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by omnivorist
Fri Jun 11, 2010 8:50 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: REPOSTING - rainwater management system (drawn a blank)
Replies: 4
Views: 3146

Many thanks for replies to my query on my rainwater system. Yes, I could arrange a simple overflow. It's just that I'd like the option of simulating a running stream into the pond on a hot day (a syphon does this very effectively). The pond *does* overflow but it's a natural pond (no fish - just new...
by omnivorist
Thu Jun 10, 2010 9:13 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: REPOSTING - rainwater management system (drawn a blank)
Replies: 4
Views: 3146

REPOSTING - rainwater management system (drawn a blank)

I have a large cistern in my back garden that collects the rainwater run-off from the house roof and yard. I mainly want to use the water for watering plants but I'd also like the cistern to syphon to a pond in a lower part of the garden - and to self-syphon when the cistern becomes full. I already ...
by omnivorist
Thu Jun 03, 2010 11:21 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Rainwater management system - need some help
Replies: 0
Views: 2523

Rainwater management system - need some help

I have a large cistern in my back garden that collects the rainwater run-off from the house roof and yard. I mainly want to use the water for watering plants but I'd also like the cistern to syphon to a pond in a lower part of the garden - and to self-syphon when the cistern becomes full. I already ...
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