Installing a water tank offers many benefits. In the past, most households installed water tanks to replace brick water tanks. However, in order for the water tank to promote its full effects as well as the long-term use of the water tank, the installation is extremely important. So, let’s immediately refer to the construction and installation steps of the water tank with P69 Company in the article below!

What standards should be followed when installing a water tank?

Attaching a water tank is not a simple task, you need to follow each of the following principles to have a comfortable and durable water tank during use!

Choose a water tank with a guaranteed capacity for your needs:

Water tanks have a very diverse capacity from 350 liters to 20,000 liters for household and industrial use. Depending on the level of use of each family, enterprise or depending on the number of users, there are types of water tanks with different volumes as follows:

• Water tank 350 liters to 500 liters : 1-2 users.
• 1000 liter water tank: 2-3 people.
• 1500 liter water tank: 3-4 people.
• 2000 liter water tank: 4-5 people.
• Water tank from 2500 – 3000L: 5-6 people
• 5000 liter – 6000 liter water tank: suitable for shops, restaurants, small projects, etc.
• Capacity from 7000 to 30000 liters is used for large-scale industrial parks…

Choosing the right water tank capacity will help save money and electricity. Please refer and choose for yourself a suitable water tank!

Choose a water tank made from the right material for the water source

Depending on the type of water source, you choose the appropriate type of water tank:

For water that is salty, alum and contains a lot of acid, you should choose a plastic water tank. There are many types of plastic water tanks on the market, including reputable brands such as: Nam Thanh plastic water tank, Tan A Dai Thanh plastic water tank, Toan My plastic water tank, megasun water tank or hwata water tank…

As for clean water, pure well water…you can use stainless steel tanks.

• Stainless steel water tank:  Using 304 stainless steel material, bringing beauty to the house, durable over time, but it can only hold clean and treated water. Do not use stainless steel water tanks for water contaminated with salt and alum.
• Plastic water tank:  Using virgin plastic material, can be used with all kinds of water sources without worrying about corrosion.

Should you choose to install a horizontal water tank or a vertical water tank?

Choosing a standing or lying water tank is very important. You need to refer to the drawing of the foot of the water tank and the water tank to find the right product for your family’s needs..

• Standing water tank:  Usually used for families with small ceiling space, suitable for installation for houses under 3 floors to ensure safety in heavy rain and high winds. Freestanding water tanks are cheaper, with greater water pressure.
• Horizontal water tank:  Applicable to high-rise buildings, the installation area is large, the surface in contact with the ground is high so it is sure. Don’t worry about bad weather or rain. Suitable for homes with wide ceilings. The price is more expensive but the safety is higher, heavy rain and wind are not afraid of tipping. Horizontal water tanks can be installed for families with 3 floors or more. The design is horizontal, so gravity is evenly distributed, without affecting the ceiling. Attaching a water tank to a horizontal water tank is also easier and simpler.

Which location to install the water tank is most suitable?

• Water tanks are usually located on the roof or terrace, in the back porch of households.
• However, the most common place to place the water tank is usually on the roof to have a relative height. Make it easier for water to flow and distribute to other devices in the home. Avoid situations where the flow is weak or the water in the tank is exhausted and cannot flow down.
• The water tank also needs to have a place to suit feng shui. Helping homeowners have health and convenience in business. Convenient location is east, behind the house.
• The location of the water tank must be flat and capable of bearing two to four times the load of the water tank.
• The contact point of the base surface with the roof or the place where the water tank is located must ensure a certain degree of rigidity, withstand good forces to help the water tank balance and have the most solid feeling.

For the case of a hard roof (concrete) with a slope of not more than 5%:

Then choose the most convenient location, with few people passing below. The surface is made flat so that the water tank and sturdy stand can be installed.

For hard roofs with a slope above 5%.

It is necessary to build supports (steel, brick, concrete…) or a flat floor that is closely linked to the roof so that the rack and water tank can be placed on top.

In the case of soft roofs (corrugated iron, tile, cement firbo).

Do not install a water tank. In case of force majeure, it is placed only when the following criteria are met: creating a support pillar that closely connects to the roof and has stability; the structure must be checked and evaluated for bearing capacity when the tank has water; take measures to ensure safety and prevent danger when storms occur.

