When I graduated from university and moved into my own place, the only house I could afford was right near a manufacturing plant. At first, I thought living in the industrial part of the city would be a nightmare, but it actually turned out to be fascinating. I quickly developed an interest in industrial equipment and supplies, and spent many evenings walking around the factories to get a better look at what was going on inside. Since then, I've moved to a quiet part of the city, but my interest in industry never waned. Since I don't have the luxury of being able to visit the industrial district anymore, I thought I'd do the next best thing--start a blog about it!
The location of your water tank plays a very crucial role regarding how useful it will be in meeting your needs. Even with the right type of water tank, it may not be as functional as you had anticipated if you have it installed in the wrong place. There are a few factors that will determine the ideal location for your water tank. While your contractor, plumber or water tank installation expert will always help you choose the right site, it's imperative that you know what to expect so that in case you have any other projects that involve erecting structures, they don't interfere with the water tank installation and make the entire project quite costly. With that in mind, here is a guide to help you select the perfect location to install tanks like round water tanks.
Check with Your Local Council First
Local council regulations will always apply when it comes to many projects involving home additions. Therefore, check with your local council first and find out whether any regulations will come into play regarding the placement of your water tank. You may be required to install the tank a given distance from property lines. Perhaps the tank should be away from the view of the street. Failing to confirm with your local council can result in unnecessary fines or penalties if your installation doesn't comply with the set regulations.
Consider the Location of Downpipes
The location of the pipework from your roof can also point you in the right direction regarding the ideal location for your water tank. It's usually recommended that you install your water tank as close as possible to the downpipes. Doing this will make it easier to connect the necessary pipes to your tank and make your water harvesting system more efficient. While the water tank doesn't have to be just right next to the downpipes, installing it far from those pipes may call for the diversion of some of the pipes, which will increase your installation costs.
Look at the Slope of the Site
The perfect place to install your water tank is on level ground, preferably away from the retaining walls. You don't want to excavate part of your site just to level the ground because that will only lead to more expenses.
Consider Proximity to the Usage Areas
Look at where you need the water to be used the most. Is it your laundry, the toilets or your pool? Install your tank as close as possible to such areas so that you only have to run shorter pipes and incur less expenses.