To determine the rainwater tank and gallon size that best suits your unique scenario: understand five (5) rainwater harvesting (RWH) variables. These key details are selective to RWH systems and should be considered prior to implementing a system and the rain tank that meets the size for your individual application and needs. Key Detail Variables… [Read More]
Archives for November 2018
Home Rainfall Collection Calculator
Looking to calculate your home rainwater collection volume from regular rainfall events? Calculating the amount of rainfall in gallons of water involves variables fully dependent on where you live and the entire size of the rainwater harvesting (RWH) system. Needed variables include: (1) Expected rainfall depth in inches; (2) Catchment area size in square feet,… [Read More]
What is My Rainfall?
Annual Precipitation Your geographic location will determine the average rainfall amount you experience and is available for rainwater harvesting, tank water collection, and home water usage. Understanding annual precipitation values and amounts is important in rainwater harvesting (RWH) applications and is a good step in planning, installing, and/or optimizing a RWH system. Rain harvesters seeking… [Read More]