Infiltration chambers (aka, “leaching chambers” or “subsurface outlet chambers”) I far prefer the use of these bottomless, louver-sided plastic chambers over the use of perforated pipe in French drain applications. The larger-capacity chambers…
p>Mulch can be free/homemade (see section-headers below in italics) or purchased from landscape material suppliers. Make sure it contains organic matter only—no mixed-in soil. Also, if you can purchase what they call “overs,”…
FILTERRA® Stormwater Bioretention Filtration SystemThis system may be useful in hyper-urban sites, while sites with more plantable space should consider the Natural Drainage Systems (NDS) approach utilized by the cities of Seattle, Washington…
The bulk, if not all, materials for creating most water-harvesting earthworks are already on-site and free. The soil is the main one. Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands, Volume 2, covers the rest. If you…
For gravity-fed water systems I recommend 3/4-inch interior diameter hoses over smaller diameter hoses so there will be less surface friction and you’ll get much better water flow. Though note that the couplings…
Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands, Volume 3 describes a simple gravity-fed drip irrigation system hooked up to an above-ground cistern. The suppliers for some of the parts are listed below: Drip irrigation emitters for…
Suppliers of filters Berkey Water FiltersGravity-fed filters – no pump needed.https://www.usaberkeyfilters.com/ Potters for PeaceGravity-fed filters – no pump needed.This is an organization enabling local ceramicists in Nicaragua to make low-cost ceramic water filters,…
Sealers for concrete and masonry Thoroseal/MastersealFormerly known as Thoroseal, manufactured by Chemrex, has been rebranded Masterseal 581 (dry) or 583 (wet, in bucket), since Chemrex was purchased by BASF. Masterseal is a cement-based,…
Yaktek Industries – AustraliaAustralian manufacturers of Levetator, Liquidator, Dipstik, and Level Devil water tank level indicators.www.yaktek.com.au Yaktek Products – USAThe U.S. Distributor of Yaktek water tank level indicators is Dan Fleming of Water…
A full-port valve retains the full interior diameter of the pipeline it is connected to. This results in less reduction in flow (and less surface friction) than is caused by using standard valves,…