How to harvest rainwater from a Polytunnel? - V72
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- Опубліковано 28 жов 2010
- Here's an innovative way of collecting rainwater from your Polytunnel to help provide an off- mains supply for remote areas or allotments. If you would like to discover more about Polytunnels then why not contact us at www.FirstTunnels.co.uk or join our Facebook group at polytunnels
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You certainly have your Polytunnel irrigation solutions well under control. The timer's are a great idea. In the summer months, we set our system to water the polytunnel automatically at 6am & 6pm every day - perfect if you are planning a holiday too.
Great idea. Thank you for sharing your suggestion with us and thank you for watching our video.
WOW..That’s incredible. Thank you for the update. Please feel free to upload your innovative Polytunnel guttering photographs onto our Facebook Page, we’d love to see them.
I have a new tunnel from you which has a side vent so does have a rail but this one seems to have an extra batten over the tunnel plastic? I could fix guttering but guess most of it will between the gap unless I fit something for the water to run over into the gutter.
We've had the guttering and butts for 2 years now - greta for dipping butts - my theory is the rain that falls on the roof should be enough for the beds. This year we're adding an irrigation system based on butt at each corner and leaky hose into the raised beds. we may add a timer salvaged from the sprinkler system (can't get enough water pressure that far down the garden)
If you don’t already have timber side rails installed, these would need retro fitting approx 1m off the ground to accommodate this system and the perfect time to do this is when you are ready to replace your polythene cover, although this is not absolutely necessary, just more practical. You can either source the timbers/clamps locally or call us on 01282 601253 for a costing. The guttering can be picked up from most DIY stores as can the water butt to collect the rainwater.
This is a great solution and one i will adopt. However, I'd probably opt from non-treated timber batten as the chemicals from the treated timber could leech into the water as it passes over it into the gutter and into the water butt. I have no idea if leeching of chemicals is even possible but its a risk i would prefer to avoid personally. The labels in the DIY store (B&Q) advise to use gloves when handling c16-treated timber so it must be for a good reason.
Splinters- nothing more. Tanalith E will do no harm to water or plants
@noracooler a whole year later.. :) in my hydro days i found that, reducing (even slightly) the diameter of the tube your pushing water through, will allow you to push both further and higher, at a cost of reduced flow. might be worth a look...
As the saying goes - Where there is a will there is a way! You could either experiment yourself or pick the brains of our technicians on 01282 601253, they are always happy to help and advise.
Thank you for watching our video.
Thank you for watching our video. As thewater is turned off on our allotment from November to March, this system works an absolute treat! The guttering simply collects the rain which falls onto the roof of our polytunnel and stored in a water butt until the rainwater is required for use. Please do not hesitate to call our technicians on 01282 601253 should you require any further information
It's not perfect for me. I have one of those half rounded ones
All polytunnels now have a straight side, which provides a much better working environment. There are many videos on YT giving ideas, hope you find inspiration and get sorted.