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SHINING EXAMPLE

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cleaning rainwater
« on: July 25, 2009, 05:54:37 pm »
Just started harvesting rainwater. Catching plenty, but it's coming into the tank horribly dirty from roof. Of course, resin doesn't really deal with organic material; so just wondering how successful users of rainwater deal with the problem. E.g. do those downpipe filters really work. I've been using a foam pond filter & 'tea strainer' but it doesn't change colour of the water.
Any thoughts gents?
Thanks Gary.
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Blue Frog Systems

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Re: cleaning rainwater
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2009, 06:56:44 pm »
Have you cleaned your gutters out ?

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DaveG

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Re: cleaning rainwater
« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2009, 07:08:37 pm »
Quote from: Window Wipers on July 25, 2009, 06:56:44 pm
Have you cleaned your gutters out ?



ill do it for £100 ;D
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bluez

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Re: cleaning rainwater
« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2009, 07:29:28 pm »
I'll under cut
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DaveG

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Re: cleaning rainwater
« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2009, 07:32:59 pm »
Quote from: bluez on July 25, 2009, 07:29:28 pm
I'll under cut

let bluez have it!!! ;D
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SHINING EXAMPLE

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Re: cleaning rainwater
« Reply #5 on: July 26, 2009, 09:04:57 am »
Yup. Actually unclipped some of it and washed thoroughly.
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jonnyald

Re: cleaning rainwater
« Reply #6 on: July 26, 2009, 09:08:06 am »
but even if you catch rainwater in a cup direct from the sky it isnt clear colour
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elite mike

Re: cleaning rainwater
« Reply #7 on: July 26, 2009, 02:23:21 pm »
Quote from: SHINING EXAMPLE on July 25, 2009, 05:54:37 pm
Just started harvesting rainwater. Catching plenty, but it's coming into the tank horribly dirty from roof. Of course, resin doesn't really deal with organic material; so just wondering how successful users of rainwater deal with the problem. E.g. do those downpipe filters really work. I've been using a foam pond filter & 'tea strainer' but it doesn't change colour of the water.
Any thoughts gents?
Thanks Gary.

take a look on matts site 8)
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poole bay

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Re: cleaning rainwater
« Reply #8 on: July 26, 2009, 08:42:06 pm »
filter it first  :)
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