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Kenneth Elwell wrote:Here's an excerpt from the manual, it does not explicitly mention a need for securing other than placing on a solid and level surface. Elsewhere they mention to be certain that any means of securing does not deform the tank as the stress over time will cause leaks or failure. I think replacing the soil with a compacted base of crushed stone, with a layer of compacted sand or stone dust on top would be good.
I would refrain from "pallets", as most won't handle that amount of weight, the boards are generally of low-quality, and thin. The tank will likely have a concentrated load balancing on the center stringer of the pallet, and the decking boards will act like a springy see-saw which will make it less stable (especially if the pallet isn't perfectly sized for the tank). Over time, pallets out in the weather and on the ground... they just get worse.
1.5 Units shall be installed in a location that protects them from direct sunlight, inclement
weather in general, and freezing temperatures in particular. Installation in a secured room is
strongly recommended to prevent vandalism or tampering with control settings. Not following the
guidelines above may cause the unit to malfunction or fail prematurely.
1.5.1 Home Hydrant systems are not designed for unprotected
outdoor installation or storage.
1.6 It is imperative that the surface the Home Hydrant is installed on is capable of supporting the
weight of the unit when full of water, and is level and solid in nature. Do not install the unit on gravel,
dirt, grass, or other substrates which may shift or contain materials which may puncture the tank.
1.6.1 Fresh water weighs approximately 8.34 pounds per gallon. Use caution when
deciding where to place a Home Hydrant. Never attempt to move a unit that is full of
water.
The environmental concerns, including sunlight exposure is another issue altogether. Protection from freezing, if you intend this tank for irrigation, could be as simple as draining it out and diverting the downspout until Spring. Protection from sunlight, will preserve the tank and prevent/reduce algae growth, a solid wall/roof/fence/screen or an opaque paint would work best.
As far as tipping over is concerned, the solid base is the most important. The most likely tipping scenario will be when it is empty, with gusty winds, and a rope or strap secured to the building will be enough. The next most likely scenario, would be erosion of the base in a severe rainstorm, if the gutter system and/or the tank overflow weren't capable of redirecting excess water safely away.
Researchers from the University of Cambridge found that common plants including white clover and bindweed, which are vital forage for pollinators in cities, can accumulate arsenic, cadmium, chromium and lead from contaminated soils.
These metals have been found in previous studies to damage the health of bees and other pollinators, which feed on the contaminated nectar. This leads to reduced population sizes and death. Even low metal levels in nectar can hinder bees’ learning and memory, which degrades their foraging abilities.
The contaminated soils tend to be on land previously used for buildings and factories, which have leached these pollutants into the land. The scientists who carried out the study are now recommending that urban areas are tested for contaminants and potentially cleaned before wildflowers are planted.