01-20-2013, 03:52 AM
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Originally posted by MarkP
Do any of you use a "first flush" system that diverts the first few gallons of water coming off the roof?
I think its a good idea, especially if there is any possibility of water pooling in your gutters OR if you live someplace like Ka'u where the rain is infrequent. If I was building a system from scratch I would incorporate a first flush into the design but since it rains everyday and I don't have water pooling I'm not planning to install one in my existing system. It seems like several times a week I have water gushing from the overflow pipe on the catchment tank and its getting "flushed" all the time. I have seen youtube videos how to install a cheap first flush using pipe and a gatorade bottle. We have two filters before the UV sterilization unit, and a third filter in the refrigerator- I consider my water cleaner and more pure than county water. It certainly tastes better.