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Keith

Duluth, GA
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I've added running water to my workshop, via a rainwater collection system.

Water from the workshop roof feeds into a large tank. On the backside of the tank there is an overflow pipe that runs to a drainage ditch. The outlet pipe seen on the bottom front, underground back beneath the tank & thru the wall into the workshop to a small water pump. The pump feeds three outlets: a spigot, to run a hose to my drill and tile saw (and outside hose watering as well), plus two sinks: one sink inside the shop (I'm replacing the faucets, so you won't see them in the ...»
photo), and another outdoor utility tub style sink next to a potting bench. It works fantastic! 2 problems: 1.) I need better filtration before water enters the tank, (I'm only using a fine mesh paint filer now), and 2.) If I don't cycle water fast enough, algae builds up. I'm told adding chlorine will help, plus blocking sunlight from the tank will help. Would love any additional insight or tips on this. This project wasn't built to look pretty - it's on the back side of the workshop and not visible from the house, the pool or any neighbors.

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Keith Duluth, GA on Apr 09, 2011
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    Keith on Apr 10, 2011
    So far I'm only using a fine mesh fabric you buy at paint stores, it's used to filter paint. ...»
    Works well, but there are many large hardwoods dropping debris, so it fills up quickly. I think I need to invest in a gutter guard type cover on the workshop gutter to eliminate most of the large debris before it even gets to the filter. My filter is located at the point the hose enters the tank. Looking to improve this, but overall this is a fantastic solution for adding running water to the shop. It is separate from the main house, and it would be cost prohibitive to run plumbing to the shop. I highly recommend it.

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  • Public side-much nicer. Another project: built-in seating around the smoker/grill/fireplace on right

Here are the photos intended for the previous post discussing rain water collection systems.

My tank, along with a water pump, provides water pressure for an indoor sink, an outdoor sink, and a spigot for a hose to feed my water-fed tools (drill and tile saw). Absolutely LOVE it. Need to 1.) improve my filtering process(es) before water enters tank, and 2.) adding clorine to tank when water turn-over is slow to prevent algae growth.
Keith
Keith Duluth, GA on Apr 07, 2011
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    Itsreally C on Apr 09, 2011
    remember them from their early days in barre, vt, when they started selling granite polishing ...»
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