Can I divert the waste water pipe to drain direct to a vegetable bed? Assuming there is no technical problem with this, would this be bad for plants?
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I would call and ask the pure water people who make this system. I am no expert. With this said their is a pipe that lets out waste water that you drill into your regular pipe and place into. How much water it lets out i do not know but i wouldn't see why you couldn't divert it to where you want it to go. I dont think that theres any chemicals used it just goes thru filters so i wouldnt see why you couldnt use it for a vegetable bed. I hope this helps. Its a great system ive had for a year and i wouldn't change it. Just have to change the filters every year thats it.
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It is technically possible to extend the line, however I would urge caution in doing this as the drain water will be concentrated in minerals and may cause nutrient lock in plants not suited for high TDS water. It should be fine for use with trees with deep root networks. Please consult with your landscaper or arborist.
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Technically its possible from what I saw in my installation. As far as would it be bad for plants my guess is that it will be whatever was removed from the water will be in higher concentration
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I don't see how you could. The tank is adequate in size and dumping it is very easy. You wouldn't really need to have it drain automatically.
590057
We drain ours through a PVC pipe that turns into a planter. We do to have a drain either.
946758
Yes you can with no problem at all. It's about a couple inches from open hindge. Love mine but I did not install the water drain lines. Not needed.
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I'm not a Plumber but I can't see why not, remember the value needs to open with the pressure from the pump, the water cannot be able to travel in another direction. Let's say it's the drain pipe from upstairs you are talking about and it also goes to the sewer outside the building. The water will take the path of least resistance. Valve works great, remember you need the pressure from the pump to open the valve. It is spring loaded. Good Luck
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I don't see why you couldn't do that. Gravity will carry the waste to the pump which actually pushes the waste out the discharge hose. Probably want to use a short between the tank and the pump.
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I've done it you have to use a garden hose and be patient it takes a while and i would let water run for a while so it can push waste to sewer main the rest is natural every time you flush toilets or shower in house it'll keep it clear .
1091283
I wouldnt do that. The ph will change within 2 days. Ive had plants die because i left them unattended for days. This is typical for all hydro setups
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The hose is too long for us and therefore the pump runs instead of using gravity. If we cut the hose so it runs directly into the drain, will it keep the pump from running? Has anyone tried this??
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Not as such. It uses regular old 1/2" MPT on the inlet and outlet. So, if you used flexible 1/2" NPT lines to plumb it in, it would be pretty simple to unbolt the lines, and unmount it from the hanger and empty it out. There is no easily accessible drain. Note, since you can't drain it, unmounting it means you need to be able to get it off the wall hooks, and it weighs a bit more than 70lbs when full of water.
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Dear Ellis,Thank you for writing about our Algreen 81003 Castilla Rain Barrel with Brass Spigot, Terra Cotta, 50-Gallon (#38-684). The top of this rain barrel style is divided. It has an opening for rain water, and a planter. The simple answer is yes: if you positioned the rain chain over the opening, you could certainly use it to divert water into the barrel. However, a plant next to the opening might be over hydrated if a lot of water splashed onto it. I hope this makes sense!We appreciate your interest.Thanks for making Gardener's Supply your source for gardening products and information. Please let us know if we can help you with anything else.Sincerely, DarcyCustomer Service Dear Ellis,Thank you for writing about our Algreen 81003 Castilla Rain Barrel with Brass Spigot, Terra Cotta, 50-Gallon (#38-684). The top of this rain barrel style is divided. It has an opening for rain water, and a planter. The simple answer is yes: if you positioned the rain chain over the opening, you could certainly use it to divert water into the barrel. However, a plant next to the opening might be over hydrated if a lot of water splashed onto it. I hope this makes sense!We appreciate your interest.Thanks for making Gardener's Supply your source for gardening... » Read More Dear Ellis,Thank you for writing about our Algreen 81003 Castilla Rain Barrel with Brass Spigot, Terra Cotta, 50-Gallon (#38-684). The top of this rain barrel style is divided. It has an opening for rain water, and a planter. The simple answer is yes: if you positioned the rain chain over the opening, you could certainly use it to divert water into the barrel. However, a plant next to the opening might be over hydrated if a lot of water splashed onto it. I hope this makes sense!We appreciate your interest.Thanks for making Gardener's Supply your source for gardening products and information. Please let us know if we can help you with anything else.Sincerely, DarcyCustomer Service « Show Less
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I have mine connected like this and I got a plumber to do it for me. You will need a isolation tap, similar to that of a washing machine or dishwasher. Simple Job. Also there is a drainage tube that will need to be connected to the waste, again very simple to do. This job would take a plumber 30mins max to do both jobs. But simple enough to do yourself. The product does come with an adapter where you can connect it to the cold water pope and then turn a screw that will pierce the pipe, however I was not keen on doing that, but again very simple to do.
