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RainTrap Below Ground Rainwater Storage & Delivery System

An economical Rainwater Harvesting system designed to make garden watering simple.

The RainTrap system comprises of a filter, an underground storage tank and a pump.

Rainwater runs down the roof and into the guttering and downpipes in the normal way before passing through the filter, which removes any leaves or debris. Rainwater is stored in the underground tank from which it is pumped at a constant pressure to a garden sprinkler or hose as required.

The RainTrap has many advantages over traditional garden waterbutts. In addition to being able to store far larger quantities of water, it removes the need to carry water around and does not flood when full, since the excess water exits via a soakaway or surface water drain.

• Easy to install
• Inexpensive
• Simple on / off operation
• Suitable for existing and new homes
• Automatic rainwater diversion when tank reaches full capacity
• Available in a variety of sizes from 2,800-4,600 litres
• Internal self-cleaning leaf filter
• Designed and manufactured in the UK
• Suitable to backfill with Pea Shingle in dry conditions

Uses

• Garden watering
• Horticultural sprinkling
• Small vehicle washing

Applications

• Domestic
• Horticulture
• Garden centres

RainTrap	RT2800	RT3800	RT4600
Capacity	2,800 litres	3,800 litres	4,600 litres
Diameter	1,905mm	2,070mm	2,080mm
Height (base to outlet)	1,565mm	1,795mm	2,035mm

Raintrap sales drawing

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Garden Raintrap Installation Guide

Installing a Raintrap garden irrigation tank is very easy

We supply a full set of illustrated instructions with every unit to make installing a Raintrap simple and straightforward.

The main task is to locate the tank underground – then the electricity supply and gutter inflow can be connected.

The main steps are summarised below

• Excavate hole to suitable size with allowance for concrete base and side backfill.
• Add hard-core into base of excavation. Line with polythene sheeting.
• Lay concrete footing
• Lower Raintrap into hole with correct alignment
• Ballast tank and add concrete haunching and backfill
• Align and connect to rainwater downpipe & electrical supply
• Connect hose

Note: - This is a simplified extract designed to provide a quick overview only. For a copy of the fully-detailed Raintrap installation manual please contact us.