FAQ > Rainwater Harvesting (13 entries)
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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A variety of models from a range of manufacturers. We commonly use barrels made by RainbarrelUSA , which is based in the Charlotte area.
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Faster than you think! For example, a half inch of rain collected on 300 square feet of roof will fill a 55 gallon barrel.
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The higher the elevation of the barrel, the greater the pressure. Water will discharge from a Barrel elevated two feet from the ground at two gallons per minute. You can also ...
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Yes, just empty the barrel (so that water won’t freeze and crack the spigot) , and divert water away from the barrel, and back into the downspout until spring.
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Place mosquito dunks in the barrels, or even put goldfish in the barrel to control mosquitoes and algae.
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Yes, with a linking kit.
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Absolutely not.
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A periodic cleaning using a solution of two teaspoons of lemon juice per gallon of water.
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Concrete Block ( cinder block ) makes a sturdy, low cost base material.
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It’s a good idea to secure the barrel so that children, pets, etc. can’t fall in and drown, and fasten it to the building ( with a strap, etc.) to ensure ...