Water Harvesting
Water harvesting can be broken down into five basic components: source, collection, treatment, storage and distribution. Each component can be achieved in a number of ways.
- Source:
- Rain water or grey water.
- Collection:
- Redirection of downpipes; storm water drains; wet systems; Redirection and separation of grey water fixtures.
- Treatment:
- Chemical, biological or heat treatment.
- Storage:
- Plastic or FRP (Fibre-Reinforced Plastic) tanks; flexible subfloor sacs; Aquaplate and metal tanks; concrete below ground tanks.
- Distribution:
- Subsoil irrigation; drippers; sprays; toilet flushing; spray irrigation; hot water supply.
Important: All rain, grey and treated water must be used in accordance with regulating authority requirements.
Rainwater Tank
Rainwater harvesting can be achieved from a home, commercial building or facility and can range from a small tank running off the shed for your garden’s vegie patch to large systems created to service commercial washdown.
By getting the correct balance between collection, storage and use, you’ll not only save water but money as well. When you arrange an onsite visit with Burbank Plumbing, we will assess and recommend the most effective solution for your needs.
Greywater Tank
Where rainwater is an alternative source of water, greywater is a new source and considerable water savings can be achieved by installing a treatment or diversion system to make use of this totally supplementary water supply.
Greywater is defined as waste water from fixtures including showers, basins, baths, laundry troughs and washing machines. Uses of greywater include supply for toilet flushing and the garden. With the right system in place, an average home can cut around one third off their water usage.
Burbank Plumbing use only certified high end products to ensure a safe, controlled system is fitted. If you have an idea of your water saving budget, give us a call – our expert team of plumbers have all the advice you need to get you started.
Solar Hot Water
A lot of considerations come into play when deciding to install a solar hot water system.
- Configuration: ‘Close coupled’ tanks and panel on roof or split panels on roof and tank on ground.
- Boost Methods: Gas / electric / LP gas / natural gas.
- Panel Type: Traditional flat glass or evacuated tubes.
The combination of these three elements significantly affect your output. The type of building, site, what is available and cost also factor into the solar hot water plan that’s best for you.
Rebates
The Manufacturer of your solar hot water system will have the most up-to-date information about rebates. For further information contact Resource Smart Victoria at http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/for_households/rebates_3041.html