First flush rainwater diverter and collection system
OwnerRodney George Wadeinventor
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Abstract
A first flush rainwater diverter and collection system for use with rainwater storage tanks primarily in domestic situations. The system comprises primary (13) and secondary (14) storage chambers, a T-piece (10) for connection in a rainwater flow path, a fall pipe (12) connected to the T-piece and extending into the primary storage chamber, a float within the fall pipe which seals on a seat when the level of rainwater reaches a preset level, a rainwater flow regulator (17) which regulates the flow of rainwater from the primary storage chamber to the secondary storage chamber, an overflow (18) and an outlet (19) in the secondary storage chamber.
Claims8
A first flush rainwater diverter and collection system comprising primary and secondary storage chambers, a T-piece for connection in a rainwater flow path, a fall pipe connected to the T-piece and extending into the primary storage chamber, said fall pipe including a float which seals on a seat when the level of rainwater within the fall pipe reaches a preset level, the seat being located in the fall pipe and below the T-piece, a rainwater flow regulator which regulates the flow of rainwater from the primary storage chamber to the secondary storage chamber and an outlet for draw-off of rainwater as required from the secondary storage chamber.
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