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Title: Static tank setup
Post by: Rogue Trader on February 10, 2009, 08:01:35 pm
Ive been talking and talking and talking about getting a static tank setup as opposed to on board filtration but have not got round to it the main reason being the cost , w/c supply co's are all quoting upwards of a grand to supply me with what i need and this is the reason i have never bitten the bullett and gone for it , i want to do it as cheply as possible so can anyone tell me the minimum i need to spend on it and advice on what i need (i currently have a merlin and a water meter! :'()
Title: Re: Static tank setup
Post by: dd on February 10, 2009, 08:06:39 pm
What is your water pressure and how much water do you use in an average day ?
Title: Re: Static tank setup
Post by: Rogue Trader on February 10, 2009, 08:08:20 pm
water pressure is no problem and i use up to 500 ltrs per day but will want the tank to cater for me and 1/2 others in the future
Title: Re: Static tank setup
Post by: elite mike on February 10, 2009, 08:18:15 pm
hi matt seems dear to me mate

i would get a couple of ibcs, have a look on ebay

also  i would get shot of the merlin, especially as your on a meter :'(

also a sub pump, ebay again, have a look in the marine section under bilge pumps

hope this helps

mike

Title: Re: Static tank setup
Post by: dd on February 10, 2009, 08:22:51 pm
Cheap option is ro-man 300 gpd unit. Produces good quality water but a bit slowly. If you have it running 24/7 should not be a problem, especially if you have a large IBC. Soap National was selling 300 gpd unit for £199 + Vat last I looked.

These units have a waste ratio around 50-60%, so loads better than a merlin.
Title: Re: Static tank setup
Post by: trevor povey on February 10, 2009, 08:32:11 pm
ibc tank off ciu ....£40


200 gpd              £2oo



transfer hose
and pump          £65


On top of this I had some plumbing works done to get a cold water feed to my garage which cost £150
Title: Re: Static tank setup
Post by: windowwashers on February 10, 2009, 10:10:44 pm
ibc tank off ciu ....£40


200 gpd              £2oo



transfer hose
and pump          £65


On top of this I had some plumbing works done to get a cold water feed to my garage which cost £150
you can get a 300gpd for a lot less than £200 second hand, I would scan the for sale section
Title: Re: Static tank setup
Post by: alanwilson on February 10, 2009, 10:41:10 pm
2 x 1000ltr IBC = £80

4040 kit (gapswater) = £500

Transfer hose and Pump = £65

Total = £645

Faster, better.

Add on a di vessel if you haven't got one already.
Title: Re: Static tank setup
Post by: matt on February 11, 2009, 11:52:25 am
Ive been talking and talking and talking about getting a static tank setup as opposed to on board filtration but have not got round to it the main reason being the cost , w/c supply co's are all quoting upwards of a grand to supply me with what i need and this is the reason i have never bitten the bullett and gone for it , i want to do it as cheply as possible so can anyone tell me the minimum i need to spend on it and advice on what i need (i currently have a merlin and a water meter! :'()

hi

first you need to know how much water you use per week

i know of a fair few who are oversold on the water production side of things, i get messages over on the DIY forum about it all the time
Title: Re: Static tank setup
Post by: Rogue Trader on February 11, 2009, 08:49:33 pm
currently around 2000 ltrs but will want it to cater for 2-3 times that amount.
Title: Re: Static tank setup
Post by: dd on February 11, 2009, 09:01:28 pm
A 300 gpd ro-man unit would cope with 2000 litres a week OK. Though it would need to run most of the time.

If you want to go up to 6000 though you would probably be best off with a 4040 ro and either 2 1000 litre IBCs or one 2000 litre tank. 4040 are twice the cost or more of a 300 gpd unit.

IMO don't get 2nd hand unit as the membranes may not be in good condition and as I found out can deteriorate if stored and not in use.