Garden ResQ DIY

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R 2 995,00

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Garden ResQ DIY System

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The Garden ResQ unit is fabricated from robust material that has been designed to withstand the harsh South African climate. The products and material we have used in the unit will help ensure that your Garden ResQ system will provide you with many years of trouble free service if installed and maintained correctly.

How To Use the Garden ResQ System

The safest method of utilising grey water is to irrigate in a manner that avoids human or animal contact during the irrigation process. This is easily achieved as households generally bath or shower in the early morning and/or evening and it is during these hours that evaporation and activity is reduced.

Most household grey water contains compounds that may be useful to your garden. Compounds in grey water include nitrate and phosphates which are, in most cases, beneficial to plants in small doses. These are compounds that are also found in most garden fertilisers. There are, however, a few exceptions:

Plants that are found naturally in the wild are intolerant of phosphate and therefore care must be taken to avoid over-watering with grey water.

Grey water is generally alkaline and this must be considered when watering acid loving plants. Edible plants or herbs should not be watered with grey water within two weeks of harvesting and should be washed carefully before consumption.

If required, your garden centre or nursery will be able to assist and provide further information on the use of grey water on your plants.

Please use drain cleaners, harsh chemicals, bleaches and household detergents sparingly in order to limit the negative effect on the garden. (In the event that excessive amounts of chemicals are used, it is recommended that one temporarily diverts the waste water to the main sewage system).

As regular soaps and detergents contain high levels of sodium, it is recommended that the use of biodegradable and soap-free cleaners be used. The ENCHANTRIX product range is highly recommended as it does not cause any harm to outdoor plants, if used responsibly.

Operation

The automated pump is specifically designed for use with a low pressure pyramid type sprinkler attachment. This unit is not designed to operate a 'pop up' or any other high pressure sprinkler system. Landscaping conditions may require that the length of irrigation pipe or garden hose be lengthened or shortened. Extensive testing on a level landscaped garden has shown that a single low pressure sprinkler is accommodated very well on a 30 metre irrigation pipe (20mm). This is sufficient for most small to medium sized gardens.

Output

This unit can process approximately 12 litres of grey water per minute (+/-60 litres per five minute shower) with a 30 meter irrigation pipe (20mm) on level ground. Pressure at the pump is approx 0.5 bar (rated 0.3 bar)

Maintenance

Failure to keep your Garden ResQ filter clean and free from debris will result in grey water returning to the sewer via the failsafe return to sewer facility.

A dirty filter will also prevent the unit from working at its optimum.

Easy access to the filter basket has been provided by means of a removable screw type lid. Regularly cleaning of the filter basket of any hair and debris will result in years of trouble free service.

You can provide your garden with safe, usable GREY WATER by following a few simple rules:

Clean the unit's filter basket regularly.
Remember to wash hands after working with the unit.
Keep grey water out of the neighbour's property, public walkways and storm water drains.
Discuss the steps that need to be followed with regard to chemical usage/drain cleaners with your family and housekeeper.
Remember -What goes down your bathroom drain will ultimately end up in your garden.
When necessary, divert all heavily chemically fouled water directly to the sewer.
Please place the end of your hosepipe down your sewer gully or disconnect the unit when chemical fouled water needs to be discharged from your bathroom.
If you find that your bath water drains faster than the unit can cope with effectively, a simple plastic sieve that fits over the bath plug can be fitted to slow down the draining process.