Have you thought about collecting and using rainwater?
Have you been thinking about installing a tank to collect rainwater? A water tank can reduce your dependence on mains water supply, but you will have to give some thought to how the water will be transferred out of the tank. Collecting the rainwater is a vital first step, but the water can only benefit you if you can move it into your property, and to do that you will need to buy a pump. Water tank pumps are available in a large range of sizes, so you must think carefully about which will be most appropriate for your situation. Here are three things that you must address when transferring the water.
What will your piping look like?
Before you can transfer the water out of the tank, you must choose the appropriate pump and piping to take the water to its destination. Think about the location of your tank and what piping solution would be the right option. Think about what rooms you want to reach and where they are in relation to the tank. If you need to pump the water from ground level up to the top of your property, then you will need to look at water tank pumps that are powerful enough to force the water that high.
How much water pressure is needed?
It's often not enough that the water from the tank can reach your property. You must also consider what the water pressure will need to be when it reaches your home. The desired water pressure will depend on several things. If you want to use the water to slowly fill a washing machine, cistern or another tank, then you could probably manage with fairly low pressure. If you want to use the water to power a shower or to run several taps in different places around the building, then you must find water tank pumps that can produce a much greater water pressure
Have you found the right water pump?
While the pressure that water tank pumps can produce is important, that can't be the only factor by which they are judged. Sometimes, it is possible to fit a water pump that is too big. An overly large pump will increase your fuel costs and could be noisy to operate, making your home an unpleasant environment. Make sure that you study the pump specifications thoroughly before committing to a purchase.
For more information about water tank pumps, reach out to a professional.