For gravity-fed water systems I recommend 3/4-inch interior diameter hoses over smaller diameter hoses so there will be less surface friction and you’ll get much better water flow. Though note that the couplings…
January 4, 2022
Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands, Volume 3 describes a simple gravity-fed drip irrigation system hooked up to an above-ground cistern. The suppliers for some of the parts are listed below: Drip irrigation emitters for…
Suppliers of filters Berkey Water FiltersGravity-fed filters – no pump needed.https://www.usaberkeyfilters.com/ Potters for PeaceGravity-fed filters – no pump needed.This is an organization enabling local ceramicists in Nicaragua to make low-cost ceramic water filters,…
Sealers for concrete and masonry Thoroseal/MastersealFormerly known as Thoroseal, manufactured by Chemrex, has been rebranded Masterseal 581 (dry) or 583 (wet, in bucket), since Chemrex was purchased by BASF. Masterseal is a cement-based,…
Yaktek Industries – AustraliaAustralian manufacturers of Levetator, Liquidator, Dipstik, and Level Devil water tank level indicators.www.yaktek.com.au Yaktek Products – USAThe U.S. Distributor of Yaktek water tank level indicators is Dan Fleming of Water…
A full-port valve retains the full interior diameter of the pipeline it is connected to. This results in less reduction in flow (and less surface friction) than is caused by using standard valves,…
I STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU INVEST ONLY IN TANKS/CISTERNS THAT ARE RATED FOR POTABLE WATER STORAGE AND USE, EVEN IF YOU DON’T EXPECT TO USE THE WATER FOR DRINKING &/OR DOMESTIC USE. WHY? BECAUSE…
RainHarvesting by Blue Mountain Companyhttps://rainharvesting.com.au/products/first-flush-diverters/ Tank Townwww.rainwatercollection.com For how to make a simple home-made first flush diverter see pages 8-9 of Texas Manual on Rainwater Harvesting, 3rd edition, at www.twdb.texas.gov/publications/brochures/conservation/doc/RainwaterHarvestingManual_3rdedition.pdf TucsonThe Rain Storehttps://www.therainstore.com/
Australia Rain HarvestingManufacturer of a simple, relatively self-cleaning Leaf Eater and Leaf Beater rainhead filters designed to filter large debris before water gets to the cistern. Can be used for above and below…
When designing or implementing your system be sure to follow the principles for cistern systems described in Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands, Volume 1. Click here to read an article about a Cockrell School…