» Can I retro fit a system to my home?
A retro fit is more than possible but a little more time consuming.
It is much easier on a new build or a large renovation.
» Does the system require maintenance?
There is an internal filter that should be cleaned around every three months, other than that the system is "fit and forget".
» How does the system work?
Rainwater is collected from your roof area, it is then passed through a filter system which removes any large pieces of debris, leaves etc, and then onto the underground tank through a calmed inlet design to shop the displacement of any sediment in the bottom of the tank.
Excess water will pass through a siphoned overflow fitted to the tank to be connected to the storm drain or soakaway.
A subersible pump is located in the storage tank, this pumps the rainwater to the building to be piped to the Wc's etc.
» How much does a system cost?
Domestic systems start at £2000+vat to around £3500+vat, this doesn't include installation.
» How much water can a system save?
It can save you up to 50% on your mains water, and up to 80% on commercial usage.
» What are the tanks made from?
For our domestic systems we use a one piece roto moulded HDPE tank, which in good ground conditions does not require a concrete surround.
For our larger commercial systems we use GRP tanks.
» What can you use the rainwater for?
You can use the rainwater for all non potable applications, ie Wc's washing machines, garden irrigation,etc.
» What is Rainwater harvesting?
Rainwater is a very simple concept, you collect rainwater from your roof area, filter it, store it and then use it for all non potable applications- simple.
» Where is it installed?
The tank should be buried underground close to the property making sure that there is suitable access for maintaince of the system and submersible pump.