@newsfe20.iad:
> Gordon wrote:
>> @newsfe12.iad:
>>
>>> Well, after several months of collecting rain water in my above ground
>>> swimming pool, my city water bill went from $1 a month down to $3 a
>>> month. I only use the rain water to flush the toilets, wash our cars,
>>> and washing machine.
>>
>> Jim what do you use to pump the water to the toilets? I have a
>> rain water collectin system that I mostly use to water the garden.
>> During the rainy season (here in Portland, OR) I send most of what
>> I capture down the overflow. So putting it to some good immiediate
>> use would be great. Also, since our sewer rated are calculated
>> based on our winter water usege, I would save some money by not
>> using city water durring the rainy season.
>
> I am using an on demand water pump. It is self priming and come in many
> different PSI ratings depending on your needs. They come in 12v & 120v
> on ebay.
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/280695269168
>
> Jim Rojas
>
Ah,
Thanks. Much cheaper than the shallow well pumps I was looking at
from Harbor Freight and Granger. Since it runs on 12 volts (I assume)
The wireing is easier. There are acouple of RV and marine dealers
not far from me. I think I'll give them a visit.
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>> @newsfe12.iad:
>>
>>> Well, after several months of collecting rain water in my above ground
>>> swimming pool, my city water bill went from $1 a month down to $3 a
>>> month. I only use the rain water to flush the toilets, wash our cars,
>>> and washing machine.
>>
>> Jim what do you use to pump the water to the toilets? I have a
>> rain water collectin system that I mostly use to water the garden.
>> During the rainy season (here in Portland, OR) I send most of what
>> I capture down the overflow. So putting it to some good immiediate
>> use would be great. Also, since our sewer rated are calculated
>> based on our winter water usege, I would save some money by not
>> using city water durring the rainy season.
>
> I am using an on demand water pump. It is self priming and come in many
> different PSI ratings depending on your needs. They come in 12v & 120v
> on ebay.
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/280695269168
>
> Jim Rojas
>
Ah,