Water tank with tap - applications and installation

In human nature, there is a desire for comfort, some even believe that thanks to this civilization develops. Pouring and filling any container, especially if it is large, without improvised means is problematic. And here it is not so important, that a plastic container with a tap to the country or a container with a tap for beverages is being equipped, the main thing is that the tap be and, of course, that it is installed correctly.

What are the tanks doing now

Of course, the fundamental principle of the choice of material is the appointment of the container itself. Indeed, it is one thing if you need a capacity for lemonade with a tap on the bar counter, and it is quite another thing if you are going to install a reservoir under rainwater to a country house.

Plastic tanks

At the moment, plastic occupies at least half of the entire market for containers intended for technical liquids, including storage of water collected for economic needs. Now, perhaps, there is not a single private house or cottage, on the site of which there would be no plastic tank with water.

Modern polymers are quite strong and durable, unlike metal, they do not corrode and at the same time can withstand quite large loads. Now you will not surprise anyone with a plastic tank, for example, at 10 cubic meters. And almost every summer resident knows that plastic containers of 100 liters with a tap are great for building a summer shower, they are lightweight, comfortable and most importantly durable.

Important: another quite significant advantage of plastic is its elasticity. Regardless of the size of the tank, if you forgot or intentionally did not drain the water for the winter, and it froze, the plastic tank will not burst like a metal, it will just stretch slightly. For summer residents this property is especially important.

Metal tanks

In the recent past, before the mass appearance of plastic, a container welded from sheet metal could be found on almost any summer cottage. The thing is certainly necessary, but the sheet iron required regular painting, plus there was a danger of rupture during freezing.

At the moment, metal tanks, mostly welded from stainless steel. The price of them is certainly serious, so they, as a rule, are installed under drinking water or as collectors for a bath.

Another common metal for tanks is food grade aluminum. Perhaps everyone is familiar with dairy cans with a capacity of 40 liters. The indisputable advantage of such dishes is chemical neutrality and resistance to high temperatures. If necessary, such a can can be safely put on the stove and heat water in it and not only water.

Glass

Glass containers with a tap in the home are not often used. Is that the owners of wine cellars buy such containers for their professional needs. But in most decent cafes or restaurants, glass cans with embedded or initially cast taps adorn the bar counter, inviting visitors to a spectacular view of alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages.

Fittings and installation

Naturally, you can now buy a ready-made container with a tap embedded into it. But the presence of a crane significantly increases the cost of such a reservoir. Therefore, the owners often prefer to buy everything separately and embed the crane with their own hands, the benefit of the installation instructions for such a useful addition is quite simple. Especially when it comes to plastic products.

Insert of the crane in capacity

• The insert of the locking structures into household containers is not very complex, but still there are some details that should be paid attention to.. If the tank is relatively small, then the locking mechanism can be used any, in some cases even plastic. But, for example, the crane for the bottom tank already needs to be selected more reliable.
• If the capacity of the tank exceeds 100 liters, then experts recommend installing either a ball brass valve or a half-turn valve with a ceramic crane box..
• Should start with the purchase of the crane. The mounting pipe of the structure must have an open pipe thread and a locking nut with a washer and gaskets.

• Further along the diameter of the purchased pipe, a hole should be drilled in the bottom of the tank itself.. If the installation is made on a plastic container, then a pipe sealant should be applied around the opening on both sides.
• After that, the valve with gaskets is inserted into the finished hole and tightly fixed on the inside with a nut.
• If the tank will not be operated at high temperatures, in the same way, you can install valves and valves on metal tanks. If the tank was originally designed for heating, then after fixing with a nut, the joint should be soldered. For such work is better to attract a specialist.

Tip: when installing a semi-swivel mechanism, it is better to immediately purchase a spare repair kit for a ceramic axle box crane. It consists of a rubber or plastic seal and two ceramic dies.

• Tanks with large volumes are often permanently mounted and require equipment of a special filling system.. In this case there is a float valve for tanks. It is equipped with a special float, which when filling the tank pops up and closes the water supply.
• In a private house or in the country, containers of up to 5 cubes can be quickly and easily equipped with stop valves designed for installation in the toilet bowl. In the market, the price of such a float valve is cheap, and it is installed just like the drain one. Moreover, you can do without careful sealing, as the water will not reach the hole.
• In the glass jugs can also embed a crane with their own hands. Decorative valves designed for use in the food industry are now produced in many. The only advice is not to try to drill the glass yourself. Take the bottle to the nearest cutter. There, the professionals will quickly and inexpensively make the necessary hole. The rest of the installation according to the above scheme.

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Conclusion

In conclusion, I want to note again. If the tank will be used only for cold liquids, then you will be able to embed the valves with your own hands. But for high-temperature tanks, especially designed for food liquids, it is better to invite a specialist.