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How do I deal with variable head in a gravity drip system?
I am planning a gravity drip irrigation system fed from a large cistern that is 55 inches tall from the faucet to the overflow tube.
This will yield a significant variation in water pressure between ...
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Correct name for Water Butt / Rain Barrell Tap/Valve/Shutoff Fitting?
Its difficult to find a suitable tap/valve/shutoff for water butts.
This is also made worse by most tap/valves not having a backing flange which allows proper sealing up against the water butt.
What ...
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From rain barrel to hose: math and kit
I've read some similar questions (i.e. this one) but still I need some help.
I have a water barrel in the garden:
capacity 120 L
50 cm diameter
80 cm height
I want to feed a water hose, placing the ...
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How to gravity feed differently sized rain collection tanks at equal rates?
I recently purchased two 300 gallon tanks to supplement my existing two 55 gallon barrels, allowing me to do some more legitimate rainwater harvesting. I've been really intrigued by manifold system ...
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