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reference_implementations:water_towers:wt_5m_brick [2026/02/22 21:38] – [Safety Considerations] bsamuelreference_implementations:water_towers:wt_5m_brick [2026/02/22 23:15] (current) bsamuel
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 This blueprint is **non-normative** and intended as a **practical, low-tech reference** for smallholder farms, NGOs, or off-grid installations. This blueprint is **non-normative** and intended as a **practical, low-tech reference** for smallholder farms, NGOs, or off-grid installations.
  
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 ===== Functional Purpose ===== ===== Functional Purpose =====
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 ===== Hydraulic Layout ===== ===== Hydraulic Layout =====
  
-  * Tank outlet feeds irrigation zones by gravity  +  * Tank outlet feeds irrigation zones by gravity 
 +  * **Minimum outlet height prevents complete emptying** to maintain tank stability
   * Isolation valve allows manual control     * Isolation valve allows manual control  
   * Overflow routed to simple drainage or secondary container     * Overflow routed to simple drainage or secondary container  
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   * AOFS control can read tank level for irrigation scheduling   * AOFS control can read tank level for irrigation scheduling
   * Controller can enforce a minimum water level to ensure the tank remains gravity-stable against wind forces   * Controller can enforce a minimum water level to ensure the tank remains gravity-stable against wind forces
 +  * Controller may connect to global weather forecasts when internet is available
 +    * High wind or storm warnings trigger alerts to the operator
 +    * Controller can temporarily fill or maintain tank level to prevent tipping during forecasted high winds
 +    * Irrigation may be suspended or modified to reduce risk to infrastructure
   * Manual bypass always available — irrigation continues even if electronics are offline     * Manual bypass always available — irrigation continues even if electronics are offline  
  
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