Rainwater harvesting is collecting the run off from a structure or other impervious surface in order to store it for later use.
Rainwater from gutters to fill my pool.
On a positive note rainwater is soft so results in less calcium builds up in chlorinator cells.
The rain will collect in gutters that channel the water into downspouts and then into some sort of storage vessel.
A slanting rooftop will always direct rain water down.
Be aware that you might have a combination of gutter problems on your hands.
Safe rainwater use for swimming pools is achievable in most situations unless rainwater is collected from roofs either.
Using the downspout of my gutter to add rain water to pool.
Thankfully rainwater overflow is not a complex mystery.
Use rain water tanks to fill your swimming pool.
Uncovering the root issue.
3 main causes of gutter overflow.
When two sections of rooftop meet they will often form a single catchment line that will force the rainwater into a stream.
You can use the checklist below to visually inspect your gutters.
Other pieces include elbows gutter extensions and gutter flashing.
A pipe leading from a gutter directly to the pool is a feasible and easy method.
These catchment areas focus rainwater like gutters which means there will always be sections of your house where rainwater falls more heavily.
Rain catchment system area.
If you know what you re looking for it only takes a short time to find the root cause.
You may want to place a sieve somewhere on the downpipe to prevent leaves and other debris entering your swimming pool.
I put a small bucket on the end of the pipe to collect loose roof debris and also to put chlorine pucks.
Traditionally this involves harvesting the rain from a roof.
As always regularly check that the pool is chlorinated and chemically balanced.
Gutter end caps close off the ends of gutters keeping debris and water from flowing out at this point.
Gutter hangers and gutter brackets allow gutters to attach to a house s eaves offering support and strength to the front edge.
Rainwater collected in tanks can be safely used for pools provided it is introduced into the pool through either the balance tank or into the pool at night to allow sufficient time for treatment before bathers enter the pool.