Reduce mains water usage and your utility bills with domestic rainwater harvesting. 

Rainwater harvesting is an increasingly popular and sustainable way to collect and store rainwater for use around the home, reducing reliance on mains water and helping to lower utility bills. 

Our range of domestic rainwater harvesting systems offers a complete solution for utilising this free natural resource, from simple watering to toilet flushing and laundry.

Choosing the right system depends on your property, intended usage, and budget. At Kingfisher Direct, we offer two main types of domestic rainwater harvesting systems:

Above Ground Domestic Rainwater Harvesting

Above ground rainwater harvesting systems are the most straightforward and cost-effective entry point into rainwater harvesting. They are typically easier and quicker to install, requiring minimal groundwork. Benefits include:

• Simple Setup: Consists of a tank placed above ground, usually positioned next to a downpipe for easy connection.

• Easy Maintenance: The tank and components are readily accessible for cleaning and inspection.

• Ideal for Garden Use: Perfect for non-potable applications such as watering the garden, cleaning, and washing the car.

• Capacity Options: Available in a wide variety of sizes to suit your needs, from slimline 720-litre tanks for tight spaces to 30,000-litre tanks ideal for expansive gardens or agricultural purposes. 

• Complete Kits: Supplied with the water butt, rainwater filter, overflow syphon and calmed inlet, with the option to add a ball valve.

Underground Domestic Rainwater Harvesting

Underground domestic rainwater harvesting systems are designed for those seeking a high-capacity, unobtrusive solution for water conservation across the whole premises. While they require more initial installation work, they offer numerous long-term benefits, including:

• Discreet Design: The tank is buried underground, completely hidden from view, maintaining the aesthetic of your exterior space.

• Whole-House Solutions: These systems can be integrated with your premises' plumbing to supply water for non-potable indoor uses, such as flushing toilets and running washing machines.

• High-Capacity Storage: Underground tanks offer large storage volumes, ranging from 1800 litres to 10,000 litres, making them suitable for areas with prolonged dry spells or higher consumption needs.

• Consistent Water Temperature: Being buried underground helps keep the stored water cool and protected from UV light, minimising the risk of algae growth and maintaining water quality.

• Components: A complete system includes:
  
  - 10000 litre polyethylene tank
  - B Series stainless steel submersible pump with float switch
  - Rodent guard
  - Calmed inlet drainage pack with rainwater filter
  - Pump turret
  - Pump lifting chain
  - Floating intake
  - Automatic mains water top-up controller

If you have any questions about the best choice of domestic rainwater harvesting solution for you, contact us, and a member of our expert team will help you find what you need, when you need it. 

For more products, explore our full range of Water Storage Tanks, Containers, and Pumps.