Need plumber to install above ground water tank

[Nereus]

The water will stagnate and may become dangerous to use if left sitting for a long period. Just how long depends on several factors, such as how clean it was to start with, the type of tank material, shaded or in the sun, etc., etc.

You could try K. Sang on 081 991 2677, or his shop, 032 51 1376. Have not seen him for awhile, and he does not speak English, but he does know what he is doing.

[Dannie Boy]

What you may need to do is have the new tank as your main feed of water, at least that way you won't have the stagnant water issue to worry about and on the basis that you're unlikely to get a power cut lasting more than a few hours, you will still be able to use the tank as a gravity feed.

[chopsticks]

The water will stagnate and may become dangerous to use if left sitting for a long period. Just how long depends on several factors, such as how clean it was to start with, the type of tank material, shaded or in the sun, etc., etc.

You could try K. Sang on 081 991 2677, or his shop, 032 51 1376. Have not seen him for awhile, and he does not speak English, but he does know what he is doing.

How do they manage in the villages where rainwater is collected and stored for many months before being used for drinking and washing ? Those large pots they use keep the sun out and are covered but that's about all.

[bsdk1960]

interesting reading :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legionnaires%27_disease

[chopsticks]

AFAIK they only add something to stop the mosquitoes breeding.

[Nereus]

How do they manage in the villages where rainwater is collected and stored for many months before being used for drinking and washing ? Those large pots they use keep the sun out and are covered but that's about all.

Cast iron guts I suppose!

As I posted, there are many reason:
Rain water is clean to start with(well, after the crap from the roof has been flushed away!)
Stoneware and /or tin tanks do not let in sunlight, which is a big part of the problem. Village jars are rarely plumbed in, so each time Somchai needs some nam he dips it out, which helps keep the water agitated and aerated. But I guess that the biggest thing is the quality of the water to start with.

[NOKYAI]

Also people do die......my mother in law died through infected water using the big pot thing. I would think that after a couple of weeks the water should be replaced, or as others say plumb it in to your system so it is constantly changed. I'm finally getting mains water at my house and will use the large underground tank, but it has a ball cock system to keep it topped up. I'll still collect rainwater and use that as well.

[trifca]

Found a really good plumber that did the job in half day and rate was reasonable.
Thanks All.
Russ

[bsdk1960]

^^ maybe you could share his number with us,I'm sure someone gonna need a good reasonel priced plumber one day.

[trifca]

Yes that is a good Idea, his name is Soombat and phone number is 0810068206. He is very reliable and is very reasonable.
Hope this is helpful.
Russ

[bsdk1960]

^^ thanks I'm sure it could be helpfull for me