Water storage container: Achievement unlocked [Eng-Esp]

We live near the city of San Cristóbal, in the state of Táchira. I'm not complaining about the climate or the beautiful views of the city we have, or even the apartment, which is large and very nice for a fairly affordable price, but it does have some shortcomings, such as public transportation, the highway, and water outages.

We can solve the water shortage by trying to stock up with a thousand-liter tank. So that was our last project of 2025. It wasn't easy, but with the support of our family, we did it.

My husband went to all the hardware stores in town looking for quotes. We had $200, which was a pretty tight budget.

Most places only had outdoor water tanks, and their price exceeded $300, just for the container, not including shipping, installation, the pump, the float, and all the piping.

To be honest, I felt very depressed. With those crazy prices, this project was becoming increasingly out of reach. Until my husband found an indoor tank, which is a little less sturdy than the ones placed outdoors and therefore more economical. He called me very excited because it cost $150, including shipping, and we decided to buy it.

The next day, I went to pick it up. The vertical cylinder-shaped tank is actually very light and has a lid. The hardware store owner brought it to our apartment and helped my husband carry it up three flights of stairs. It was easier than it looks.

Once he delivered the container, he told us we would need a few things to install it. We decided to buy it, but we can't buy the pump and have it installed yet. We still need a stable base and a water outlet valve.

I went to a lumberyard to find some planks to use as a base for the water storage container. They recommended that I buy a pallet to save work, time, and most importantly, money. I got a pallet for $4.

I got the water outlet valve and adjustable reducer at another hardware store, along with Teflon tape, for $12.

With all these items purchased, we decided to assemble it ourselves. It wasn't difficult at all. To be honest, it was easier than I imagined. My husband laid the container on the floor and got inside to adjust the reducer, while I put on the threaded outer part. Then he attached the valve with Teflon tape.

We managed to get this vertical container to store water, and it's really a relief. We won't have to worry about water supply failures in the area. It's a great solution for our household needs.

Thank you for joining me on this experience. See you next time. Bye!