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=== 'Wet' system rain | === 'Wet' system underground rain storage === | ||
[[File:Rainwater catchment wet system.jpg|thumb|Illustration showing a catchment system from any number of downspouts passing through a simple 'trough' sand filter, with underground storage, providing potable water to the building.]] | [[File:Rainwater catchment wet system.jpg|thumb|Illustration showing a catchment system from any number of downspouts passing through a simple 'trough' sand filter, with underground storage, providing potable water to the building.]] | ||
With this method the collection pipes are located underground in order to connect multiple downspouts from different gutters. The rainwater floods the underground piping pushes the water up in | With this method the collection pipes are located underground in order to connect multiple downspouts from different gutters. The rainwater floods the underground piping pushes the water up into the pump in the lower region of the house or building. The downspouts and underground collection piping must have water-tight connections. The elevation of the tank inlet must be below the lowest gutter on the house or building. | ||
Pros: | Pros: | ||
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* The ability to collect from your entire collection surface | |||
* The ability to collect from multiple gutters and downspouts | |||
* The tank can be located away from your house | |||
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Cons: | Cons: | ||
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* More expensive to implement due to underground piping, water storage chamber and pump | |||
* Sufficient difference between gutters and tank inlet must be available | |||
== Linkdump == | == Linkdump == | ||