Pumps and Filters
Suppliers of filters
• Potters for Peace
This is an organization enabling local ceramicists to make low-cost ceramic water filters, sometimes known by the name of Filtron filters. www.pottersforpeace.org.
To purchase the low-cost filtron ceramic filter in the U.S. contact A Different Approach, ph 318-868-6816. www.adifferentapproach.com.
Suppliers of pumps and filters
• Tank Town
www.rainwatercollection.com
• Braewater
Pump options
• The Sta-rite Dominator pump is a high pressure, low flow pump. It is recommended by Richard Jennings of Earthwrights Designs for drip irrigation systems. Richard says, “It has the motor on the top and can draw water down to 3 inches from the bottom of the tank, thus making the entire cistern usable. There are several models. People need to look at the pump curves to determine the correct model or call the local dealer. At least in this area the dealer has been extremely helpful. It is also very reasonably priced.” www.pumps.com
• The Wayne Water Systems PSD 1000 pump is a low pressure, high flow pump. It is recommended by Richard Jennings of Earthwrights Designs for use with a sump that collects water then pumps it up to a cistern It is a 1 horsepower (HP) pump with a pressure switch included that turns it on and off. The pump can do 92 gallons/minute (gpm) at 5 feet of lift and 53 gpm at 20 feet. Wayne pumps have a 3-year warranty that they honor. www.waynepumps.com
• The SQ Series Grundfos submersible pumps have a good reputation. www.grundfos.com
