water tanks and generator

[katmanjock]

Hi Everyone,
Just back unfortunately and feel I need to improve my apartment.I read an old thread from DRBD regarding the installation of a water tank.I think Charlie was going to get back to you with info on the cost and wondered if you if you or anyone else can tell me approx  cost to have one installed.I will only have 4 people at a time in my apartment.Also does anyone now approx costs for a generator that would suffice and where to buy one.

many thanks
Kev

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[Blackpool]

I don''t know if a genny is necessary. A few people I know have battery powered storage systems for low - energy requirement essentials such as lighting. You might look into that as a cheaper alternative?

A water storage tank on the other hand is vital. No costs I''m afraid since the villa I bought came with a vast 30,000 litre reservoir with flow switched pumps to all outlets.

[kalcamp]

Best to go to Benli, opposite the market entrance and down the road a bit. 1250ytl for water storage, pump and all the pipework and fitting. They''re reliable and if it doesn''t work properly they''ll gladly come out and make sure it does, as long as you talk to them nicely. Good luck

[DRBD]

Katmanjock   have pm''d you.  DRBD

[katmanjock]

Hi everyone,

Thanks for all the info,its most usefull.I will check out Benli and in the cooler month of October it will be a pleasure to walk around inquiring at other shops.Thanks again

Kev

[Cuddles]

One of my neighbours installed an above ground 2000 litre opaque polypropelene tank about 2 years ago. His apartment isn''t used much and now it is a lovely shade of bottle green inside thanks to algae.
A friends'' engineer son, who works with water and stuff, advised me to not install a reservoir at all as it is a breeding ground for all manner of nasties.
Better to use water from the pool and smell of chlorine than risk legionaires disease.

[katmanjock]

Hi Grumpygrampy
Great name wonder where you got it from!!Thanks for your info,something to think about,I wont be getting a large tank but really need to have a shower in the height of summer and want to clean dishes as the smell and mess isn''t too pleasing.I need to find out what type of tank suits my limited use and how to clean/avoid legionaries etc.Thanks for bringing it to my attention

Kev

[onelove]

Kev,

Our water tank was already there when we moved in so no idea of cost I''''m afraid.  As far as back up electricity is concerned, I looked into the cost of a generator and found it to be quite expensive - sorry I can''''t re call the price, but I think it was several hundred pounds. 

What I did instead was invest in a battery.  It is only connected to a limited number of electrical circuits, but it will give us light, TV and internet for up to 4 hours.  This is normally more than enough.  I wish I could remember if it cost 200YTL or £200, but whichever, I thought it was good value.

If you want details of who installed it just let me know.

Regards.  John

Hi TheFeds,    Could you please let me know the name and contact number of the guy who installed it for you, sounds like areally good - quite cheap - idea.....thanks

[Pete]

Some information on water storage and tanks.

1) Tanks should be positioned so that they are in a cool place. Idealy water should be stored at 7*C or below, to prevent bacteria growth. Tanks should not be positioned in direct sunlight.
2) The Tank should be well insulated to prevent heat gain.
3) The tank should be made from a ''neutral'' material such as UPVC or glassfibre with a smooth internal surface.
4) Any metal components inside the Tank should be made from a non-ferrous material.
5) Water should be drawn through the Tank ie: inlet at one end and outlet at opposite end.
6) The inlet water from the ball valve should ''fall'' into the Tank to stir the water to prevent stratification.
7) Tanks should be sterilised with a small amount of Sodium Hypochlorite solution (Chlorine) at a dose rate of approx. 50 parts per million.
Overflows should be provided with a mesh screen to prevent insects crawling up them.
9) Any access hatches should be made of the same material as the Tank and be securely fixed with air tight seals.
10) Any breather vents should be fitted with mesh screens.

If the above, is carried out then you will have good quality water. However, in Kalkan many of the Tanks are simply concrete or brick boxes rendered on the inside. So I would not recommend drinking the water from them.
The other point to consider, is that most Tanks are located underground or at the side of the pool and are therefore below the draw off points inside the house. This means that they will require a pumping/pressurisation unit to deliver the water to the point of use.
You should also consider the use factor. If you have left your property empty for a long period with no water draw off, then run the taps for a while to get some fresh water into the system.
I would recommend that Tanks are Sterilised on a regular basis, say once a year.