Water Diverter System

Please feel free to at any time for more information about the Garden ResQ Grey Water Diverter System.

For More Information

o Clean the unit's filter basket regularly.
o Remember to wash hands after working with the unit.
o Keep grey water out of the neighbour's property, public walkways and storm water drains.
o Discuss the steps that need to be followed with regard to chemical usage/drain cleaners with your family and housekeeper.
o Remember what ever goes down your bathroom drain will ultimately end up in your garden.
o When necessary, divert all chemically fouled water directly to the sewer. Remember to place the end of your hosepipe down your sewer gully or disconnect the unit when chemical fouled water needs to be discharged from your bathroom.
o If you find that your bath water drains faster than the unit can cope with effectively, a simple plastic sieve that fits over the bath plug can be fitted to slow down the draining process

Provide your garden with safe, usable water by following a few simple rules:

Points to Remember

There are no serviceable parts in the sealed GardenResQ unit. In order to prevent an electrical shock do not attempt to open the unit. If the unit is tampered with, the warrantee will not be honoured

Easy access to the filter basket has been provided by means of a removable lid located on the top of the unit. Clean the filter basket of any hair and debris and reposition the basket in the unit. It is essential to ensure that the filter basket is well seated when replaced.

Damage could be caused to the pump should the filter basket not be in place. A dirty filter will also prevent the unit from working at it's optimum.

Failure to keep your GardenResQ filter clean and free from debris will result in grey water returning to the sewer via the failsafe return to sewer facility.

Maintenance

This unit can processes approximately 12 litres of grey water per minute (+/-60 litres per five minute shower) with a 20 meter irrigation pipe (20mm) on level ground.

Output

Landscaping conditions may require that the length of irrigation pipe or garden hose be lengthened or shortened. Extensive testing on a level landscaped garden has shown that a single low pressure sprinkler is accommodated very well on a 20 metre irrigation pipe (20mm). This is sufficient for most small to medium sized gardens. The unit can efficiently distribute water to a height of 0.5 metres above the unit.

The automated pump mechanism of the unit is specifically designed for use with a low pressure pyramid type sprinkler attachment. This unit is not designed to operate a 'pop up' or any other high pressure sprinkler system.

Operation

As regular soaps and detergents contain high levels of sodium, it is recommended that the use of biodegradable and soap-free cleaners be used. The Enchantrix product range is highly recommended as it does not cause any harm to outdoor plants, if used responsibly.

Please use drain cleaners, harsh chemicals, bleaches and household detergents sparingly in order to limit the negative effect on the garden. (In the event that excessive amounts of chemicals are used, it is recommended that one temporarily diverts the waste water to the main sewage system).

- If required, your garden centre or nursery will be able to assist and provide further information on the use of grey water on your plants.

- Grey water is generally alkaline and this must be considered when watering acid loving plants. Edible plants or herbs should not be watered with grey water within two weeks of harvesting and should be washed carefully before consumption.

- Plants that are found naturally in the wild are intolerant of phosphate and therefore care must be taken to avoid over-watering with grey water.

Most household grey water contains compounds that may be useful to your garden. Compounds in grey water include nitrate and phosphates which are, in most cases, beneficial to plants in small doses. These are compounds that are also found in most garden fertilisers. There are, however, a few exceptions:

The safest method of utilising grey water is to irrigate in a manner that avoids human or animal contact during the irrigation process. This is easily achieved as households generally bath or shower in the early morning and/or evening and it is during these hours that evaporation and activity is reduced.

To Use the Garden ResQ System

The Garden Res-Q unit is fabricated from robust material that has been designed to withstand the harsh South African climate. The products and material we have used in the unit will help ensure that your GardenResQ system will provide you with many years of trouble free service if installed and maintained correctly. Please note that the unit is only splash proof and therefore every effort should be made to protect the unit from excess water whether from rain or ground seepage.