Hi SaveH20,
Been a while, a long time actually but I'm finally getting around to plumbing the house tank up.
Just after a bit of advice if possible, please.
I want to be…

Pretty much no leaves get into our gutter, mainly dirt & dust over summer.
No the gutters are not slotted.
Gutterpumpers preferably in the high spot mid way between runs?
I will investigate…

Once again, thanks SaveH20.
So pipework would end up something like this?
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Thanks.
I'll do some drawings & see how it looks.
Are the placement of the down pipes adequate & i have read that extra drainage would be helpful at the high points?…

So 1 & 2 would be on the first run using 50mm stormwater pipe, so 3, 4, 5 & 6 would be on second run Tee'd into the first run…

Probably only once a year we have a major, short downpour that results in overflows pretty much all round.
On the current storm water pipes, they will not be used &…

Thanks SaveH20.
Yes, sorry the shed measurements were in feet.
The down pipes are where the builder located then 20 years ago apart for the pergola. If you have some suggestions on…

Hi & thanks again for your advise.
We live in the Lewiston/Gawler River area in SA.
Proposed tank is a 22500L. A second tank will be installed near out 25' x 50'…

Thank you SaveH20. Your plain English information is much appreciated.
I guess it is all a bit of a balancing act to get the best results possible with what you have…

Hi,
I have been researching & reading with interest different posts on collection of rainwater.
I have a couple of questions I was hoping your knowledgeable members may be able to assist…