03-08-2017, 02:16 PM
"if a volcano went off and there was a large ash fall I might wish I had a solid cover"
I talked to the guy at island catchment about upgrading to a solid tank cover. The cover costs more than a complete tank setup installed. That includes the price of the (required) upgrade to fortify the tank. Solid covers are usually placed on the tank and the weight adds to the outward pressure the tank is already fighting holding the water in.
Having lived through ash fall multiple times as a kid from St. Helens, I can appreciate what a mess that would be with water catchment. The first thing I'd want to do is disconnect the tank inlet from the roof supply, then if the ash wasn't hot, setup a temporary ash cover over the tank. An HPM style electrical conduit / tarp carport would do but would need constant attention during the ash fall to keep it from accumulating. They would sell out very quickly but I have enough stuff on hand to approximate something.
If/when it happens, make sure you don't try to wipe the ash off your windshield or use wipers, it will scratch your glass. It has to be rinsed off with water.
I talked to the guy at island catchment about upgrading to a solid tank cover. The cover costs more than a complete tank setup installed. That includes the price of the (required) upgrade to fortify the tank. Solid covers are usually placed on the tank and the weight adds to the outward pressure the tank is already fighting holding the water in.
Having lived through ash fall multiple times as a kid from St. Helens, I can appreciate what a mess that would be with water catchment. The first thing I'd want to do is disconnect the tank inlet from the roof supply, then if the ash wasn't hot, setup a temporary ash cover over the tank. An HPM style electrical conduit / tarp carport would do but would need constant attention during the ash fall to keep it from accumulating. They would sell out very quickly but I have enough stuff on hand to approximate something.
If/when it happens, make sure you don't try to wipe the ash off your windshield or use wipers, it will scratch your glass. It has to be rinsed off with water.