Where should the water tank be placed?

The use position for mounting the water tank must be on a flat surface and have a bearing capacity higher than the weight of the water tank when full.

The contact surface of the base part with the surface of the installation location must be safe. Sufficient hardness to avoid settlement, tilting the tank after installation. Absolutely make sure the water tank is stable and stable after installation.

Absolutely do not install the water tank in any position?

• Should not be installed on, close to the edge of the wall, ceiling, railing edge, etc.
• Do not mount the water tank on rough surface, insufficient load bearing….
• Do not put bricks, stones, wood … the surface of the installation location must be hard. Make sure not to deform during the bath time.
• Do not install above, near, above aisles, doors, etc. where many people pass by. Because this position can be dangerous for everyone if the water tank encounters an unexpected problem.

Accessories for installing water tanks

This is a solution to increase the strength and stability of the water tank on the roof, including:

• The support system is firmly anchored to the roof or supporting posts.
• Using steel belt to cover the top and body of the tank, fix the tank.
• Use steel wire with a diameter of over 4mm to anchor the tank to the roof floor.
• Set the water tank rack separately according to the installation position.

In order to achieve safety and convenience in use, you need to firmly grasp the water tank installation diagram in a scientific way so that you can install the water tank yourself or check the condition of the water tank easily.

Steps to install vertical plastic water tank

• First check the water inlet, outlet and drain before attaching the water tank. Then use a wrench and wrench to turn the threads counterclockwise.
• Place the water tank and stand on its side so that the legs are in contact with the 2 inclined points of the bottom of the tub. Place the bottom of the tub on the base of the stand.
• Slowly raise both the tub and the base vertically.
• Next you need to position the ledges and veins to match the base.
• Then it is necessary to tighten the screw holders to the base tightly to prevent tipping during storms.

Steps to install horizontal plastic water tank

• Proceed to erect the water tank vertically. And set the stand upright and parallel to the water tank.
• Then attach the water tank match with the base and then use one hand to hold the tub, the other to hold the base.
• Lower both the stand and the water tank at the same time slowly horizontally to the ceiling.
• Gently press the tub’s ribs to coincide with the base to ensure balance and stability.
• Check and tighten the bolts of the water inlet, outlet and drain lines. Turn the screw counter-clockwise until tight.
• So with only 3 simple steps, you have completed the installation of the water tank.
• All rods adjacent to the base of the water tank must be supported on a bearing plane or V-bar for stability.

How to install 2 parallel water tanks

This option is used when your family already has a water tank, but this tank does not contain enough water for domestic use. So use 1 more water tank to make use of the old one.

• Find a convenient location for the water tank mounting process.
• Install more mechanical sprinklers,  water shut off valves, air ducts on both sides of the tank. This step makes the process of using the most convenient.
• Join the water line down.
• For two different tanks, the vertical tank is higher than the horizontal one, so it is necessary to build more shelves to place the horizontal water tank so that the two lids of the water tank must be equal.
• Then proceed to connect the drain line.

Instructions on how to install horizontal stainless steel water tank

Step 1: First you need to erect the water tank vertically.

Step 2: Next, erect the base vertically and parallel to the water tank.

Step 3: Then install the water tank to match the base and then use one hand to hold the tub, one hand to hold the base.

Step 4: Lower both the base and the water tank at the same time slowly horizontally to the ceiling. Gently press the tub’s ribs to coincide with the base to ensure balance and stability.

Step 5: Check and tighten the bolts of the water inlet, outlet and drain lines. Turn the screw counter-clockwise until tight.

When installing the horizontal stainless steel water tank P69 company needs you to note: All bars adjacent to the base of the water tank must be supported on a bearing plane or V bar for sure.

Instructions on how to install a vertical stainless steel water tank

Step 1: First, check the water inlet, outlet and drain before installing the water tank. Then use a wrench and wrench to turn the threads counterclockwise.

Step 2: Place the water tank and the base on the side so that the legs are in contact with the 2 inclined points of the bottom of the tub. Place the bottom of the tub on the base of the stand.

Step 3: Then slowly erect both the tub and the base vertically.

Step 4: Next, you need to position the ledges and veins to match the base.

Step 5:  Then need to tighten the screws to the base tightly to prevent tipping during storms.

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