Cost of new catchment system

[tnd]

Looking to purchase a couple of properties in Puna- and one needs a new catchment system. (ALL of it needs to be replaced.)

Can you recommend anyone-- and most importantly-- can you guesstimate the cost?

I understand the tank size will matter- but lets just say a 20k tank, pressure tank, UV Filtration, etc.

Thanks!

TnD

[Royall]

Do you really need a 20k tank?? Most of what you see are 10k. I know this is old info but 4 years ago tank, Grundas (spl?) pump, 2 filters, UV system, overflow, food grade liner, and supported cover was 4700 bucks.

Royall

[tnd]

Well-- based on a family of seven, we think it might be appropriate. However, your info was EXTREMELY helpful. Thank you!
I know for insurance, we must have a 10k tank. Why not have the larger? Do you have info that would persuade me otherwise? We are new to catchment, as a whole. However, want to be sure we have enough water, but are not water wasters either.

You thoughts are appreciated.

TnD

[Royall]

I would think location is the key to this question. The higher the elevation the more rain you are going to get and the smaller the tank you'll need. With 7 people in the family I'd be in a wetter part of the island or find property in a subdivision that has a water system. Age and gender of the kids can play a big roll in water usage.

Royall

[David M]

Might be good to talk with immediate neighbors about size vs rainfall, then adjust for own family demands.

David

Ninole Resident

[Peter Epperson]

Avoid the Grundfos pumps mentioned earlier. Way overpriced and unreliable. Get a 3/4 hp pump from Sears. A bit more noisy than others but cheap and parts are readily available. I've had one for 8 years with no problems. For a holding tank, go to Ace hardware and get a 2 gallon size. It will do the required job of making life easy on the pump without costing you a few hundred dollars. For a uv system call Phillip Jenkins in Volcano. I have his number somewhere...I have to dig it up if you can't find it in the phone book.

A 20k tank is not too big. We are into dry times right now and climate change may mean more of the same to come. Of course you can have water delivered but having to buy water when you live in a rainforest seems unnatural.

Now here comes the pitch. Check out my site for info on our lifetime tanks. www.pacificgunite.com. Here are the prices http://pacificgunite.com/water_tank_prices.htm. They are quite a bit more than the steel tanks with the bird net covers. But if you are going to live on your property for any length of time they are the bargain. I never would have devoted so much of my life to this product if I didn't totally believe in it.

[EightFingers]

My thought is to have two 10,000 gallon tanks. At least if one goes down or maintenance has to done, there's another already to go.

[csgray]

The size of your roof is also a big factor in choosing tank size. If it rains an inch on a 3,000 sq. ft. roof you have 3 times the water going into your tank than if you have a 1,000 sq. ft. roof.

We have the standard 10,000 gallon tank and a pretty good sized roof, but ended up ordering water during the drought because we were hosting lots of guests. We went from 2 people in the house to 7 (including 2 teen girls and a baby in clothe diapers) if that were our regular population I would want more water holding capacity.

Carol

[Kelena]

http://pacificgunite.com/water_tank_prices.htm

That's Peter's site without the inhibiting period. Hey Peter -- did you do my catchment (Terry Manion/Lamoureux house)?

[Peter Epperson]

Glen, I think that Mike Lynch built your tank. We tiled the pool for Terry Manion when he owned your place. Now there was an interesting guy!