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Have you turned off the water?
Step 1: Preparing the site
a
Choose a location that is easily accessible by livestock and sheltered from the elements.
b
Check the measurements of your WaterWell against the size of the concrete slab you need to pour. See
hole alignment
on page 5.
c
The circular opening (hole) underneath the tank is off center. Note where the thermal earth tube will align with the hole
Concrete and tank hole alignment
under the tank. See
Check that you have aligned the hole in the concrete with the access cavity under the WaterWell.
Step 2: Installing the water supply lines
a
The horizontal water supply line should be at least 1 foot (305 mm) below the frost line.
b
Strongly recommended: If installing a shut-off valve, install it on the horizontal water supply line leading up to the tank
(located outside the perimeter of the concrete slab).
c
The vertical water supply line should be ¾ inches in diameter to connect to the horizontal water supply line. If your vertical
water supply line is not ¾ inches in diameter, you will need an adaptor.
d
Run the vertical water supply line about 10 inches (250 mm) above ground. You will cut it to a more precise length later.
Step 3: Installing the thermal earth tube
a
Install a thermal earth tube around the vertical water supply line. It must be at least 1 foot (305 mm) below the frost line.
Ensure that the vertical water supply line is centered within the thermal earth tube.
b
If you are in a colder climate, we recommend an additional thermal earth tube be used to reach below the frost line by at
least another foot (305 mm).
Step 4: Pouring the concrete slab
a
Before you pour the concrete, check that you are using the correct measurements for your WaterWell. See
tank hole alignment
b
Install the thermal earth tube so that it is flush with the top of the concrete.
Do not pour concrete into the thermal earth tube or fill the space with dirt or any other material, as it will prevent
warm air below the frost line from circulating around the vertical water supply line, and will cause the water line to
freeze.
on page 5.
on page 5.
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