domestic water storage

[jeff@zina.com]

but since "water travels the path of least resistance"

It doesn't really. Water has only one property, it seeks it's own level. If you have five barrels connected by pipes, in an open system, and pour water into one, it will equalize to the same level in all five. You do get to deal with volume and flow rates, but as long as the inflow of water to the system isn't greater than the route to each barrel, there's no real issue.

Jeff

[Peachtree Discus]

i totally scrapped this project. i realized i was pumping straight up about 3' to get out of the bin, then again straight up another 3' to 6' to get to the top 75. entirely too slow.

thanks for the feedback.

[jeff@zina.com]

i totally scrapped this project. i realized i was pumping straight up about 3' to get out of the bin, then again straight up another 3' to 6' to get to the top 75. entirely too slow.

You just needed a bigger pump. GPH diminishes with the head (vertical pumping distance), a proper sized pump would fix that. The alternative is lifting the barrels.

Jeff

[Peachtree Discus]

a stronger pump would mask the problem, but still IMO, still not efficient. Yes, I lifted the water source. As my water needs increased, so was my concern about leaks - so i eliminated the bins. for now i am using a spare 75 to hold/heat the water. I am looking for an alternative.