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How to create your own rainwater harvesting system to save water

Here’s how to save those precious drops when they do fall with a DIY rainwater harvesting system.

October 8, 2017
South Coast Herald 1 minute read
Photo by Stephen Smith/Country Life

How does this rainwater harvesting system work?

The rain saver is essentially two drums plumbed together to form one water container. A tap allows a hosepipe to be joined to them, while a hole in the top of one drum allows for rainwater to be delivered via a gutter’s downspout.

According to our sister Caxton publication, Country Life, this is how to create your own rainwater harvesting system

You will need

  • 1 x 50mm to 32mm female PVC plain/threaded adapter.
  • 1 x female thread 15mm ball valve
  • 1 x 20mm to 15mm male to female nylon reducer
  • 1 x 32mm to 15mm male to female nylon reducer
  • 2 x 15mm nylon nipples
  • 2 x 50mm PVC 90° elbows
  • 1 x 50mm PVC T-joint
  • 1m x 50mm PVC pipe
  • thread tape
  • 1 x Gardena hose-pipe connector
  • 2 x geyser tray spouts
  • 2 x 90° gutter elbows, to fit your existing gutter system
  • silicone
  • PVC Weld
  • 20cm x 20cm plastic insect mesh
  • 2 x 95-litre plastic drums, or something similar. Make sure they’re UV stabilised. Black refuse bins would also work.

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Tools

  • Electric drill, cordless drill/screwdriver; 50mm holesaw; 10mm drill bit; screwdriver bit; scissors; jigsaw and fine blade; pencil, hacksaw

Read more by going to: www.countrylife.co.za

 

October 8, 2017
South Coast Herald 1 minute read

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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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