Pipe Flashing. Rainwater Roof Outlets. Channel Drains. Septic Tanks. Milled Lead. See all. Drainage Superstore is proud to offer a range of rainwater diverters from brands such as Lindab , Brett Martin , Hargreaves and Alumasc , to work with your roofline drainage system.
Choose from a number of different styles to fit in with your current rainwater system, and rest assured that whichever product you choose will not only perform well but also be of the highest quality. But what is a rainwater diverter, how do they work, and why should you use a rainwater diverter? A rainwater diverter is a simple device that connects your roofline drainage system to a water storage tank, such as a water butt or garden water storage tank.
Rainwater diverters come in a wide range of designs, shapes and sizes, from square rainwater diverters, to round rainwater diverters, and rigid rainwater diverters to flexible rainwater diverters, with a number of different finishes to blend in with your current roofline drainage system. Choose from manually adjustable rainwater shoes, fixed rainwater diverters and even rainwater diverters with an overflow function to allow the rain to bypass the diverter when the water storage tank is full.
A rainwater diverter attaches to a downpipe that runs from the roofline guttering down towards the ground, and diverts some of the rainwater into a water storage tank , instead of the water running directly down into the ground drainage system.
A rainwater diverter is really easy to attach. One option involves the downpipe being simply cut in the desired place, with the rainwater diverter fitting in place of the cut out section. The shoe or hose that is attached to the rainwater diverter can then be fixed to the side or top of a water storage tank or water butt, where the diverted rainwater will then be stored.
Another option is that the rainwater diverter has been designed as if it was a gutter bracket or downpipe joint, in which case the rainwater diverter simply needs to be connected to two sections of downpipe as if it was a gutter joint.
Of course, with each brand the installation process may vary slightly, but the process still remains simple. Using a rainwater diverter is a great way to save on utility bills, reduce your impact on the environment, and keep a store of free and clean water for use in your home and garden. If the building runs on a metered water system, any water that is used to water plants, clean cars or fill up paddling pools can significantly add to your water bill.
Using a rainwater diverter to direct rainwater from the roofline drainage into a water butt results in a free source of water that can be used for these activities.
The difference with in-ground diverters is that they serve an additional purpose after the rain stops. In a wet system, water that has not been forced into the storage tank before the rain stops can remain in the pipes. This can cause problems with bacteria or insects laying eggs. With an in-ground diverter, this water continues to flow into the diverter and is slowly drained.
This leaves the pipe system dry, increasing your tank water quality. Commercial diverters are virtually the same as downpipe diverters, however they are adapted to the larger piping and water capacities needed for commercial buildings.
Water diverters are a simple device that significantly improve the quality of water in rainwater tanks. Their simplicity means that maintenance is low — you only need to clean the filters and check for blockages occasionally.
Because they remove contaminants from the rainwater, they also increase the life of water pumps and appliances. If you are looking for a water diverter for your rainwater harvesting system, talk with our team today about your options. Please wait How Water Diverters Work All diverters perform a similar function.
Downpipe Water Diverters Downpipe diverters are comprised of downpipes with a slow release valve at the bottom. Tipping Gutter Water Diverters Tipping gutter diverters are a simple system that is often built for separating contaminated water. Too few downspouts will tend to make the gutters overflow during a heavy rain. The drip-edge flashing at the edge of the roof may have to be adjusted so that water does not flow between the gutter and the fascia board to which most are attached.
Attach a garden or soaker hose to the hole near the bottom of the barrel using an adapter and spigot. Most rain barrels will come with a spigot and adapter for attaching a hose. Find a suitable place for your rain barrel. Rain-barrel water uses include irrigating your lawn, gardens or flower bed; rinsing off your windows or driveway; washing your car; or even filling a toilet. You don't need to treat rainwater to irrigate a vegetable garden, but make sure to water the soil and not the plants themselves.
Are rain barrels a good idea? Using rainwater collected in rain barrels is a good idea for many reasons. It's relatively pure and soft, making it good for nondrinking uses; and because it isn't treated with chemicals like tap water, it's better for your plants.
What is the best rain barrel? View the Best Rain Barrel, Below. Algreen Products Cascata Rain Barrel. Mirainbarrel Upcycled Rain Barrel. Can you use a garden hose on a rain barrel? If you do have a pump for your rain barrel, good on you! You can use any hose that works for your needs. For those of you who rely on gravity to water your garden and plants, options are a bit limited.
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