{"id":1154,"date":"2025-06-17T04:58:49","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T04:58:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tqwater.co.za\/?product=706simpletqdrotnk-40l-sstainless-steel-reverse-osmosis-tank-24lt"},"modified":"2026-03-21T23:46:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T23:46:41","slug":"706simpletqdrotnk-40l-sstainless-steel-reverse-osmosis-tank-24lt","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/tqwater.co.za\/?product=706simpletqdrotnk-40l-sstainless-steel-reverse-osmosis-tank-24lt","title":{"rendered":"Reverse Osmosis System Tank 6.4G Steel (24 Liter) \u00bc"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Stainless Steel RO Storage Tank \u2013 24 Litre<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"8\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Total Volume:<\/b> 24 Litres (approx. 6.3 Gallons)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Actual Water Capacity:<\/b> ~16 Litres (at standard 40-60 PSI)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Connection:<\/b> \u00bc&#8221; NPT Male Thread<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Dimensions:<\/b> 450mm (Height) x 280mm (Diameter)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Weight:<\/b> ~6.5 kg<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Best For:<\/b> Large families, office breakrooms, and small coffee machines.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Stainless Steel RO Storage Tank \u2013 24 Litre<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"8\">\n<li>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"7\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\">\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2370\" src=\"https:\/\/tqwater.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-23-2026-08_37_33-PM-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tqwater.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-23-2026-08_37_33-PM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/tqwater.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-23-2026-08_37_33-PM-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/tqwater.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-23-2026-08_37_33-PM-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/tqwater.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-23-2026-08_37_33-PM-1320x880.png 1320w, https:\/\/tqwater.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-23-2026-08_37_33-PM-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/tqwater.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-23-2026-08_37_33-PM.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Total Operating Weight (Tank + Water)<\/b><\/h3>\n<table data-path-to-node=\"4\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tank Model<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Dry Weight (Empty)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Approx. Water Weight<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Total Weight (Full)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">12 Litre<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,1,1,0\">~4.0 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,1,2,0\">+ 8.0 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,1,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">~12.0 kg<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">24 Litre<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,2,1,0\">~6.5 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,2,2,0\">+ 16.0 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,2,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,2,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">~22.5 kg<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">40 Litre<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,3,1,0\">~9.8 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,3,2,0\">+ 28.0 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,3,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">~37.8 kg<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">74 Litre<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,0\">~14.5 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,4,2,0\">+ 50.0 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,4,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">~64.5 kg<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"5\" \/>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\u26a0\ufe0f Installation Safety Warnings:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"7\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">For the 12L &amp; 24L Models:<\/b> Most kitchen cupboards can handle these weights (12\u201323 kg) on the base floor. However, <b data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"113\">do not<\/b> place a full 24L tank on a middle shelf without reinforcing it, as the shelf may bow or collapse over time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">For the 40L &amp; 74L Models:<\/b> These are very heavy (up to 65 kg). They should <b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"74\">always<\/b> be placed on a solid concrete floor or a reinforced steel stand.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Pressure Matters:<\/b> If the customer\u2019s RO system has a high-pressure pump, the tank might hold slightly <i data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"101\">more<\/i> water than listed, making it even heavier. Always calculate for a &#8220;worst-case&#8221; maximum weight.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Empty Tank Air Pre-Charge Requirements<\/b><\/h3>\n<table data-path-to-node=\"4\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tank Size<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Recommended Air Pressure (Empty)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Maximum Working Pressure<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">12 Litre<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,1,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">0.45 bar<\/b> (approx. 7 PSI)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,1,2,0\">6.9 bar (100 PSI)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">24 Litre<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,2,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">0.45 bar<\/b> (approx. 7 PSI)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,2,2,0\">6.9 bar (100 PSI)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">40 Litre<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,3,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">0.50 bar<\/b> (approx. 8 PSI)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,3,2,0\">6.9 bar (100 PSI)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">74 Litre<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">0.55 bar<\/b> (approx. 8 PSI)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"4,4,2,0\">6.9 bar (100 PSI)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"5\" \/>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f How to Check and Pump Your Tank:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"7\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Isolate &amp; Empty:<\/b> Turn off the water supply to the RO system and open the RO faucet until the water stops flowing completely. This ensures there is no back-pressure from the water.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Locate the Valve:<\/b> On the side or bottom of the stainless steel tank, there is a small plastic cap. Unscrew it to reveal a standard <b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"131\">Schrader Valve<\/b> (exactly like a car or bicycle tire valve).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Check Pressure:<\/b> Use a low-pressure digital gauge. If it reads <span class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"62\">$0$<\/span>, the bladder has lost its charge.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Pump Slowly:<\/b> Use a manual bicycle pump or a small compressor.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"7,3,1\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,3,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,3,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Warning:<\/b> Only add a few pumps at a time. Because the air chamber is small, the pressure rises very quickly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Target:<\/b> Aim for <b data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\">0.45 bar<\/b>. If you go over, simply bleed a little air out using the center pin of the valve.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2371,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[198],"product_tag":[234,235],"class_list":["post-1154","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-ro-tank-tap","product_tag-domestic-under-sink-ro-tanks","product_tag-tank-taps","first","instock","shipping-taxable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tqwater.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/1154","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tqwater.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tqwater.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tqwater.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1154"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tqwater.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2371"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tqwater.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1154"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tqwater.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=1154"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tqwater.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=1154"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tqwater.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=1154"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}