03-08-2016, 06:29 AM
I treat my 10000 gallon tank with 1 lb baking soda and 3 cups bleach on the first of every month (and change out the paint filter on the intake), and was pleasantly surprised that it was full March 1st. I'm in Mt. View, we're getting more rain than lower Puna.
Also, after nearly running dry a few years ago keeping the garden watered, we built an overflow tank out of old roofing and thick black plastic sheeting from HD (6mm, I think). We put an extension on the overflow pipe from the main catch tank, no other plumbing needed.
Our property is sloped, so we use a siphon hose to run water anywhere lower. Since we put fish in that tank, the water is even pre-fertilized!
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Also, after nearly running dry a few years ago keeping the garden watered, we built an overflow tank out of old roofing and thick black plastic sheeting from HD (6mm, I think). We put an extension on the overflow pipe from the main catch tank, no other plumbing needed.
Our property is sloped, so we use a siphon hose to run water anywhere lower. Since we put fish in that tank, the water is even pre-fertilized!
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