01-06-2005, 03:13 PM
This tank is for the orchard, and that is only temporary. In a few months, once the trees are well established I don't see me watering them at all. The tank will go on a platform above ground about 3 feet to allow me to use gravity feed to the whole orchard. I have over 350 ft of hose!! Once we build a barn, the tank will go at the barn for watering animals and use there. It will also be housed above ground; probably even higher up for safety from animal interference. 500 gallons is fine for my use in these endeavors... remember it rains most days here so even if it is light sprinkles, a chacment from the roof will keep that tank full.
For the house we will have a minimum of 5000 gallons, and possibly even 10,000. That will also be above ground. We will build a lattice structure around it with good clearance for access and maintenance but other thant he access gate, the lattice will probably be a growing trellis for some vine or flower....
The 500 gllaons was small enough for me to transport myself in a small trailer, and even with water in it, get it to the land (albeit at 8 lbs a gallon, not full for transport!!).
On a lighter note, today I have received a reprieve. It has been pouring up on N. Glenwood for hours and hours. Trees are getting a good deep watering and I don';t have to move that tank with water today. Yaaaayyyyyyy....
Just getting the oil changed in the car took 2 hours. things do not happen fast here. Errands easily tie up 4 hours a day for me, with a 3 year old tagging along. Fortunately for me, it's 2 in the afterniin, it's pouring, he's asleep so i get to catch up on email, chatting, a hot shower and laundry. Do I know how to have a good time or what??:???
May you live in interesting times.
For the house we will have a minimum of 5000 gallons, and possibly even 10,000. That will also be above ground. We will build a lattice structure around it with good clearance for access and maintenance but other thant he access gate, the lattice will probably be a growing trellis for some vine or flower....
The 500 gllaons was small enough for me to transport myself in a small trailer, and even with water in it, get it to the land (albeit at 8 lbs a gallon, not full for transport!!).
On a lighter note, today I have received a reprieve. It has been pouring up on N. Glenwood for hours and hours. Trees are getting a good deep watering and I don';t have to move that tank with water today. Yaaaayyyyyyy....
Just getting the oil changed in the car took 2 hours. things do not happen fast here. Errands easily tie up 4 hours a day for me, with a 3 year old tagging along. Fortunately for me, it's 2 in the afterniin, it's pouring, he's asleep so i get to catch up on email, chatting, a hot shower and laundry. Do I know how to have a good time or what??:???
May you live in interesting times.
I want to be the kind of woman that, when my feet
hit the floor each morning, the devil says
"Oh Crap, She's up!"
hit the floor each morning, the devil says
"Oh Crap, She's up!"