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A Beginner's Guide to setting up a Rainwater Harvesting System.

Rainwater harvesting is the greatest method or technology for conserving rainwater by gathering, storing, transporting, and purifying rainwater that runs off rooftops, hill slopes, parks, roadways, and open areas for later use.

Water shortages have become a major cause for concern in our lives. So, by preserving rainwater, which is pure and of high quality, it may be utilised for a variety of purposes, such as plant irrigation, washing and cleaning, bathing, cooking, and other animal needs. Everything needs some upkeep to stay in excellent shape, which is true for tools, relationships, automobiles, homes, and rainwater collection systems. You're effectively running your utility when you live on rainwater (i.e., rainfall systems that give residents drinking water). You'll want to ensure it provides the best water quality for you and your family.

The good news is that maintaining a rainwater harvesting system is straightforward and generally inexpensive.

Rainwater harvesting systems consist of the following components:
  • A catchment is used to collect and store the captured rainwater in the gutter.
  • Conveyance system: Downspout pipes transport the collected water from the catchment to the recharge zone.
  • Flush: It is used to flush out the dirt from the first spell of rain.
  • Filter: used for filtering the harvested rainwater and removing pollutants and dirt.
  • Tanks and recharge structures: used to store the purified water ready for use (sump or well).
Maintenance of Rainwater Harvesting Systems

Starting with the beginning of a rainwater catchment system—the roof and gutters—and moving down the conveyance line to the disinfection station, the rainy filter, and finally to the storage facility (sump, open wells, or bore wells).

  • Check roof & Gutters

    Roof - As dust or dirt collects on top, wash it with water to redirect runoff from the tank entrance. Monthly, especially after lengthy dry weather or strong winds. During the wet season, keep an eye out for leaf litter collection. Brush away leaf litter regularly, especially after strong gusts and shortly before rains. Trim overhanging trees surrounding the roof more frequently. Repair the roof damage (broken tiles, cracked waterproofing, etc.) early and before the rainy season. If there is rust, use lead-free paint to paint it once a year.

    Gutters –A long piece of metal or plastic with a curved bottom attached to the roof's edge to collect rainwater.

    Clear up bird droppings, leaves, and other debris with water. Inspect monthly, especially after long dry weather or high winds. During the wet season, check every day.

    Inspect and repair gutters and downspouts. Inspect for leaks or obstructions caused by debris build-up, and clean the gutters when necessary.

    Wipe down the leaf guards and clean out the gutters and roof. Fine dust particles, for example, do not need to be completely removed from the top because your sediment filter will manage them.

  • Downspout Pipe

    Downpipe -Ensure that the gutters and downspouts are sloped to guarantee a consistent flow and minimize water pooling, filth, trash etc., during the installation and following severe rains. Fix elbow leaks if necessary.

    Rainy developed an HDPE Push-N-Lock Type interlocking coupling system with a union that provides a simple yet secure connection.We created the sealing rings from rubber and polypropylene to keep the links leak proof. Together with pipes with a typical length of 6 metres and an inlet size of 90-110 MM, we manufacture push-n-lock type tees, bends, reducers, and end plugs to round out the range. Extending the life of the pipes, fittings, and overall system, the pipes and fittings are made with HDPE resin, grey master batch, and UV stabilizer additives.

  • First Flush Devices

    After the potable filter installation, we also perform a first flush to lessen the quantity of sediment that enters your storage tank. These first flushes are often a pipe run that terminates with a screen.

    Remove the little screen and rinse. We recommend cleaning the first flush screen on the same days you change your filters and inspecting after major weather events, such as before and after the rainy season and after each rooftop cleaning session.

    Instead of a first flush, your system may use an eliminator tank. If this is the case, make sure the eliminator drains automatically when full or manually drains regularly to guarantee flush capacity during the next rain.

  • Open Ended, Non-ClogFilters

    Rainy filters eliminate the above-mentioned maintenance requirements and aid in auto-flushing and self-cleaning. When rainwater, dirt, and debris flow through the downtake pipes by gravity, they enter the filter and begin rotating in an anticlockwise direction at the periphery of the upper housing, allowing them to flow into the SS-304 filter element placed in the lower housing in angular motion at a specific speed and velocity.

    How to clean Rainy Filters?

    In the event that the filter element is clogged or if there is an excessive amount of water escaping through the drain outlet, the filter element must be replaced. Simply remove the SS-304 filter element from the filter and clean it with the provided brush under running water. Use a water source with high pressure to thoroughly clean the filter element if it remains clogged. Please note that light must pass through the filter mesh to indicate that it has been properly cleaned; this enables the filter to operate at a very high level of efficiency. If the issues persist, please contact our technical support staff.

  • Storage Tanks and Pumps

    Usually, cleaning the inside of a tank is required every 15-20 years to remove any accumulated silt.

    Every ten years, before and after the rainy season, empty and clean the tank. Check the tank's stability, the cover's good fit, the absence of leaks, and the accumulation of debris. Repair any leaks. Remove any nearby tree roots (if the tank is underground) as soon as possible. Make sure the lid is firm and secure every time, with no gaps where insects can enter or exit. Pumps and pump control: inspect for leaks and corrosion, do a test run, and verify the gas charge within the expansion vessel or shock arrestors. Yearly cleaning, inspection, and maintenance, 2-4 years

    The cleaner the water, the better, so keep up good maintenance practises!

Conclusion

Rainwater harvesting is the most effective and environmentally beneficial method of conserving water. The success of a rainwater collection system is determined by its capacity to fulfil the site's needs. Ant has enduring preferences. Rainy Filters provides the best alternatives for installing rainwater collection systems. Rainwater harvesting offers several advantages and applications; however, harvesting systems must be operational and maintained to ensure water purity. Water must also be cleansed and filtered before usage.

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11th cross, 7th Block, Jaya Nagar,
Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560070.

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