[Rogue Trader]

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! )

[dd]

What is your water pressure and how much water do you use in an average day ?

[Rogue Trader]

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

[elite mike]

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

[dd]

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.

[trevor povey]

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

[windowwashers]

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

[alanwilson]

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.

[matt]

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

[Rogue Trader]

currently around 2000 ltrs but will want it to cater for 2-3 times that amount.

[dd]

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.