A 3 step process on how to install a water storage tank.
Above ground water tank installation.
Above ground water tanks.
If it is put below ground the weight of the earth around the tank will cause the walls to collapse.
We do make septic and cistern tanks that are designed to be buried.
Concrete and compacted material.
Site preparation and maintenance.
Flexible hose from pumps to allow movement if installed installation considerations.
Tank must then be filled with water above ground height then back filled with bedding sand or metal dust.
Consult factory for above ground installs.
Uniform compaction free from soft spots and on level ground.
Installation of a new 5 000 gallon poly water tank at the ranch.
1 prepare the tank base there are 2 types of bases you can prepare for a water storage tank.
Tanks are for burial.
Installing a water tank can be very simple now you know what you will be using it for.
Cement stabilise this fill medium.
To maximise the life of your tank you can prepare your site as follows.
All water tanks must be vented with minimum 2 diameter pipe.
Installation of a new 5 000 gallon poly water tank at the ranch.
Tanks can be either placed on a 75 100mm bed of crusher dust not sand levelled boxed and compacted or 100mm thick concrete pad.
See water waste management tanks under the products tab at the top of the page.
Here is a quick process that i found very easy to understand.
Tanks specifically designed for above ground use cannot be put underground.