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How do you fit a rain diverter kit?
Fitting Instructions: Take the lid off the water butt. If your water butt is not predrilled then you will need to drill a 25mm hole to fit the rain diverter. Drill a 25mm hole near the top of the water butt on the side closest to the down pipe (some water butts may have drill points indicated).
How do you keep water from stagnating?
Basic precautions can help keep your collected rainwater from stagnating.
- Use your rainwater as often as possible to keep it from stagnating.
- Use a dark colored, food-grade barrel that is approved for liquids.
- Cover your barrel with a tight-fitting top.
- Clean your gutters and roof regularly.
How does the rain barrel diverter system work?
3D video of how the RainReserve Diverter System works. Water falls into the diverter, while leaves & debris fall down the downspout. The water goes through the tubing and into the rain barrel. Once your rain barrel is full the water goes back up the tubing and out the downspout. Along with leaves & debris. Loading…
What are the benefits of a rainwater diverter?
Another benefit of using a rainwater diverter to divert rainwater from the drainage system and into a storage tank is that the water is clean and free from any chemicals that are traditionally used to clean the water that is used within the home.
Can a rainwater diverter be installed on a downpipe?
This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. With more and more homeowners wanting to make the most of rainfall, Osma offers a rainwater diverter kit – designed to channel rainwater from your downpipe into your waterbutt. You can install the fitting on round or square downpipe and it is available in black and white.
Where do you drill hole for rain diverter?
select waterbutt side nearest to drainpipe and drill a 26mm hole at position shown in diagram 1. 2. fit the hose connector through the hole and fit washer & locking nut from inside 3. place waterbutt on stand or a flat surface and position 350mm maximum from drainpipe. 4. mark a line on the drainpipe level with the bottom of the hose connector (see