Category Rain Barrels & Water Storage

Calculate tank volume from shape and dimensions, or size rainwater storage from catchment yield and demand. Use the correct units, efficiency, and usable reserve.

The easiest water timer has simple hose-end installation, a clear screen, few controls, manual override, battery access, and programming that fits your routine.

Rainwater collection is generally legal, but violations of local limits, permits, plumbing codes, or use rules may bring orders or fines. Check jurisdictional law.

Fresh rainwater is usually mildly acidic near pH 5.6, while air pollution, roofs, gutters, tanks, and treatment can shift collected-water readings higher or lower.

Concrete water-tank grade depends on design, exposure, codes, and standards; reinforced tanks often begin near M30, but engineering governs the specification.

A SCHÜTZ IBC valve controls discharge from an ECOBULK or similar tote. Identify valve type, DN size, outlet thread, seal material, and container compatibility.

IBC replacement valves are commonly DN50 two-inch butterfly or ball designs, but outlet threads, flange pattern, gasket, material, and tote model must match.

Recommended rainwater-tank size balances roof yield, rainfall pattern, collection efficiency, daily use, dry periods, available space, budget, and overflow needs.

IBC fittings have no universal thread, though S60x6 on a nominal two-inch outlet is common. Measure diameter and pitch and identify the valve before buying adapters.

U.S. outdoor spigots commonly end in 3/4-inch garden hose thread, while inlet pipe threads vary. Distinguish GHT from NPT before choosing adapters or valves.