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In the arid Southwest, capturing and
utilizing rainfall is an essential part of conserving natural resources and cost effective outdoor watering.
We carry a variety of barrels and tanks, in numerous sizes and styles, for
capturing rainwater.
We offer several brands that are attractive
and available in a variety of colors for use in high visibility areas such
as by porches and patios. Lower priced, more 'industrial' looking
barrels and tanks can be used in less visible areas, or shielded by coyote
fence, plantings, etc.
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Rain barrels are generally used under
canales and rooftop gutters; typically they range from 50 to 200 gallons.
All are equipped with hose faucets and inlet screens. Some styles are
available in a choice of colors. It's easy to set up - simply put the
barrel in place and start catching water !
Rain Barrel Specifications & Prices 37kb |
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Water tanks are used to capture even larger quantities of water; typically
from 500 to 2,500 gallons. Because these tanks are generally too large
to situate directly under a gutter or canale, PVC pipe is used to route the
rainwater from the roof gutter or canale to the tank. Tanks may be
located above ground or underground; use a tank designed for the specific
above/under ground application.
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several sizes of tanks, including their unique Slimlines series. These
tanks are specifically designed to fit snugly against your house close to the
gutter or canale.
Bushman Tank Specifications & Prices 93kb
Other Tank Specifications & Prices 37kb
Water tanks require some planning for the tank
location, routing of incoming lines from roof to tank, and outgoing lines to
where the water will be used. Our expert staff can assist you in
developing an effective installation.
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Take your rainwater harvesting to the next level with acompletely
automated watering system. Although designed to work with Bushman
tanks, these components can be adapted for use with any rainwater tank.
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eaf catcher (E) captures leaves and other large debris. First Flush
Diverter (F) captures the first few gallons of rainfall keeping pollen,
dust, and small material out of the tank. (I) (K) (L) are an automated
pump setup for your irrigation system. |
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The unique
control system turns on the pump when your irrigation controller starts a
watering cycle. The pump draws rainwater from the tank; when the tank
runs dry, a sensor (J) opens a valve (H) that runs domestic water into the
tank to complete the watering cycle. This insures enough water for the
irrigation system, at the same time leaving the tank near empty so that it
is ready for the next rainfall.
Bushman
System Components & Prices 93kb |
Daisy Chaining, or connecting
barrels/tanks together is an easy way to add capacity to your system.
You can start small and add on later, or even capture water in one location
and store it elsewhere. A few basic principles of water flow are all
you need know: (1) Water flows downhill; (2) Water seeks its own level. |
Tanks Connected At The Top - gutter going
into A
Tank A has to fill all
the way until water runs thru the pipe into B. If you
add more tanks C & D, they only get water
when the tanks in line before them fill first.
The faucet at the bottom
of B will only empty B, A
only A, so you need to have a separate faucet for each
tank.
This setup works well if, for example, B is
located downhill from the house. A fills up by the
house, and when full it fills B down below. Separate
faucets draw out of each tank.
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Tanks
Connected At The Bottom - gutter going
into A
A and B
act as one tank so the water levels in both tanks rise and fall together,
and a faucet on either tank will draw water from both. They don't need
to be side by side; A can be under the gutter and B
way around the side of the house.
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If A or B
is a larger (ie, taller) tank, you'll need to make some minor adjustments.
Raise the lower tank so its top is level with the other - that way both can
fill to the brim. Put your faucet on the tank with the
lowest bottom
so you can draw water completely out of both tanks.
  
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