Fire Water Storage Tanks hold a dedicated water reserve for sprinklers, hydrants and hose reels when municipal supply is unreliable or insufficient. They are for sites where the design or the fire department calls for stored fire water.
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Tank Options
| Tank | Notes |
|---|---|
| Polyethylene tanks | Lower cost, smaller volumes, quick to install |
| Sectional steel or GRP panel tanks | Large volumes, assembled on site |
| Concrete reservoirs | Very large volumes, civil work |
What Installation Involves
- Sizing from the fire water calculation.
- Base or plinth.
- Inlet, outlet and overflow pipework.
- Level indication and connection to pumps.
- Separating fire reserve from domestic use.
Fire Water Storage Tanks Prices
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| JoJo 10,000 L vertical tank | R12,680 - R23,999 |
| JoJo 20,000 L tank | R46,800 - R67,600 |
| Corrugated steel tank kit 50,000 L | About R25,000 |
| Corrugated steel tank kit 100,000 L | About R41,000 |
| Base, pipework and pump connection | Quoted per site - no reliable published South African price |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Ballpark figures, not quotations. Compiled from prices published by South African suppliers, retailers and service providers, rounded. They are not our prices and no provider is bound by them. Equipment-only prices exclude installation. Confirm whether VAT is included on every quote.
Sources:
- South African tank retailers: Leroy Merlin, Makro, AfriPumps, Flowbin
- Damtech, steel tank kits (including VAT, delivery and installation excluded)
What Affects the Price
- Volume required.
- Tank material.
- Base and civil work.
- Pipework and pump connections.
- Delivery and crane access.
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Get Fire Water Storage Tanks QuotesWhat to Include in Your Request
- Town or suburb.
- Required volume, if known.
- What the water serves.
- Space and access for delivery.
- Existing pumps.
Where It Applies
Residential
Estates and complexes with hydrant or hose reel systems.
Commercial
Malls, schools and hospitals.
Industrial
Warehouses, factories and remote sites.
Choosing a Provider
- Ask how the volume was calculated.
- Ask whether the reserve is protected from domestic use.
- Compare base and pipework scope.
- Check delivery lead times.
How the Enquiry Works
- Request. Send your site details and what you need through the form.
- Match. Your enquiry goes to independent fire water tank suppliers and installers that may serve your area.
- Assess. Providers ask questions or arrange a site visit before a firm price.
- Compare. Check scope, standards, registrations, documents and price side by side.
- Appoint or decline. There is no obligation.
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Fire Water Storage Tanks FAQs
How big must a fire water tank be?
It depends on the flow and duration the design requires. A fire engineer or system designer calculates it.
Can I use my rainwater tank?
Only if the design allows it and a reserve is kept for fire use.
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