Rain Water Harvesting explained

Brilliant video from manufacturer GRAF how the filter, tank and pump work to store water off your own roof for flushing toilets, the washing machine and the garden. More info on www.rainwaterharvesting.co.uk or email me at marcus@rainwaterharvesting.co.uk. Marcus Bicknell

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[mrfundays123]

Well if theres Rain why would you want to water your garden after?

[marcusbicknell]

Hi Mr Fundays. Rainfall is intermittent across the year. Even in temperate parts of the world like the UK we get drought of six weeks and more. The water stored in the underground tank when it's raining is used in the home (toilets and washing machine) all the time but in the garden, as you suggest, later when it is not raining.

[SmearTheEar]

great design, thx for showing me how it's done. Now to make my own!! Sorry but I won't be spending $3500 for something I can make for waaaaayyyyyyy less. Cheers though and good luck.

[marcusbicknell]

That's a good solution too!

[68NYC2]

Fantastic I'm storing and it feeling great using it later for gardening.

Thanks.

;0)

[BrighterEarth]

Very cool!

Why not add a sediment and uv filter and use it for all household uses?

-Elissa

[JBea1988]

Rainwater harvesting is so important. We are actually able to grow an herb garden on our rainwater tank. Google Living Rainwater Tanks. So cool.

[marcusbicknell]

Surely some mistake....

[marcusbicknell]

Yes. We have done many systems where rain is the primary source of water for the tank. Then if the rainwater runs out, a floatswitch in the rainwater tank can automatically turn on a pump in the borehole to add some water to the

[marcusbicknell]

The great thing about my business is that the more it rains the more you want to store water for use when it's not. At the same time, the LESS it rains the more you want store it too. God bless all Oregonians and may they not be swept away by a flood of rain or a tornado. Marcus

[marcusbicknell]

Depends on the regulations in your country. In European countries, untreated rainwater can be used for flushing toilets, washing clothes and in the garden but not for kitchen or bathroom. Best way to purify is with Ultra Violet filters, and, with regular water quality testing, you can achieve drinking quality. Marcus