• perestroika@slrpnk.net
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    1 year ago

    Nice system. The first drain and spillway are well thought out.

    Not sure about elsewhere, but here in Europe, one can often get plastic IBC containers in a metal support cage (1 x 1 x 1 m cube shaped) really cheap. It’s smart to examine the labels before buying, to make sure it didn’t hold anything hazardous. They come with a tap too and store 1000 L of water.

    So if one practises gardening, a bigger tank might be handy to have. Elevating the ground under the tank or digging a hole under the tap will ensure better access.

    • MysteriousSophon21@lemmy.world
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      11 months ago

      Those IBCs are a gamechanger for rainwater collection! Just remember to paint or cover them if they’re clear/white - UV degrades the plastic and you’ll get algea growth like crazy. I’ve had mine for 3 yrs now and the black spraypaint job has kept it in perfect condition.