The Need for Rainwater Harvesting
In todays climate, water is an expensive commodity. As a result of an increase in demand and water reserves continuing to decline, the amount available to us is falling and water charges are continuing to increase year on year. Despite the fact England and Wales appear to have plenty of rain, our growing population and the potential changes in climate mean that our water resources are under pressure. The large number of new houses due to be built over the next few years will increase the competition for available water between the environment and people, especially in the South-East of England which has low water resource availability. Reducing demand for mains water can help to reconcile these competing needs. One way of reducing demand is to use a rainwater harvesting system to provide water for domestic uses.
Our Climate
Climate change is forecast to have a two-fold impact on water resources. It will reduce the amount of water available for public supply and it will increase customer demand for water, particularly in the garden. The latest predictions also suggest that we can expect warmer winters and drier, hotter summers.
The Carat® range of below ground rainwater harvesting systems are designed for use in the garden and the home. With the ability to replace up to 100% of normal domestic water use on the garden and up to 50% within the home
Typically, the harvested rain can be used in applications including garden irrigation,flushing toilets & washing machines.
The systems are designed for simple operation, and incorporate an integrated automatic pump system with automatic pump activation.
Garden Package:
Carat underground tank
Mini telescopic dome shaft with an adjustable lid 750mm – 950mm
Filter package:
Internal universal filter 3
Inflow stilling system for controlling the water inflow
Overflow siphon and rodent guard
Garden pump package:
Submersible pump, with protection against dry running automatic start/stop function
Floating water extraction unit
Water hose connection box
10m Pressure hose
Home & Garden Package:
Carat underground tank
Maxi telescopic dome shaft with an lid 750mm – 1050mm (29.5 – 41.3 inch)
Filter package:
Internal self cleaning filter
Inflow stilling system for slowing the water inflow
Overflow siphon and rodent guard
Home & Garden pump package:
Water supply control unit
Floating water extraction unit
DN 100 wall duct
12m Suction pipe
NB. Rainwater can not be used for human consumption unless further treated before hand.
