Rainwater Harvesting System

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Here’s the design we created for the system.
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Two 2,000 gallon tanks are ganged together.
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The system sits in an out-of-the-way location behind the garage.
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A steel roof is best for rainwater collection. The solar panels power the pump (and the house).
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The “leaf eater” screens out debris.
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External plumbing is protected from freeze damage with a heating cable and insulation. The post protects against physical damage to the valve.
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A portable pump pressurizes the water for delivery to the garden.

 

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