By simple science, moss growth is a form of living organism, which will only come in being when there are sunlight (which should not be found in a tank), water (obviously there are plenty) and oxygen.
Hence the moss will not grow inside the SS tank
But if you are to place a glass fish tank under the sunlight , green algae and moss and fi=ungi will grow fast.

Many tank manufactures have been clear/ homest to customers.
Their tanks are specified with XXXX gallons, but ther did not state it to be US gall or Imp Gallons.
1US Gall is about 0.8 Imp Gall
it is best to compare capacity with litres, and each 1000 Litres is equivalent to 1 cubic meter and the eatr weight is exactly 1 ton.

PM me price for water tank. be it king kong or delux (tell me the difference). prefer 1500l (what is the ideal for a small family of 4 people?). thanks

google ATKC. cheap king kong / formosa tanks. based in banting. free delivery (if you ask nicely).

thanks. will do

-Stainless steel is a highly stain resistant metal alloy, and is considered an environment friendly material. The production of stainless steel employs the use of natural resources and energy. It is a long life material and is recyclable in nature. New stainless steel items are comprised of approximately 60-70% of recycled material, thereby representing stainless biodegradable. You might think about the future use of a stainless steel storage tank. If these tanks are maintained in a proper way then there is no chance of rust in it.

- Whatever be the approximately capacity of the water tank be, it always contain somewhat less water in it. There is not much difference.

http://www.greatbasinindustrial.com/indust...nks-and-storage

This post has been edited by elisagrace: Sep 28 2016, 05:40 PM

wow....very informative.
but do you know stainless steel no.1 enemy is chlorine which is found in our water?

My poly tank 19yrs old already. Under direct sunlight.

You don't need SS tank at all.

remove chlorine and let bacteria grow in the tank eh?

Poly tank with the direct water into the tank is enough.

Don't need any special filter or remove chlorine filter.

A standard filter like the usual rocket type or 3M for general filter is sufficient. It help to reduce the rust and sendiment in the tank. Can reduce your frequent to wash the tank. ( I wash 2x peryrs)

The important is, keep the cover tight and don't let any bugs fly in. I have a bad experience with this.

Hi all ,

Just wanna ask .. Can stainless steel water tank be install outside the house , at the back and on the ground ?It is a terrace house with extended kitchen. Can the tank install outside the kitchen ?

Does the tank come with fully sealed lid ? So as to prevent naughty neighbour kids from throwing foreign items into the tank ?

Thanks

Uncommon as they are big and normally not done unless there ample space like a big back yard that none of the amenities at the back is affected or you dont mind losing that space as it's compensated for elsewhere esp drying.

A concrete slab base needs to support the tank to prevent it sinking unevenly due to ground settlement plus to safeguard against corrosion from soil. Plumbing need to be rerouted from the internal supply piping to the roof. Outlet pressure will be low so a pump is needed whereas in the roof, gravity helps somewhat.

Btw this setup is seen in East Malaysia but quite likely in big landed houses. In Sabah, esp the outskirts, they have it due to inconsistent water supply but instead of treated water supply, they use it to store rain water and their tanks are likely not metal but FRP or UV treated HDPE. Not that they dont have potable water tanks, they do but they also supplement.

If assuming this is landed terrace, due to space constraints, you want to site it such that the slab don't rest on the existing sewerage path below ground to prevent it from damaging them as well as unblocked access for future modification when renovating. Hence, the drawback is loss is real estate at the back esp in a small terrace or linked home and the risk of theft against the water pump. All this assuming that there's a model with a small enough diameter that dont take up much footprint.

As for the cover, usually they have cover but as stated as your requirement it suggests that the back of your place seems open like a communal ground rather than fenced up backyard? Best to ask the hardware store guys if there are models that have tamper securable covers ie it can take a padlock etc. Custom made FRP tanks can specify but those ready made stainless steel ones you have to find out.

Normally, what others usually do is to get a bigger tangki and site it on the roof and alter the incoming supply not to enter into the house but outside into the roof to the tanks and trace the path in reverse to kitchen and laundy or not at all. The latter usually because the bigger tangki now supply the whole house even the kitchen and laundry. The piping in the kitchen need to alter so that it's disconnected from the disused pipe from the front. The pump in the roof then serves the whole house. Again, roof must be able to support the load so easiest way is to add on and enlarge the existing one within the limits supportable.

This post has been edited by halcyon27: Mar 13 2018, 06:53 PM

Hi, I'm planning to install stainless steel water tank and water pump booster at home. its a single story bungalow unit (just average), 3 bathroom, wet kitchen and dry kitchen. only 3 people staying at a time and once in 2,3months will have occasion with high consumption of water. the water pressure now are definitely slow especially for the shower. that is why we planning to get water pump and water tank.

my question is, for this kind of household, how many liter of tank is required to cover our water consumption? 1000liter? 1250liter? or more? i already survey for few brand like Kingkong and deluxe. and for water pump i'm considering Grundfos Gemini EP240PC.

NEED URGENT HELP FROM YOU LOVELY GUYS

Why you asking people for your water consumption? How people know you drink how many litter of water, bath how many time, cook, wash, pee how many time, etc ?

You should know your own water consumption perday. Than from there multiple how many person per house.

Than backup how many day from the history your area when water ration.

From this you should know what size the tank to buy.

Hi so which is better deluxe or king kong for SS304, anyone saw/have any review. The priced almost the same (based on ATKC).

As the tank will be put outside, will the water become hot at noontime?

Thanks

Both brands are good and never heard of any negative feedback. Currently using Deluxe ... 11 years.

Anything that is place under direct sunlight will be hot ... mine is under shade but during hot weather the water felt warm as the water from direct piping is oredi warm when filling up the tank.

If you are doing new reno, is adviseable to have a connection to the kitchen sink so that in the event of water rationing, your sink will always have water.

both about same quality, yes water a little hot is normal all brands the same

king kong win with additional I stand and float valve included

Zean, king kong 304 will rust too right? Only 316 don't rust or takes much longer time to rust?
I was advised to use poly tank and not use SS tank due to rust problem.

This post has been edited by Skydrop: Sep 23 2020, 08:57 AM

Just use the poly tank.

SS shouldn't be rust. Accept if low quality material.

316 is for more hash chemical. Very acidic chemical.

Rust in SS tank is only 1% concern ... 99% comes from underground piping of utility co.