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Maintaining your rainwater harvesting system
Posted by Barry Nutley on 22nd July 2009 at 9:10 am
How much maintenance of a rainwater harvesting system is needed, is a common question. As with any appliance, regular maintenance ensures optimum performance, and increases life. So here I aim to answer some of the common questions: 1. Do I have to clear the leaves out of the filter?Not necessar…
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Solutions to common rainwater harvesting problems
Posted by Barry Nutley on 19th August 2009 at 2:30 pm
This months blog offers solution to some of the possible problems people with rainwater harvesting systems may encounter. Some may appear obvious, but... 1) Toilet cisterns do not refill after flushing. i. Possible power failure to pump. Check power supply is OK.ii. Pressure switch fail…
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Will it cost me more to harvest rainwater?
Posted by Barry Nutley on 26th October 2009 at 2:32 pm
Rainwater harvesting systems tend to be pumped, causing people to ask the following questions : 1. "Does the cost of running the pump negate any savings made?" 2. "By running a pump, are we increasing our carbon emissions, and negating any environmental benefits?" Well, to answer those…
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