September 03rd, 2024

Welcome back to Base Camp WNC!

We're continuing our series on water system installation, focusing on a future campground in Mountain City, Tennessee. This episode covers setting up a water tank, installing pumps, and getting the water flowing.
Let's break down the process:
  1. Tank Placement:
    • Arrived on-site with the 1500-gallon tank
    • Used boards to slide the tank off the trailer
    • Rolled the tank uphill to the pre-dug hole
  2. Site Challenges:
    • Dealt with 2.5 tons of water in the hole
    • Managed continuous spring overflow
    • Pumped out excess water and mud
  3. Tank Installation:
    • Positioned the tank in the hole
    • Installed two pumps inside the tank
    • Used plastic tubes and PVC pipes for water direction
    • Kept pumps 6 inches off the tank floor for sediment control
  4. Pipe Installation:
    • Inflow line:
      • Ran spring water line through PVC pipe
      • Drilled hole in tank and installed male adapter
    • Outflow line:
      • Repeated process on opposite side of tank
    • Used conduit and heat-clamping technique for pipe protection during backfilling
  5. Owner Participation:
    • Owner assisted with in-tank installation
    • Owner and partner worked on connecting water lines

Next Steps:
  • Upcoming video will cover pump house construction and final system hookup
For those needing assistance with planning or installation, contact information is provided at the end of the video.
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