Rain water harvesting can be done inexpensively:

I made this rain harvester for about 3 to 5 cents a gallon (not including the cost of the barrels which can be FREE).

I avoided the normal cost of a rainwater harvester which usually includes the supplies needed for each barrel: spigots ($4), outlet flanges ($5), overflow flanges ($5), pipe etc. etc. Now, I'm all for saving rain, but I'd like to save some money while I'm at it! :-)

So, I figured out how to connect my barrels together for 3 to 5 cents per gallon!
I currently have 2400 gallons of capacity, and have spent about $120.These pages (see links on right) will show you how.



Getting started

First off, to become a rain harvester, you must first have motivation! I was motivated by having "two problems which I changed into a solution" (I live by these words!).

Problems:
1. Too much water dripping off the roof of my house into a poorly drained area.
2. I have to pay to water my garden.

Solution:
- Store the water for the garden!
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5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Another problem that rainwater solves is that chlorinated water is bad for plants!

5:34 PM
Anonymous said...

and it won't leave hardwater spots on the leaves

5:37 PM
Anonymous said...

Also, cold water is bad for roots. Rain in a barrel will be warm after a day or two.

11:53 PM
water harvesting system said...

I agree. Cold water will be bad for roots.

5:49 AM
Click rain Harvest said...

Rain water solves each and everyone needs. And Water is safe and Crustal Clear water to drink and use anywhere for supply.

5:51 AM

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