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As far as I know, you don't; at least not without drilling or cutting. In addition, I discovered a new issue. Although there is a grid over the entrance to the downspout, small sticks, pieces of leaf, etc. can get in and settle to the bottom. When you open the spigot to drain water, this detritus is drawn toward the spigot, eventually blocking it. As there is no removable top, and you can't extend your arm to the bottom of the tank to clean it out, the solution is to unscrew the handle to the spigot, then thread a pipe cleaner through to clean it out. Not difficult, but should be unnecessary, and is a pain in the b---. As far as I know, you don't; at least not without drilling or cutting. In addition, I discovered a new issue. Although there is a grid over the entrance to the downspout, small sticks, pieces of leaf, etc. can get in and settle to the bottom. When you open the spigot to drain water, this detritus is drawn toward the spigot, eventually blocking it. As there is no removable top, and you can't extend your arm to the bottom of the tank to clean it out, the solution is to unscrew the handle to the spigot, then thread a pipe cleaner through to clean it out. Not difficult, but should be... » Read More As far as I know, you don't; at least not without drilling or cutting. In addition, I discovered a new issue. Although there is a grid over the entrance to the downspout, small sticks, pieces of leaf, etc. can get in and settle to the bottom. When you open the spigot to drain water, this detritus is drawn toward the spigot, eventually blocking it. As there is no removable top, and you can't extend your arm to the bottom of the tank to clean it out, the solution is to unscrew the handle to the spigot, then thread a pipe cleaner through to clean it out. Not difficult, but should be unnecessary, and is a pain in the b---. « Show Less
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Not aware of any down sides..We live in a very rural setting, short pipe run to the septic tank and the radials are fairly short and the soil offers good drainage. Not sure how it would work such as in Texas where the soil is hard packed clay or caleche (sp).
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We used a drain pipe for awhile but cut it off above the hole. So I would say yes, unless you are thinking of putting it inside. Now I bought rain chains for my barrels, a much prettier and nicer sound when it rains. The top makes a nice container for a water lily if you add a little soil.
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OK; So from your question I gather you want to know if once the garden hose is attached to the Fish Cleaning Table's faucet you can just turn the water on/off via the sink faucet without turning the garden hose faucet on/off. If I'm understanding this correctly then the answer is a definite YES. Once you attach your garden hose to the Fish Cleaning table faucet connection you don't have to bother again with your house hose faucet until you're ready to turn off all water and disconnect the garden hose from the table's faucet. You will need either a very large bucket to sit underneath the sink drain OR another way for the water to be diverted away from your feet while using the sink. We use a bucket at this time but I'm looking for a suitable flexible tubing/pipe that I can attach that will also be easy to remove for diverting the water as it flows into the drain. My husband truly loves this table and gets many compliments on it and it's functionablility. One of the best things I've ever gotten him! Hope this helps answer your question...=))
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I don't see why that would be a problem, just keep the leaves reasonably dry, take your time, and don't overlaid the hopper. Wet leaves could plug things up and start causing problems.