Large volume water storage?

[Houndoc]

Anyone do above ground water storage of 500+ gallons? I didn't plan ahead when built the house and put in underground, but looking into water storage options and need to think big.

With the horses, in the summer can go through 50-100 gallons a day just to keep them hydrated, so trying to figure best system for an emergency reserve for human and animal use is more than a few cases of bottled water.

Any experience would be appreciated.

 

[Cody]

Ya, those totes are super versatile. You can get them up to 330 gallons I think too.

 

[Hickey]

The problem we've seen with the IBC totes is algea growth. If you can keep the light out, you can keep it at bay. We'll be getting a black tank from Tractor Supply this year to replace them.

 

[BCGPER]

The off grid folks here use the black 1000 gallon tanks. There are companies here who deliver that quantity, but most haul it in, in the smaller plastic totes.

Home Depot here stocks them, so I’m sure you could order one in. I don’t know how you’ll handle the freeze issue, we don’t deal with that here. The people in the higher elevations here (6000ft) use these same tanks, but all their piping is buried.

 

[Houndoc]

The problem we've seen with the IBC totes is algea growth. If you can keep the light out, you can keep it at bay. We'll be getting a black tank from Tractor Supply this year to replace them.

Algae growth and space are the difficulties with the totes- looking for ways to minimize the footprint. Freezing is a concern as well. Frozen water doesn't do much for storage.
I have looked into the large, black tanks on-line, have not priced Tractor Supply. Will have to do that.

 

[Cody]

I have an 850 gallon holding tank at the brewery, that I only paid like $550 bucks for.

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One of their vendors is in Tooele. I couldn't use one of those tanks to save shipping because it was the wrong dimensions for my space, but if you're not as limited, you can probably pick it up yourself.

As for algae, it may not be in the budget, but I use a big UV filter (Viqua D4 Premium) that is set on a timer to recirculate the holding tank for an hour every day. You probably don't need the full filter capabilities, but I bet you could put together a UV recirculation system for under a thousand from something like this

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Also, if it's constantly recirculating, it probably couldn't freeze. I doubt we ever get cold enough for the tank itself to freeze anyway, but any lines would be at risk.

If it's any help, you're welcome to come see how my system is setup.

Cody

 

[mesha]

I have an 850 gallon holding tank at the brewery, that I only paid like $550 bucks for.

Water Tanks | Plastic-Mart

Ensure access to clean and reliable water with our high-quality water tanks. Explore a range of sizes and materials to suit your needs. Shop now for peace of mind.

www.plastic-mart.com

One of their vendors is in Tooele. I couldn't use one of those tanks to save shipping because it was the wrong dimensions for my space, but if you're not as limited, you can probably pick it up yourself.

As for algae, it may not be in the budget, but I use a big UV filter (Viqua D4 Premium) that is set on a timer to recirculate the holding tank for an hour every day. You probably don't need the full filter capabilities, but I bet you could put together a UV recirculation system for under a thousand from something like this

Viqua Whole Home D4 Premium w/ LCD Screen

The Viqua Whole Home D4 Premium w/ LCD Screen is a UV light that delivers on performance and functionality without sacrificing flow rate. This compact system is effective at eliminating bacteria, cysts, viruses, and much more using UV light as a filtering method. The Viqua D4 Premium features a...

www.waterfilters.net

Also, if it's constantly recirculating, it probably couldn't freeze. I doubt we ever get cold enough for the tank itself to freeze anyway, but any lines would be at risk.

If it's any help, you're welcome to come see how my system is setup.

Cody

This is some good info, thanks Cody.

 

[Cody]

That might be the first helpful post from me in over a decade!

 

[Tonkaman]

You could always heat trace the water lines and just have it thermostatically controlled.

 

[Houndoc]

I have an 850 gallon holding tank at the brewery, that I only paid like $550 bucks for.

Water Tanks | Plastic-Mart

Ensure access to clean and reliable water with our high-quality water tanks. Explore a range of sizes and materials to suit your needs. Shop now for peace of mind.

www.plastic-mart.com

One of their vendors is in Tooele. I couldn't use one of those tanks to save shipping because it was the wrong dimensions for my space, but if you're not as limited, you can probably pick it up yourself.

As for algae, it may not be in the budget, but I use a big UV filter (Viqua D4 Premium) that is set on a timer to recirculate the holding tank for an hour every day. You probably don't need the full filter capabilities, but I bet you could put together a UV recirculation system for under a thousand from something like this

Viqua Whole Home D4 Premium w/ LCD Screen

The Viqua Whole Home D4 Premium w/ LCD Screen is a UV light that delivers on performance and functionality without sacrificing flow rate. This compact system is effective at eliminating bacteria, cysts, viruses, and much more using UV light as a filtering method. The Viqua D4 Premium features a...

www.waterfilters.net

Also, if it's constantly recirculating, it probably couldn't freeze. I doubt we ever get cold enough for the tank itself to freeze anyway, but any lines would be at risk.

If it's any help, you're welcome to come see how my system is setup.

Cody

Great info. I will take you up on looking at your system before I buy anything.

 

[Cody]

Anyone interested in my 850 gallon holding tank? I'm toying with going to 1225 gallons to give me a bit more wiggle room.

Cody

 

[Hickey]

Anyone interested in my 850 gallon holding tank? I'm toying with going to 1225 gallons to give me a bit more wiggle room.

Cody

I might be.

 

[Houndoc]

Anyone interested in my 850 gallon holding tank? I'm toying with going to 1225 gallons to give me a bit more wiggle room.

Cody

If Hickey doesn't take it, let me know.

 

[Cody]

I'd probably take $500 for it. Like everything, prices have doubled on them.

The caveat is my new one would be 12 weeks out looks like.

 

[Hickey]

I'd probably take $500 for it. Like everything, prices have doubled on them.

The caveat is my new one would be 12 weeks out looks like.

I want to bury my water tank, so I better pass on it.

 

[Houndoc]

about what are the dimensions of it?

 

[Cody]

It's 60" diameter, and about 72" tall

 

[Houndoc]

It's 60" diameter, and about 72" tall

When I get back in town next week I will do some measuring, but should work well.

 

[Houndoc]

When I get back in town next week I will do some measuring, but should work well.

Any time frame on you getting your new tank?

 

[Cody]

Well they are like 12-14 weeks out, and I got distracted and haven't ordered it yet ha ha. SQUIRREL!