I have a system like this on my house, it collects rainwater, lightly filters it, stores it in a tank of approx 2 cubic metres and then uses a demand-based pump system to push it up to the attic tank.

RainPerfect is a solar-powered pump system that collects seasonal rainwater in a barrel, energizing itself with a NiMH battery that's charged by a 3.5 kW solar panel.

If you want a sufficient water pressure from a rain barrel (without using a pump), your barrel’s water level needs to be 23.1 feet above your garden. This distance may seem exaggerated, but the ...

The system is fed by two large 55 gallon barrels that collect rain from his gutters. A 1/2 HP well pump is used to pressurize the collected water, which is then dispensed throughout his garden by ...

Prepare the Rain Barrel Footing . The footing for your rain barrel needs to be dry and level. Once full of water, a 55-gallon rain barrel will weigh over 400 pounds, so it can tip over if the ...

Because rain barrels have low water pressure (less than 4 psi), they are not suitable for use with sprinkler systems. You can increase your capacity by hooking multiple rain barrels together A cistern ...

But when winter arrives, freezing temperatures can prevent rain barrels from working, and even destroy rain barrel systems.

So my sister, gardening mother and I were all delighted when he rigged up an irrigation system for the Sutton garden out of rain barrels, PVC pipe and a sump pump. I'm not quite sure how he got ...

Rain-barrel system proves easy, effective. Capturing and reusing rainwater good for both plants and environment. Sun., March 18, 2012 A decorated rain barrel, “Butterfly Garden,” is connected ...

A free rainwater harvesting system will be raffled off at the end of the free webinar to one city water customer. To sign up, visit dailyacts.org. [email protected] or call 707- 789-9664 ...

Plastic rain barrel kits are available for purchase at many home centers for around $100. If kit prices aren’t for you, a rain barrel is easy to make yourself for a fraction of the price.