Yes, you can setup a cistern to catch rainwater in which the outlet could be connected to an electric valve & timer to addd water to the Flotender Greywater Filter on a schedule. Greywater cannot be used for drinking water unless treated correctly, the Flotender Greywater System is not intended for that purpose.
@FlotenderSystems It is my understanding that greywater is perfectly acceptable for use with edibles as long as it is a subsurface system and utilized on fruit-bearing plants where the root and leaf structure is not directly eaten.
Also, most soaps and shampoos can be used with a subsurface wick-type system as the microorganisms that form on the aggregate portion break the soaps down into amino acids readily available to the plants.
The Flotender System removes debris such as lint, hair etc. that are captured by the grey water fixtures. Flotender does not remove soap or detergent, however you can use environmentally friendly soaps with Flotender which are nicer to your plants and the environment as a whole.
In minimal freeze climates (when the frost line is less than 20" deep) you can keep the Flotender running. If you live in a climate where the frost line is more than 20" deep, you will need to drain the secondary filter and turn the three way valves inside your home to divert the grey water back to the sewer for the winter. If you live in an extremely cold climate the spray ring from inside the Flotender will also need to be disconnected for the winter.
any way to utilize this as an emergency drinking water or rain water collection system?
93hostang 1 year ago
@93hostang
Yes, you can setup a cistern to catch rainwater in which the outlet could be connected to an electric valve & timer to addd water to the Flotender Greywater Filter on a schedule. Greywater cannot be used for drinking water unless treated correctly, the Flotender Greywater System is not intended for that purpose.
FlotenderSystems 1 year ago
@FlotenderSystems It is my understanding that greywater is perfectly acceptable for use with edibles as long as it is a subsurface system and utilized on fruit-bearing plants where the root and leaf structure is not directly eaten.
Also, most soaps and shampoos can be used with a subsurface wick-type system as the microorganisms that form on the aggregate portion break the soaps down into amino acids readily available to the plants.
brob1969 1 year ago
Thanks so much, this gave me an idea for me school project :)
Annergize 1 year ago
Does the filter remove things like soap and detergent that may pollute the environment?
AlexDeMars123 1 year ago
@AlexDeMars123
The Flotender System removes debris such as lint, hair etc. that are captured by the grey water fixtures. Flotender does not remove soap or detergent, however you can use environmentally friendly soaps with Flotender which are nicer to your plants and the environment as a whole.
FlotenderSystems 1 year ago
Nice set up. I wish you the best of luck with your company. We need more green or in this case "Grey" companies in this world of ours.
peace.
fljpopguy 1 year ago
What happens when the temps are below freezing for seveal days?
MrLeonard55 1 year ago
@MrLeonard55
In minimal freeze climates (when the frost line is less than 20" deep) you can keep the Flotender running. If you live in a climate where the frost line is more than 20" deep, you will need to drain the secondary filter and turn the three way valves inside your home to divert the grey water back to the sewer for the winter. If you live in an extremely cold climate the spray ring from inside the Flotender will also need to be disconnected for the winter.
FlotenderSystems 1 year ago
What about the soap ans shampoo and other such chemicals in the water, wouldn't all that go to the vegetable plants as well?
LTF85199 1 year ago