Glossary

First flush diverter – captures the first few litres of rainwater after a dry period and diverts it away from your tank. The amount of water diverted is calculated by multiplying the roof area you are harvesting from (in square metres) by 0.5 of a litre.

Leaf straining rain head – diverts leaves and other matter from prevent them from entering the rainwater supply.

Sludge zone – the layer at the bottom of the tank where any organic material which enters the system will accumulate. The point at which your water is drawn should be above this point.

Auto switch – a device to maintain a seamless water supply to your building by switching from rainwater to mains water when the water level in the tank drops below a given point

Auto top up valve – tops up the water level in the tank just enough to maintain supply when during dry periods. This is an alternative to the auto switch.

Dual check valve – a low hazard backflow prevention device that will stop rainwater from entering the mains water supply.

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