Comments on: empty rain barrels

By: john

john — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 11:40:08 +0000

Issac, yes please send along photos of your setup. I can post them to the blog and share the knowledge.

By: Issac

Issac — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:22:30 +0000

Nice setup . I just added a Shurflow 115Vac ParkModel(RV) water pump with prefilter. Has a 45psi auto shut off and is very quiet. I am really impressed with how well this setup works. I have (9) 55 gallon barrels all with manifold setup on my property and have not had to use city water yet.It has become an addiction but when I water I feel good knowing its good for my plants and good for my wallet.Keep up the good work. If you would like to see my setup which also uses Gardinia fittings I can email you.Take care Issac ikestyles@yahoo.com

By: john

john — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:31:35 +0000

Yes, I had read that somewhere. Do you get most of your water from wells? Is groundwater so precious that it must be allowed to percolate down to the aquifer? I thought your water was from snow melt. I read that reusing grey water is also illegal. Very strange thinking indeed. Sounds like a reason to start a campaign to repeal the law.

By: Rebecca The Greeniac

Rebecca The Greeniac — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 02:15:40 +0000

I am seething with jealousy. Believe it or not, here in Denver it's actually ILLEGAL to trap and store rain water.