Our last post regarding rainwater harvesting in the North West, despite being awesome did not answer the question: Which is the rainiest city in the UK?

This below ground rainwater  EcoBloc Maxx attenuation crates are an  excellent solution for drainage areas for which SUDS . Perfect for areas where infiltration is possible due to due good drainage conditions (sand, silt, gravel etc.). If you do not have these conditions please see our attenuations tanks. The EcoBloc Maxx is suitable for vehicle loading.   This package provides the perfect solution to satisfy planning and building control.  What's Included:  EcoBloc Maxx crates Light base plates Light end plates Connectors Non Woven Geotextile NW8 100g/m2 Full installation instructions  If you require a calculation to confirm the size of your please confirm the following:  Collection area - m2 Infiltration rate of soil/soil type: -m/ if the infiltration test has been completed if not description sand, silt clay etc.   Loading required - Pedestrian or Vehicle Features and Benefits  High storage volume GRAF infiltration modules have three times the storage volume of a standard gravel infiltration ditch. One module therefore takes the place of around 1300 kg (1,4 tons) of gravel or a 50 m (164') drainage pipe. Since you don‘t have to excavate so much soil and enjoy great value for money compared with a standard gravel infiltration ditch, the GRAF modules save hard-earned cash! Service life of over 50 years A durable product design ensures sustainability. The GRAF EcoBloc system and the Vario 800 flex shaft system for a service life of over 50 years. Easy to install The modules are fitted simply, at speed and in various ways. They can be installed without heavy machinery – one EcoBloc Inspect flex module weighs just 8 kg (17.6 lbs), only 7 kg (15.4 lbs) for one EcoBloc Maxx unit. Up to 97 % reservoir volume The GRAF EcoBloc Maxx has a gross volume of 225 (59.4 US gal.) and a reservoir volume of 219 (57.9 US gal.). With a reservoir volume in excess up to 97 %, it is a market-leading product. The EcoBloc variants and Inspect flex still offer a reservoir coefficient of 96 % despite their high load-bearing capacity. Installation depth of up to 4m Even under very heavy loads, GRAF EcoBloc Maxx modules can be installed at a depth of up to 4 (13'1.4"). This means that up to 9 layers are possible. Please consult GRAF when the installation depth is greater than 4 . 5 years warranty Easy installation The EcoBloc base plate forms the foundations of each EcoBloc system. Up to 10 EcoBloc modules can be fitted on one base plate. Ready The side faces are sealed with EcoBloc end plates. The EcoBloc system can be adapted to match individual requirements. EcoBloc Maxx Spec Sheet Standard Detail Attenuation EcoBloc Maxx Product Spec Sheet

Prestige Athenian Terracotta Style Vase Planter. Combining quality and durability with a stylish classic aesthetic, this Athenian terracotta style planter makes an eye-catching addition to any garden, commercial front or high street frontage. The Prestige planter range is fabricated in the UK from UV stable MDPE, making the planters lightweight, frost proof, low maintenance and very durable. The mini amphora can be easily use to store water as it is supplied blank i.e without a drainage hole which must be drilled.   With a 35 litre  capacity, 500mm height and 400mm diameter  (at the widest point) this planter makes a great home for plants and trees. Dimensions:  Height 500mm Throat Diameter ~320mm Belly Diameter 400mm Weight 2.5kg Capacity 35 litre  Delivery 1 -2 units standard delivery  3-8  units -Extra Bulky  8 units upwards - Pallet - 30 per pallet 

