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Post by midlotexan on Oct 26, 2020 14:08:02 GMT -5
Good afternoon all, in the park where we are, a gentleman had a bucket under his downspout catching the AC condensation run off. I asked why, he pours that water in his toilets prior to wash out to save the tap water in the park. He was staying at a park with water restrictions and this was away to help clean tanks.
His comment was, it is free to all, and save upwards of a gallon a day, depending the temp etc.
I thought it was a well thought idea. He uses a 5 gal paint strainer to keep leaves and such out of bucket.
Random thoughts on a rainy day
Kirt
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Post by nvguy on Oct 26, 2020 22:50:18 GMT -5
Not a bad idea, especially in an area short on water.
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Post by gwinger on Feb 8, 2021 14:23:29 GMT -5
We do this in our S&b home on the condensate drain from the central AC unit. Great for watering plants. I have a 15 gallon plastic container with a spout that I use. Better than the city water with chlorine and other chemicals in it.
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Post by laknox on Feb 9, 2021 10:45:39 GMT -5
Good afternoon all, in the park where we are, a gentleman had a bucket under his downspout catching the AC condensation run off. I asked why, he pours that water in his toilets prior to wash out to save the tap water in the park. He was staying at a park with water restrictions and this was away to help clean tanks. His comment was, it is free to all, and save upwards of a gallon a day, depending the temp etc. I thought it was a well thought idea. He uses a 5 gal paint strainer to keep leaves and such out of bucket. Random thoughts on a rainy day Kirt Around here in AZ, we rarely even =have= runoff; it usually evaporates before it hits the ground. Maybe in late July and August, when the humidity kicks up. :-) Lyle |
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Post by jfspry58 on Feb 10, 2021 10:33:54 GMT -5
Good idea! I'll try to remember that one.
Jay
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Post by Edd505 on Feb 11, 2021 21:08:12 GMT -5
Around here in AZ, we rarely even =have= runoff; it usually evaporates before it hits the ground. Maybe in late July and August, when the humidity kicks up. :-) Lyle That was my 1st thought, what run off, living in the desert SW there is none. I do get run off in the Midwest but they have lots of water. |
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