Rainwell Soilsoakers)
Storing rainwater, naturally.
- Improves soil moisture
- Drought proofs gardens
- Protects waterways
- Captures light rain & condensation
- Easy to make & install
In an urban environment, rainwater from a building's roof will flow into a stormwater system; creating an unnatural environmental effect on both, natural waterways and the landscape around the building.
A Rainwell Soilsoaker and irrigation lines gives control to divert roof rainwater from a stormwater system to its intended place - natural water storage in garden soil, particularly, rain-shaded areas (under eaves, fences etc).
During rainfall, lower evaporation levels assist the soils storing ability, and between rainfalls, light rain and even condensation from the roof during the night can now contribute to natural water storage.
Improved soil moisture encourages plant roots to descend and tap into natural water storage that can sustain them through lengthy dry periods, and with suitable plant selection, additional mains watering is minimised to save precious drinking water.
The Rainwell Soilsoaker creates flow pressure in irrigation lines, and in the event when rainfall is more than irrigation line's can release, excess rainwater diverts to the stormwater system.
Switching regulating taps off will divert rainwater from natural water storage to the stormwater system, enabling stored rainwater - dual 1.5 metre water towers hold approx. 20 litres.
The Rainwell Soilsoaker is a DIY assembly using a Rainwell RFD, common tools, materials and PVC stormwater and irrigation components. Approx. cost $70.00 + Rainwell RFD.
