Description
Hands-On Rainwater Tank Installation Workshop
Join us for a day and learn how to design and install active rainwater harvesting systems including sizing your system, filtration techniques, parts, tools, and other considerations. We will be installing a 2500 gallon tank!
When: Saturday, September 6, 9am – 4pm
Where: Encinitas (address provided after registration)
Snacks and Morning Beverages will be provided, BYO Lunch
In this hands-on workshop participants will learn the fundamentals of active rainwater harvesting systems. By the end of the workshop we will have installed a 2500 gallon rainwater harvesting tank which will be expandable based on available future budget. Plus you will go home with instructions and parts lists so you can install your own rainwater tank. We will have specialty parts onsite for you to purchase.
PLUS we’ll tour existing greywater and rainwater installations onsite.
Topics to include:
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Wet and dry rainwater tank systems
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Calculating potential rainwater collection
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Different types of tanks and cisterns
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Pre-filtering rainwater
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Best management practices
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Getting the most out of a gravity fed system
- Pressurizing your system for a hose bib or irrigation tie in.