The majority of our diverters and filters our supplied with 30-50cm hose to connect the filter/diverter to the water butt.  Occasionally your water butt may be greater than this distance from the downpipe and so we have a range of hoses to allow a greater separation between water butt and downpipe diverter. Ensure the extension pipe is laid level or with a very modest fall to the tank. This prevents stagnant water in the pipe and air locks which prevent flow to tank and allows the diverter to continue to work as an overflow.  If you're using this hose to join to water butts together please note we supply water butt linking  kits here.  Optional Accesories pipe wall clamps to fix a length of ribbed hose level along a wall straight, elbow and tee connectors  jubilee clips to tighten hose onto fittings The measurement refers to the internal diameter of the hose (3/4" =19mm, 1"=25mm, 1 1/4"= 32mm).  Name/Type Internal Diameter (mm) External Diameter (mm) ¾”,  19mm 19 23 1”, 25mm 25 29 1 ¼”,  32mm  32 36 1 ½” 38mm 38 42 40mm 40 44   Some of our water butts come a free linking kits when more than one is bought, such as the Prestige Water Butt.   

Fresh water is a valuable commodity, reducing consumption, even in areas without shortages, is a great way of helping the environment. By reducing water usage, you will be reducing the amount of water extracted from nearby water sources, decreasing wastewater produced and treated at sewage plants, lowering energy costs

FlowBrake® mini. "Slow the Flow" SuDS Attenuation Variable Vortex Flow Regulator Chamber. FlowBrake mini is the world's first compact, lightweight variable flow attenuation vortex regulator.  Conventional vortex flow regulators are big, bulky, expensive and cannot regulate discharge at low flow values which are typically a requirement on smaller residential sites. The FlowBrake mini was developed with smaller residential sites in mind where more complex vortex flow regulators are unable to achieve the low flow rates required. Similarly, an alternative orifice solution would result in a small orifice and high risk of blockage. The allowable discharge rate can be modified by trimming the patented tapered inlet along the demarcated score lines. This device provides the perfect solution to satisfy a planning condition and building control.  Features and benefits Achieves low flows typcally in the range 0.5-1.5 l/s The perfomance envelope allows a range of flows to be achieved with one single device Significantly lower cost than conventional flow regulators Independently hydraulically tested Variable flow rates available - easily adjusted to suit the allowable discharge rate Lightweight and compact Comes complete with fitting kit Can be fitted internally to a tank or an inspection chamber with use of a cap Included Accessories  35kN circular access cover  Optional Accessories Silt Sentinel upstream protection SuDs attenuation sizing design   DAT file for 20mm inlet: 20mm outletDAT file for 25mm inlet: 25mm outletDAT file for 36mm inlet: 36mm outlet

The P models are classed as unprotected orifice chambers and are specifically designed for installation downstream of pre filtered surface water run offs ie. permeable paving and cellular/crate attenuation systems. Designed to support SuDS management and the sewer infrastructure as part of a designed attenuation system, helping prevent flooding by controlling the flow into the main sewer. The strategic use of smaller flow control units like the ORIFLO 300 will support the SuDS in regards the overall storage requirement on site and will also reduce the land requirement and make significant savings on the the cost installing and maintaining a larger flow control chambers at the final outfall of the site. Only the orifice 300mm chamber is supplied with a 320mm – square, 35KN loading access cover, which will take a light traffic loading, such as domestic driveways and gardens, but not in areas that will potentially experience traffic that is over 2.5 tonnes. Features & Benefits One-piece unit delivered ready to install, reducing installation time and costs Quick and simple to install, both units can be lifted and installed by a single person Orifice Plate is removable on OFCP300/1 model OFCP300/2 Model has a 1670mm invert with fixed orifice Access shafts are easily trimmed to suit required invert Supplied with 35KN lockable access cover and frame 300mm sump depth for catchment of solids and fines Eliminates wastage associated with in-situ construction Standard Pipework – 3 x 110mm, EN 1401 inlets and outlet on the 300mm chamber, larger chambers have larger pipework, pipework sizes are on the data sheets. Chemically Resistant Manufactured in the UK   The orifice diameter is calculated to suit the on site design criteria for the outflow into the connecting sewer. Accessories 300mm Extension Riser OFCP300 Data Sheet OFCP450 Data Sheet OFCP600 Data Sheet