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Put your gutters to work

3/24/2010

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Ever wonder where all the rain goes that falls on your roof each storm? Look in your basement, sump pump, storm drains, and other non-desirable places. Why not harvest that water in a catch basin and use it for a "sunny day"?

Some great uses include: washing your car, watering your plants, cleaning, or a variety of other outdoor uses. We don't recommend drinking that water unless you have a UV filter and significant media filtration with charcoal to make it safe to drink.

Below are some good choices to consider to get started on the right foot. If you want to go the DIY route, get the complete Rain Reserve kit and acquire your own barrel locally. 

Sun and Earth located in Conshohocken typically has a few barrels available each week for customers of their environmentally friendly products.(So long as they are using them for rain collection or other ecologically responsible projects.) 

Sun and Earth, Inc.
221 King Manor Drive
King of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 239-9677


Of if you don't live in the area: You can find a local source of barrels here It is very likely that you will not need to hook up your regular hose the entire year!
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J. Rotondo link
3/31/2010 06:58:01 am

Great suggestions. I love the designs that are available today.

If you're looking for a do-it yourselfer, let us know. Customers of Sun & Earth are able to receive FREE, empty plastic 55-gallon drums for their project.

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