Rainwater Harvesting Recycling your rainwater has many advantages, first being; its free, you can store as much as you want then reuse it how you want. Second is that rainwater is softer then tap water, which means that if you were to use the rainwater in you washing machine lime scale would take longer to appear. If you were using the water for you garden, then some plants respond better to rainwater than tap water. Climate change has and will continue to play a big part in our lives. The demand for water resources has risen however the availablity of water has declind. Along with these problems, homes and businesses are across the UK are being fitted with water meters, which means water is now even more expensive. Rainwater Collection - Helps prevent hose pipe bans
- Can be used inside the house aswell as the garden
- Can be filtered for drinking water
- Underground water tanks are not essential
- Save money, especially if your on a water meter
Grey Water Facts - Grey water is waste water from baths, sinks, showers etc.
- Use grey as soon as possible as it starts to smell
- DO NOT use grey water on pot plants.
- Can be filter in the same way as your rainwater
- DO NOT Drink Grey Water
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Rainwater Harvesting Systems | Rainwater harvesting in the Garden Rainwater Harvesting SuperEconomy |  | Our SuperEconomy rainwater harvesting system is the ideal setup for those looking to simply water their garden. These kits are simple and easy to install. Plug the submersible pump in and your ready to go... Goto SuperEconomy Rainwater Harvesting Systems |
Rainwater Harvesting Ecosub+ |  | Rainwater harvesting system complete with submersible water pump and pressure switch housing connected to a garden tap. Ideal for watering the garden or cleaning your patio. Goto Ecosub+ Rainwater Harvesting Systems |
Rainwater Harvesting Ecosub+1 |  | Rainwater harvesting system complete with more powerful submersible water pump and pressure switch housing connected to a garden tap. Ideal for watering the garden or cleaning your patio. Goto Ecosub+1 Rainwater Harvesting Systems |
| Rainwater harvesting in the Home & Garden Rainwater Harvesting SuperComplete |  | Rainwater harvesting system complete with 101 Lpm water pump.
Ideal for flusing the toilet, using the washing machine, watering the garden or cleaning your car/patio. Goto SuperComplete Rainwater Harvesting Systems |
Rainwater Collection FAQ'sQ: I have a high water table and feel an underground water would not be suitable for me, what should i do? A: High water tables are not uncommon, installing an underground can be down, however this would mean you encasing the entire tank in concrete. Otherwise if you still feel unsure about an underground water tank then you could have a large water tank over ground or a number of water butts connected together. Q: Can I install a rainwater harvesting system in a existing house? A: Yes a rainwater harvesting system can be install at anytime, however if you are thinking of a new build you are better to install while at the footing stage of the build. |
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Rainwater TanksWhy not have a look at our rainwater tanks. Ideal for the garden to collect your rainwater. Rainwater collection is a fast up and coming trend for the garden. With water bills now too high, many of us are looking to collect as much water as possible and reuse it in our gardens and also for flushing the toilet. We have many different styles and colours for you to choose from, from tall and slim rainwater tanks to long a narrow tanks. We have a tank for everyone, if you looking for an extra big rainwater tank then we even stock extra large tanks which reach 19,000 litres. Goto Rainwater Tanks |
Quick Tips Rainwater Collection You don't need a large water tank to harvest rainwater, you could simply have a water butt which you can collect the rainwater from your down pipe, connect a simple pump and thats it. Grey issues When it comes to grey water it is a bit of a "grey area", 'what can i recycle?', 'is it safe'. Read our grey water page hopefully it will help Why should we harvest rainwater?We use 70% water today than we did 40 years By reducing your water usage you can: Save money on our water bills (especially if your on a water meter) Reduce the possibility of a drought, which will lead to a hosepipe ban. Reduce the damage which is done to wildlife in wetlands, reservoir and rivers.
Water UsageHow much is the water you let go down the plughole worth? and could you save it? * | Bath water | 80 Litres | * | Average Shower | 30 - 35 litres | * | Average Shower (using power shower) | 90Litres | | Single Toilet Flush | 8 - 9 Litres | * | General Water Use | 25 - 30 Litres | * | Washing Machine | 60 Litres | * | Dishwasher | 40 Litres | | | Watering the Garden using a Watering Can | 7 - 9 litres (per full can) | | | Car Wash using a Bucket (avg 1hr wash) | 15 Litres | | | Car Wash Hose using a Hose(avg 1hr wash) | 540 Ltr/Hr |
Rainwater Harvesting UseDIY Rainwater Harvesting In GardenNo matter how much it rains in Britain we always seem to need more water for our plants and gardens. By collecting your rainwater in an underground water tank, you we have a constant supply of water. These rainwater harvesting systems can be connected straight into you exisiting irrigation system them will never have to worry about your plants and garden not being water when you're on holiday. Once your system is setup their is no end to the uses of the water you save. You can connect a pressure washer to the tap outlet and use the rainwater to wash your car or even clean your patio.
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Underground water tanks don't have to be sunk in ground;, they can be installed under patios or under decking as shown (right). All accessories such as water pumps, filters and fittings can still be installed. | | |
Commercial/Industry Use - Schools / Collages / Universities / Hotels / Workplaces How much water do you think you use in your work place? Or how much water do you think is used in hotels/B&B's, you could save money on your water bill by using rainwater. One of the best things about Ecosure Rainwater Harvesting Tanks is that they can connect together give you a larger volume of water, then, just like a normal house hold system, the water can be recycled back into the header tank of the building then reused when someone flushes the toilet or turns on the tap. |
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