What To Know About Harvesting Rain Water With 1000 Litre Totes

When it comes to rain water harvesting there's many options for one to choose from. Some are better than others but one option outweighs the rest. 

It is harvesting with IBC Totes. These cubed containers are lightweight and compact. They hold up-to 1000 Litres or 250 Gallons. They are easy to fill and drain which makes harvesting rain water effortless. 

Here is the step to step process on getting set up. 

- You need to find your IBC Tote. Its recommended your tank is food grade. When purchasing a tank make sure you ask the seller if its food grade and what it previously held. 

- Locate which eavestrough you will utilize so you can plum it into your tank. Then place your IBC close to or directly under the eave. Take the lid off the water tank and reroute the end of the eave into the lid of the tote. 

- Wait for it to rain. The water run off from your roof will flow into the eaves and then fill the water tank. Depending on the amount of rain you get at any given time this will determine how quickly the tank will fill. 

- Once your tank is full you can start using the water you have collected to hydrate your shrubs, garden and trees. Make sure when done watering you close the valve on the bottom of the tank. This will prevent wasting harvested water. 

There are so many positives to collecting rain water. It greatly reduces your water bill plus it decreasing the demand for water. When your tank has water you always have a backup water source as well. 

Try using one of our 1000 Litre Totes today to capture rain and start watering your plants and shrubs in an eco friendly way!