Starting to use a water tank and pump again

[kimamey]

We have a water tank and pump that hasn't been used for a while, maybe nearly a year. It's still full of water but I guess I should drain that, but is there any chance that it may need some sort of cleaning to avoid any possibility of bacteria.

[novacova]

If it was left uncovered maybe a drain and rinse, personally I wouldn’t bother since you’re most likely not drinking it.

[OneMoreFarang]

In case you have metal pipes, then those can have rust inside and that might clock valves or something like that.

 

[kimamey]

10 hours ago, novacova said:

If it was left uncovered maybe a drain and rinse, personally I wouldn’t bother since you’re most likely not drinking it.

It's a plastic tank so it's been covered

 I may drain it but it isn't used for drinking.

Thanks

[kimamey]

9 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

In case you have metal pipes, then those can have rust inside and that might clock valves or something like that.

 

The tank is a short bypass from the main supply,  so it should be ok. The only problem may be the pump. I'll have to just try it and see. I could always replace the pump as we've had it a while.

I'm off to Bangkok on Saturday and then back to the UK on Tuesday until early March so it may have to wait until then unless I can fit it in. 

Thanks.