rainwater collector for the garden homemade

[Christophe]

I copy here glue a very nice self construction of a rainwater collector (found here )

Sure we can spend days looking for blackjack tanks. I've decided to make it ... two years ago.
I will detail my realization, if it can inspire!

I decided to build a reserve of 2300L of rainwater for several reasons:
- My Aquarium requires a lot of fresh water (low hardness).
- The price of water is increasing
- The laundry is done better with less detergent if very soft water is used.
- Some devices do not require "potable" water to operate. toilet!

So I looked for an economical way to make a reservation for a good capacity for recovery surface (60 square meter).
My choice fell on a wooden frame to combine the aesthetics and solidity, an eve carpet for the protection of the tarpaulin inside a 4 4 black 2 m new xNUMXmm basin, A pot a bouquet and a pot saucer to achieve the pre-filter.

The first step:
Sanding and painting of crude slats of fir purchased 2m40 and thick 18mm (Price approximately 8 E square meter in the local DIY magazin) and halved for 1m20 height.

The laying of the circle latte ...

Strapping with green wire mesh holding


black tarpaulin 16 square meters (about € 50)

The route for cutting

The edges were folded over themselves in a regular way to get the diameter of the tank and taped prior to installation.

The additional straps keep everything

The cover (which protects the tank children and serves to support the filter)

The total cost of return is approximately € 200. It must be added the booster reserve with 3 bars, pipes and fittings € 100.
This system provides about 100L per day (washing machine + bathroom + aquarium) deducted from my consumption. I detailed the gain here https://www.econologie.com/forums/loi-francaise-sur-la-recuperation-de-l-eau-de-pluie-t1742-40.html
Completion time around 10H.


Good DIY, for those who might inspire.

[Cuicui]

Great ! It is also valid to make a small cheap pool.

[georges100]

for the pool I'll be careful

lack can be elements .... but I am surprised at the lack of strapping at the top ... full it must push ....

[Christophe]

Great ! It is also valid to make a small cheap pool.

Ben saw the price of all made (500 €), I would say that it is an idea to improve the finish for everything I do not know ...