DIY - Municipal Backup Pump and Tank Installation

In this DIY video Andrew Donkin shows you how to install a municipal backup supply to your home. This will help you combat constant interruptions to your home. This DIY will be broken down to three easy steps.

Step 1 : Connect the tank to the pump.
Step 2: Connect the pump to the home water line.
Step 3: Connect the municipal water supply to the tank.

Make sure you select a tank and pump suitable for your requirements.

[barkergardens]

Nice video folks, very helpful and informative. I did however struggle to find the Speedfit fittings at your store in Cape Town and the process became painful. Please ensure that store carry appropriate levels of products you promote.

[Capellaism]

Is it safe to leave the pump out at the elements of the weather ?

[rudzaninembudani]

Very useful and easy assembly fitting. Where can I purchase the speedfit accessories.

[richardgird]

Thank you for the video.

Can you please advise if you need a filter system or/and something to kill bacteria as the water will be exposed to oxygen in the tank

[IncognitoVideosInc]

You should have designed the piping such that there is a passive flow through the tank, like a hot water heater or expansion tank, when the municipal supply is online. This ensures that you always have fresh water in the thank - as it is now, you would have to remember to flush the tank periodically for it to remain potable

It looks like a tropical climate in this video, but another thing to consider for other people - piping the tank in series with the municipal supply can actually save energy as well if the tank is placed in a climate controlled environment such as a basement. Water sitting in the tank would warm up a bit in winter months before use, and the hot water heater will not have to work as hard

[lazlo]

Nice video but perhaps post a list of items you need for this installation that links to your online store.

[pastorsharongovindsamy]

Great stuff - now how do I do the electrical connection?

[mikethesparky]

Hi just a question what activities the pump when you open the tap. Is there a flow switch in the pump. Looking at getting this system to use on my gas geyser.

[peteradford]

Hi great video. I have a question. Does the pump work all the time or only when the city water pressure fails or is low ?

[bsawyer]

Can I possibly get a parts list for the connectors and valves?

[nqobilemnquhe]

Hello 👋 is there details for a builders warehouse plumber in Pietermaritzburg that does the water pleasure ?

[IngridMeyer-wxtm]

Very informative but how do I know which pressure pump to buy?

[mattyolo]

You should put a shopping list in the description with all the items. What size pipe and fittings do I buy?

[indrankistensamy]

The tank and pump should be raised from the floor, what about complete automation when municipal water stops and starts again also considering water pressure...

[allen]

Thanks for the video!
Can you please explain the electrical supply you used for the pump? For example did you use a separate breaker for running electricity to the pump? Do you have any recommendations? Once again thank you for the great video and any feedback you can give.

[mannieramadhin]

Hi there sir what is the cost of this system you installed please let me know

[adamswope]

I hooked up this setup, however municipal water pressure is too low to get water up to the tank (it’s in the roof). I added another small pump to pull water up and fill my tank. Now I have a new issue, the tank fills 99% and the float starts to slowly close the valve. Pump kicks off but valve is slightly open. Pressure drops, pumps turns on, then off, and so on for about 2 hours. How can I fix this?

[itsvernthedj]

Hi There, What size PVC pipes do you use from the tank to the pump?

[vanillsingh]

Have visited both Builders Express and Builders stores in Pietermaritzburg, none of the staff have heard of the Tallas water pump with variable speed. Are these pumps still available and where can one purchase them from?

[paulclare]

So if you have no main supply the pump will recirculate do to the water tank ball valve staying open. Right ?