permaculture

[Jonathan Storvick <jstorvick@gmail.com>]

I would say definitely contact Brad Lancaster - if anyone has research on
this stuff, it is him.   http://www.harvestingrainwater.com/contact/

Jon

On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 9:59 PM, Lawrence F. London, Jr. <
venaurafarm@bellsouth.net> wrote:

> On 1/11/2012 8:12 PM, Jason Gerhardt wrote:
> > Hi All,
> > I'm in need of some quick links to scientific research studies that have
> > been completed that demonstrate urban rainwater harvesting, via rain
> > gardens, positively impacting water quality in streams, rivers, bays, and
> > lakes.
> >
> > I'm serving as an advisor to a local organization in the application of a
> > grant and we need to attach scientific papers that support rainwater
> > harvesting improving water body quality.  I've been called in last minute
> > on this so I am up against a deadline, any links you know of, please send
> > out to the list.
>
> <><><>
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> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject:        [rainwaterharvesting] Re: Material for Downspout piping
> Date:   Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:18:54 -0000
> From:   Stew <waterwars@msn.com>
> Reply-To:       rainwaterharvesting@yahoogroups.com
> To:     rainwaterharvesting@yahoogroups.com
>
> I use a lot of PVC piping in my fishfarm however for gutter applications
> its not ideal. PVC to be blunt is not very good in full sun exposure UV
> resistant gets brittle and is prohibitively expensive. Well casings are
> schedule 80 by the way not 40.
> There is UV resistant but well casing typically is not. A note on 'UV
> resistant' PVC it will get brittle and doesn't last forever.I double
> wall it when exposed and paint inner pipe black to shield it. Simply use
> larger size over smaller...
> ABS is cheaper and also is unacceptable: doesn't last too thin also.
> For Downspout situations I use large 2 and 1/2 inch by 4 inch vinyl
> available available at HD or Lowess Use 'silicone sealant' for all
> fittings and it should be well fastened with the standard strapping
> system readily available with this type of gutter down spout system. If
> you want to secure it further use stainless steel hardware and screws.
> A converter plastic adapter(also in Store) will resize it to fit round 3
> or 4 inch size for underground PVC pipe run. Divertors made of PVC are
> well.. inadequate to be blunt and expensive! better way is do use food
> grade barrel (Greek Olive barrels of approx 30 some odd gallon have nice
> lids and are very nice. Bury theses inline and put drains with smaller
> PVC at bottom and drain to lower elevation (or directed to buried
> central barrel) where it the dirty water can be pumped off with one pump
> for garden use. Use 'floating RV swim ring float system' rise even if
> barrel is full way if housing of larger bucket is siliconed on top of
> olive barrel top above ground.to allow the ring and pump float. Use a
> runoff opening to drain overflow on ground at that point(cut into side
> of overflow top bucket housing.
>
> Vinyl is easy to work with and isn't unsightly like expensive hard to
> fasten cheaply PVC pipe. Silicone is safe to drink (aquarium grade or if
> you aren't drinking it use GE 50 year guarantee GE product has mold
> inhibitor in that product
>
> Regards
> Stew
> Keep it simple
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