Freerain 'Domestic Rainwater Management'
Domestic rainwater management
Rainwater harvesting is a simple idea, with the use of the appropriate technology makes a reliable and effective method of saving mains water.
With a Freerain rainwater harvesting system, a typical household can expect to save around 50% of their mains water needs. Secondly the inclusion of a rainwater system can help with water related issues during the planning process. Thirdly, in more remote areas, rainwater can be upgraded to fully drinkable standard (potable), by using non-chemical ultra-violet sterilisation.
Freerain is also able to offer separate components to integrate with any existing systems.
Rainwater system components:
Tanks
2000 litres3000 litres
4000 litres
There are three standard tank sizes to choose from, with larger tanks available if required. Our polyethylene tanks, are so strong that concrete backfilling can be eliminated in most installation. This results in significantly reduced installation costs. With push-fit connections (110mm) and specifically manufactured for rainwater storage, this tank is specialist without being complicated. This is ideal for both self-builders and professionals alike.
Dome & cover
This feature replaces the requirement to build a brick access chamber or the need to purchase separate manhole covers. Which ensures an easier installation.
Filter
The cross-flow filter is housed in the neck of the tank for easy installation.
With an efficiency of around 90% and a simple low maintenance routine, making this filter the optimum choice. When the system is on overflow mode, the filter is automatically cleaned. An inspection of the filter and cleaning should be done every quarter, to maintain the efficiency of the system. The procedure is a simple 5 minute job.
Submersible pump
We have a range of pumps, which are of a high specification and are proven in service to deliver reliable performance. The standard pump delivers 4,500L/Hr at 4.55 Bar. With a service rating of 30 starts per hour for 10 years.
Control system
The Freerain controls are fully WRAS certified and come complete with a fully compliant automatic mains water top up system. They are supplied pre-plumbed and pre-wired to ease installation.'
| Material/s: | tanks are HDPE |
| Environmental statement: | no |
| BRE Ecopoints: | unrated |
| Green Guide rating: | unrated |
| Environmental certification: | none |
| 3rd party accreditation: | none |
| 3rd party product endorsement: | Water Efficiency Award |
| Quality certification: | none |
| Reusability / Recyclability: | n/a |
| Recycled content to ISO 14021: | tanks are 85% recycled plastic |
| Life expectancy | 25 years |
| Substitute for or new materials / method: |
mains supply |
| Downloads: | Technical data Water Efficiency Award |
| Codes of Practice: | |
| Workmanship Work Section: | |
| Country/s of manufacture: | UK |
| UK distribution location: | Newark, Nottinghamshire |
| Alternative products: | Rainwater systems |
| Further information: | |
| Information last updated: | Wednesday 30th, April 2008 |
| Manufacturer's evidence rating:* |  |
| Manufacturer: | Gusto Products Ltd |
| Address: | Millennium Green Business Centre, Rio Drive, Collingham, Newark. NG23 7NB |
| Telephone: | 01636 894906 |
| Fax: | 01636 894909 |
| Email: | sales@freerain.co.uk |
| Website: | www.freerain.co.uk |
| Supply chain availability: | Supplier |
| Supplier: | Burdens Environmental |
| Telephone: | 0845 601 1188 |
| Email: | eco@burdens.co.uk |
| Website: | http://www.burdensenvironmental.com/ |
The product has been selected on the above average performance in the following areas:
| - | Abiotic depletion | - | Acidification |
| - | Global warming | - | Eutrophication |
| - | Ozone layer deplection | - | Solid Waste |
| - | Human toxicity | - | Radioactivity |
| - | Fresh water aquatic ecotoxicity | - | Minerals extraction |
| - | Terrestial exotoxicity |  |
Water extraction |
| - | Photochemical oxidation |
*Note:
Manufacturer's evidence rating
* One star rating: The product has been included based on an assessment of the manufacturer's own product information.
*** Three star rating: The product has been included on the basis of a third party, independent, Life Cycle Analysis (BRE Ecoprofile or similar).
