Need plumber to install above ground water tank

Questions for the residents, services, suppliers, shops and businesses, get quick answers from the people that live here.
trifca
Member
Member
Posts: 64
Joined: Mon Mar 17, 2014 1:44 pm

Need plumber to install above ground water tank

Post by trifca »

I want to install a 700 liter water tank on my roof top terrace and connect it to my existing water system so that when/IF my main water tank goes dry or the my electric pump goes off I can turn a valve and use the water from the above ground tank using gravity. I will buy the tank but need the PVC piping to be done and valve installed. Am looking for someone to do this? Can anyone suggest a company or some one capable?
We have tried HomePro, Boonthavorn & ThaiWhatsdo they either ONLY do simple install or do NOT install at all.
Thanks
Russ
User avatar
crazy88
Deceased
Deceased
Posts: 1709
Joined: Thu Jun 21, 2007 7:39 am

Re: Need plumber to install above ground water tank

Post by crazy88 »

Any independent builders merchant will either have staff that will do it or the phone numbers of numerous tradespeople.

Crazy 88
trifca
Member
Member
Posts: 64
Joined: Mon Mar 17, 2014 1:44 pm

Re: Need plumber to install above ground water tank

Post by trifca »

HomePro, Boonthavorn & ThaiWhatsdo all said NO and they did not know anyone.....is why I am asking here.... I have already contacted them.
Russ
User avatar
Big Boy
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 45327
Joined: Fri Nov 04, 2005 7:36 pm
Location: Bon Kai

Re: Need plumber to install above ground water tank

Post by Big Boy »

I think crazy88 is referring to the smaller builders merchants.
Championship Stoke City 3 - 0 Plymouth Argyle :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

Points 48; Position 20
trifca
Member
Member
Posts: 64
Joined: Mon Mar 17, 2014 1:44 pm

Re: Need plumber to install above ground water tank

Post by trifca »

OH....OK but I have no idea who they are; can some one give me some names / numbers for smaller ones?
I sure would appreciate. Not sure where to look for them; IF I did I would research myself......
Thank You.
Russ
PJG
Professional
Professional
Posts: 414
Joined: Fri Jan 06, 2006 9:48 am

Re: Need plumber to install above ground water tank

Post by PJG »

Have you checked that your roof terrace can take the weight of a 700 litre water tank.
trifca
Member
Member
Posts: 64
Joined: Mon Mar 17, 2014 1:44 pm

Re: Need plumber to install above ground water tank

Post by trifca »

Yes,I did.we had the architect check it.
chopsticks
Guru
Guru
Posts: 785
Joined: Tue Jun 26, 2007 5:03 am

Re: Need plumber to install above ground water tank

Post by chopsticks »

Try Big Kiang
trifca
Member
Member
Posts: 64
Joined: Mon Mar 17, 2014 1:44 pm

Re: Need plumber to install above ground water tank

Post by trifca »

Where is that located? Is it across from the new Water Park? Do you have a phone number?
Thanks
Russ
chopsticks
Guru
Guru
Posts: 785
Joined: Tue Jun 26, 2007 5:03 am

Re: Need plumber to install above ground water tank

Post by chopsticks »

Google 'Big Kiang'
trifca
Member
Member
Posts: 64
Joined: Mon Mar 17, 2014 1:44 pm

Re: Need plumber to install above ground water tank

Post by trifca »

Thank You, my wife did......
Russ
chopsticks
Guru
Guru
Posts: 785
Joined: Tue Jun 26, 2007 5:03 am

Re: Need plumber to install above ground water tank

Post by chopsticks »

Let us know how it turns out - the weight is the main problem (apart from raising the empty tank) although 700 litres full will only be about the same as 12 Thais standing up there :)
User avatar
PeteC
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 30141
Joined: Tue Mar 23, 2004 7:58 am
Location: All Blacks training camp

Re: Need plumber to install above ground water tank

Post by PeteC »

At 1kg per liter plus weight of tank say 100kg that's 800kg over a span of about 1 square meter. It could be a concern depending on what the roof is made of and how well it was made. I would look into this to assure you're comfortable with it. Pete :cheers:
Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. Source
NOKYAI
Ace
Ace
Posts: 1046
Joined: Mon Feb 16, 2004 1:38 am
Location: Hua hin
Contact:

Re: Need plumber to install above ground water tank

Post by NOKYAI »

I'm sure you have considered this, but just in case.... You will need to have a constant throughput in said tank as water would soon ' go off' . If it is in sunlight I'd also have concerns about things like Legionares due to water temp.
Enjoying 'Retirement'....So many jobs to do, I don't know how I ever had time to work!
trifca
Member
Member
Posts: 64
Joined: Mon Mar 17, 2014 1:44 pm

Re: Need plumber to install above ground water tank

Post by trifca »

Sorry you lost me; many many people have tanks here in Thailand. You mean I can not store for an emergency? How long can it stay there?
Post Reply