How to survive a water outage or why a storage tank in an apartment
The reasons for the lack of water in the tap can be very different, and this situation can become critical for residents of city apartments. But a compact tank, installed specifically for water, solves the problem if the supply to the apartment has been temporarily stopped.
Why do you need a storage tank in the apartment
If there is no water in the tap, the storage tank can be a real salvation, and you can install it both in a private house or in a country house, and in a city apartment. The only difference in this case will be the dimensions: for an apartment, you should choose more compact and smaller containers, and not only because of the lack of space for their placement, but since the volume of consumption is much less. At the same time, the tank with a supply of water is not autonomous, but is mounted in the water supply system of the apartment in order to ensure automatic supply from it in the event of a shutdown in the main pipe. A less convenient option (but this is not critical) is to switch the tank manually - by simply turning the tap.
It should be noted that the owners of apartments in high-rise buildings experiencing problems with low pressure in the water supply can also think about installing water storage tanks in an apartment, the price of which is fully compensated by comfort. In this case, the storage tank will work according to the principle of substitution: the selection is made from the reservoir, while the water supply in the apartment will have normal pressure indicators, and at the same time the vacated volume will be filled from the house water supply.
To solve the issue of backup water supply, containers of various types and types can be used, but all of them can be divided into two groups:
⦁closed - these are membrane-type accumulators, but when choosing this type of container, it should be borne in mind that their usable volume is equal to a maximum of 2/3 of the volume, the rest is allocated for the air chamber.
When choosing a tank for water supplies, preference should be given to products made from safe and environmentally friendly materials, especially since the range of relevant products is quite wide. Water tanks are made from:
⦁ stainless steel or treated with anti-corrosion materials, such as varnishes, enamel or ceramic coating;
⦁polypropylene;
⦁ HDPE or LDPE (cross-linked low or high pressure polyethylene);
⦁PVC (polyvinyl chloride).
Depending on the type of material, the price and performance characteristics of containers may differ, which directly affect their service life.
How and where to install a water tank in the apartment
Before choosing a water tank, you should definitely determine the optimal volume of the tank, taking into account the composition of the family and its needs. In a private house, this issue is somewhat easier to solve, since utility rooms can be used. For an apartment, the volume of the tank can vary from approximately 100 to 300 liters.
Before buying, you should definitely decide where the water storage tank will be placed in the apartment, and how it will be installed, especially taking into account the weight of the filled tank. As a rule, the so-called dead zones in the house are used for this, you can also consider installing a tank, for example, under the ceiling in the hallway, corridor, bathroom or even in the kitchen. In the event that a sufficiently large capacity is installed, then it is best to choose floor options, but for an apartment, you should still give preference to mounted models. In this regard, it is important to pay attention to the shape of the product: for an apartment, cylindrical or flat tanks will be the best option.
The way the tank is connected is also determined by its location:
⦁ if the tank is mounted on a hinged way, then water is taken from it under the action of gravity forces;
⦁ for floor models, the water supply is provided by a circular pump, which creates and maintains a certain pressure;
⦁ for membrane-type tanks, the place of installation does not matter, due to the fact that the necessary pressure and pressure for supplying water to the water supply network is created due to the presence of an air chamber.
Even if the need to use reserve water supplies is rare, it is necessary to ensure periodic circulation, which will avoid stagnation, in addition, a tank cleaning procedure will sometimes be required, especially if the water quality is not ideal.
Buying a storage tank for water in an apartment
The Alfatep company offers a wide range of products for water supply at home, including storage tanks for water. All issues related to the calculation of the volume of the container, the choice of the method of its installation can be easily resolved using the advice of our specialists, who will also help you choose the right types of fasteners and connections for installation work.
In order to get acquainted with the proposed range of products, there is not even a need to leave the house: all categories and types of goods are presented in the Alfatep online store. You can make a purchase directly on the site, in addition, we recommend using the services of our transport service, which will promptly bring the goods to the specified object. And if you need the help of a specialist in the installation of equipment, then our highly qualified craftsmen are always ready to help.