Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design 1 Jan 31, 2016 7:43 am Hi All, my site plan shows most of our downpipes connected to a rainwater tank at the back of the house, which is then connected to the stormwater at the curb (also at the back of the house). There is probably a really obvious answer for this - if the stormwater pipe is buried in the ground and is supposed to have an angle to it so water flows down - how does that then connect to a rainwater tank which is on ground level likely on a concrete slab? (ie higher than the pipes) Re: Stormwater - connecting to rainwater tank 2Jan 31, 2016 8:03 am Wouldn't it be the overflow release. We are on a golf course and our overflow goes to the lagoon behind us - ie a water trap along the green. Re: Stormwater - connecting to rainwater tank 3Jan 31, 2016 10:42 pm Charged downpipes, there is water inside it up to the level of the tank inlet. Tank overflow goes to stormwater drain. Re: Stormwater - connecting to rainwater tank 4Feb 01, 2016 6:51 am At this link there is a diagram of what you seem to be describing: http://anewhouse.com.au/2013/11/charged ... ollection/ The 'Slope' the drives the flow is from the gutter level to the water level in the tank. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Stormwater - connecting to rainwater tank 5Feb 02, 2016 3:07 pm Yes that is exactly what it is, thank you. 18 90484 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair But if it is a ground level open pit, then it is not a charged system. No surprises there. The pipes have obviously been altered and there would be a reason for this.… 3 31282 Grate, thank you! RexChan if thats the reason i could sleep well without thinking about additional cost. But 1st i'll need to read about NRV cleaning/replaing stuff. I… 7 31158 |