At a time when water conservation is becoming crucial and some countries around the world are already rationing drinking water, it becomes imperative to implement tips on how to use this resource more sustainably. Faced with the environmental challenges our society is facing, the use of water collectors appears to be an ecological and economic solution. We are heading to the selection of water collectors!
According to’Let’s breatheLet’s breathe, an average of 148 liters of water is consumed by one person every day in France. Agriculture uses almost 60% of this consumption, followed by the production of drinking water at 26%.
Reminder: collect rainwater while complying with regulations
A water collector is installed to collect rainwater flowing from the roofs. Be careful, it is not drinkable because it is contaminated with pesticides and the materials that make up your roof (asbestosasbestos, LeadLead). It is mainly used for the exterior, it can possibly be used for the interior of the house only for filling the flush toilet, washing the floors, or even laundry (only if you have a water treatment device). water).
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There are many aerial or buried models with very different capacities (from 200 to 20,000 liters underground).
1. The oldest: the Garantia amphora
This airy model is available in 300 and 500 liters. Made in polyethylenepolyethylene reinforced ensuring strength and resistance to UVUVhe is from colorcolor terracotta to fit elegantly into your garden. His penis inside brassbrass very easy to place thanks fiberfiber cast brass on the recuperator. When the amphora is full, it drains the water through the overflow. Its price: between 295 and 330 EUR for a 300-liter water collector, depending on the distributors and without shipping costs.
2. The most decorative: 1000 liter canning jar collector from Belli
Its large capacity ensures peace of mind when watering the garden, vegetable patch or washing your garden equipment and your vehicle. Its aesthetics allow it to fit beautifully into the outdoor space, it is even possible to decorate the top of the container with plants! The water collector is made of polyethylene using the blowing technique, it is very resistant to bad weather. Made in France, the water collector is equipped with a drain for its discharge during the coursewinterwinter. Its price: between 320 and 425 EUR (excluding delivery costs) depending on the distributor.
3. The most original: Belli golden stone water recuperator
If a water collector should surprise you, this is it! Made in rotary pressingrotary pressing, this polyethylene recuperator is very durable, withstands temperature fluctuations very well and is treated against UV radiation. Its original design makes this water collector a piece decorationdecoration in your garden. It is available in anthracite color to match your home. Its price: between €229 and €398 depending on the distributor (without delivery costs).
4. The most compact: the VidaXL collapsible water collector
This water collector is available in six different volumes (from 250 to 1,350 liters), has a PVC frame and is made of waterproof mesh.corrosioncorrosion which ensures resistance and sustainabilitysustainability to the product. The inlet and outlet are equipped with filters that allow the capture of dead leaves, insects and other debris. The great advantage of this water collector is that it can be folded. It is equipped with a faucet for water discharge, which can be connected to a garden hose. Its price: around €150 to €185 (excluding shipping costs) for a 1,350-litre bin.
5. The most discreet: a 5,000 liter underground tank from DS Plastics
This tank is especially solidsolid because designed by rotational molding (in one block to avoid points of weakness), the highest quality process to ensure great robustness. The tank is not very sensitive to shocks, it is non-deformable underground and resistant even to very large ones pressurespressures. Its main advantage is that it fits perfectly into your garden because it is hidden underground. Filter coalcoal and particles and a UV filter can be added to enable the use of water in the house (toilet and washing machine). Its price: between €2,000 and €3,000 depending on the distributor and without delivery costs.