Installing Rainwater Harvesting System
Installing Rainwater Harvesting System
Installation of rain water
harvesting system is not an easy task. The following steps must be taken into
consideration while installing rain
water harvesting for house.
Step1: Deciding where to place the water harvester
The ideal place to install the rain
water harvester is beside the roof drain pipe where most of the rain water can
be easily diverted.
Step2: Fixing of PVC and downpipes
The next step will be fixing the PVC
pipes leading to the storage tanks to transport the water into the tanks. Then
fix the downpipes and ensure it is remained fixed vertically to the wall with
the support of clamps.
Step3: Installation of washout pipes
Washout pipes are the separator that
is basically a valve used for cleaning the roof. The valve needs to be cleaned
after the rain to maintain the flow of waste water.
Step4: Storage tank filter
In order to get clean and fresh
water, the storage tanks must be installed with filters.
Step5: Placing of storage tank
The next step will be to install the
storage tank. It is advised to install the storage tanks in an upraised area to
keep them away from the reach of pets and other animals and to prevent the
growth of germs and bacterias. Make sure it is tightly covered.
Step6: Installation of the overflow
pipe
The final step is to install an
overflow pipe to release the excess water from the storage tank.
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