

Now click on this and pick out what fits your needs best.


https://www.rpssolarpumps.com/

[ft laud mike]

Thanks,
I looked at and spoke with them
2 issues:
it is supposed to be a DIY, but I'm not keen DIY with electricity at the volt/amps involved.
and cost of system, on top of getting well dug
I may eventually I may go that route down the road, but for now I'm going to use a generator I already have.

[Bruze]

Originally Posted by Frankie the Fink

Even my little Florida town of Oakland has its own water tank similar to the pictures above.

But muni water supplies are chlorinated and whatever else they're doing to keep the stored water potable. Don't know what the OP plans.

I mentioned this in Post #44

[ft laud mike]

Originally Posted by Bruze

But muni water supplies are chlorinated and whatever else they're doing to keep the stored water potable. Don't know what the OP plans.

I mentioned this in Post #44

didn't think you guys would be interested in the minutia of my plans.
Yes, I plan on putting filtration , I need to get the well, get water tested and then see what needs to be filtered

[Big bob]

What are they charging you for the pump?

[ft laud mike]

Originally Posted by Big bob

What are they charging you for the pump?

1 hp 220 v with 11.5 A draw
$736.73

[ft laud mike]

double tap

[Big bob]

Can you have a shipping container there? I have used them for secure storage and put the caged tanks on top of them for water pressure when I first buy vacant land.

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by ft laud mike

yep, that is , in fact a water storage device...shocking in the sun. It is nothing but a giant holding tank. Many cities use them to hold water even in Florida, for drinking.
amazing right?

What's truly amazing is you thinking that a municipal water tower is the same as a 500 gallon tank for personal use. A water tower like that has a near constant demand, recirculation when demand is low, and constant monitoring of chlorine residual.

[GTOguy]

OP, you need Yadkin to straighten you out. If you actually hire him for a modest fee, you won't regret it. He's a Civil Engineer and knows this stuff inside and out.

[Bruze]

Originally Posted by ft laud mike

didn't think you guys would be interested in the minutia of my plans.
Yes, I plan on putting filtration , I need to get the well, get water tested and then see what needs to be filtered

"Minutia" seems to be a way of life on the internet.

If you make one wrong or inaccurate word in a post, someone will call you on it and, apparently, that then invalidates your entire post. Or you will be called gay.

Also, retained knowledge that one learned before Algore invented the internet is worthless. If you don't have a Google link then you're a freaking idiot.

[MadInNc]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

What's truly amazing is you thinking that a municipal water tower is the same as a 500 gallon tank for personal use. A water tower like that has a near constant demand, recirculation when demand is low, and constant monitoring of chlorine residual.

Originally Posted by GTOguy

OP, you need Yadkin to straighten you out. If you actually hire him for a modest fee, you won't regret it. He's a Civil Engineer and knows this stuff inside and out.

You both, self proclaimed expert and butt dog know nothing compared to @Raazor

[BayouCountry]

Originally Posted by ft laud mike

1 hp 220 v with 11.5 A draw
$736.73

What was the quote for the RPS solar pump system? $3,000 ? If a tank runs you $1,000 you are half way there for solar and a cleaner setup with fresh water. Seems easier than messing with a large tank.

Looks like the main problem with solar is nighttime. That may make your tank solution more desirable.

[ft laud mike]

Originally Posted by Big bob

Can you have a shipping container there? I have used them for secure storage and put the caged tanks on top of them for water pressure when I first buy vacant land.

I like the idea and have considered it but
The issue is shipping/ transportation out to the 40 acres, same issue as my original question. This is not a big deal, I just wanted to know if I was overlooking a cheaper option

[ft laud mike]

Originally Posted by BayouCountry

What was the quote for the RPS solar pump system? $3,000 ? If a tank runs you $1,000 you are half way there for solar and a cleaner setup with fresh water. Seems easier than messing with a large tank.

I would want the storage tank either way, and I still have to get the well drilled, RPS does not drill wells

[BayouCountry]

Originally Posted by ft laud mike

I would want the storage tank either way, and I still have to get the well drilled, RPS does not drill wells

And solves the problem of night time water you would have with solar.

[ft laud mike]

True, but I'm going with the lower cost version right now
maybe in the future if this is not suitable
and as I mentioned earlier, RPS does not drill wells, nor do they hook up the electrical. at 11.5 amps and 220 volts, I'm not willing to play with it. In the future maybe I'll get an electrician to look at it and give me an estimate

[Big bob]

I know what you are dealing with I have done it many times. Well drillers want to give you a turn key price with them providing everything so they can maximize their profits. But most don't do solar or windmill. I have done both solar is DC current and easier than you think and with a backup battery no storage needed. I just find one that will drill and case the well. It is not always easy to find one to do it because they think you are trying to screw them. I just tell them what I am doing and offer them the job. They run away once they figure out they are responsible to stick a half a ton on a pin 30 to 40 feet in the air.But there are ones out there that will just punch a hole for you if you try hard enough.

[GTOguy]

Originally Posted by MadInNc

You both, self proclaimed expert and butt dog know nothing compared to @Raazor

That may well be, but you're still a turd.