Rainwater Harvesting for home and garden using Texas Metal Tanks

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Rainwater harvesting and collection is a great way to conserve water. Harvesting rainwater discussion with one of the owners of Texas Metal Tanks located in Dripping Springs, Texas.
Components of rainwater tank: galvanized verses stainless steel. NSF/ANSI 61 compatible. Downspout, bulkhead outlet, inlet basket, and overflow. Fittings for rain tanks.
Sizing a tank: budget, space, need, and capacity
Uses: Potable water storage and collection versus non-potable uses. Gutter screens, first flush diverter, purifier. Submersible pump versus external pump.
Maintenance of metal rain tank.
Mosquito control with rainwater tank.
Algae control in a rainwater tank.
Tank installation.
Municipal water rebate for rainwater tank.
How to make your rainwater tank look good.
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@kevinglazebrook4189 3 ай бұрын

AWESOME VIDEO! Thank you for this information!!!

@theplantninja-texasgardener 3 ай бұрын

Hey Kevin!! Thank-you, I’m so glad it was helpful. Watch out, rainwater harvesting is pretty addictive 😝

@mustanghill1259 9 ай бұрын

This video is outstanding. Thank you for sharing all the imformation.

@theplantninja-texasgardener 9 ай бұрын

Thank-you! If you made it through that entire video I salute you! I’m so glad you found it informative. May your rainwater harvesting be epic🙌

@susannebarnhart1322 Жыл бұрын

How awesome is that, thank you for educating us Mr. BRAD and thank you Plant Ninja for sharing.

@theplantninja-texasgardener Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching mom! Hope you learned something 💗

@chokmah3926 5 күн бұрын

Great informative video

@theplantninja-texasgardener 5 күн бұрын

So glad it was a help!

@calvinharrison3104 11 ай бұрын

Great video. You and Brad covered a lot of ground about collection tanks. Now, I must check my budget. Good interview.

@theplantninja-texasgardener 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Brad and his team are a wealth of knowledge and terrific to work with. I saved up for my tank and love it, but plastic is a terrific option as well. So glad the video offered some inspiration for your water harvesting journey. You’ve got this!🙌

@donwilliams2370 Жыл бұрын

Plant ninja great information. Wow how can a state own water in the clouds.

@theplantninja-texasgardener Жыл бұрын

Thanks Don! Appreciate you hanging in there for the whole video(it’s a long one!). I was really shocked to learn that several states restrict rainwater harvesting, especially with all the other moves towards becoming more sustainable. Let me know if you decide to move forward with a tank or barrel! 🙌

@joansmith3492 Жыл бұрын

Nice video. Rainwater is the best. I use it in my little 500 gallon goldfish pond and then use the pond water in my greenhouse. The salt in city water will poison greenhouse soil because it doesn't get rain to flush the salt. City water also grows more algae in my pond because it has a higher pH (9.0) and has more particulate matter in it. My tanks are grey plastic and it does not look as good as metal. Metal costs more for sure. Plastic is lighter and easier to move if needed. I have a rain garden and when more rain is coming and I need to empty my tanks, I drain them into the rain garden. If I want to water plants, I use a garden hose to gravity fill a 50 gallon trash bin and use a watering can to water the plants. i agree first flush diverters are a pain. i took mine off. I live in the DFW area and during that horrible winter when we all lost power my tanks did ok. I think I emptied them and opened all the valves so that the connectors would not break.

@theplantninja-texasgardener Жыл бұрын

Joan, I can tell you’re highly efficient rain harvester. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your process and explain your thinking. I found it helpful and I’m sure others who read it will too. Thanks!

@ElizabethWevodau-Rodrigu-rb7up Жыл бұрын

Very interesting and educative video. I wish they have tanks like this in my country, specially in the areas where water isn’t very accessible. Great job!

@theplantninja-texasgardener Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Elizabeth! You can make similar tanks using less expensive materials like a 55gallon trash can. Some really great accessible options out there…I just wanted mine to be pretty 😜

@PJoy-gc6hq Жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT video and info! Thanks so much for sharing! I think this will help the average homeowner answer a lot of questions. I’ll be sure to share this video with our customers who need guidance with rainwater harvesting. ❤ 🌧️ Many thanks Plant Ninja! -Priya from Texas Metal Tanks

@theplantninja-texasgardener Жыл бұрын

I so appreciate you Priya! Thanks for the channel support, help with my tank(love it), and for facilitating the interview. I give all the content credit to Brad. He was a wealth of knowledge and delivered the information so well! Y’all got it going on at TMT🙌

@luisreviews6412 Жыл бұрын

Subscribed. Great topic. This channel is hitting all the right topics.

@theplantninja-texasgardener Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the encouragement and the subscription Luis. I’m learning as I go and I’m excited to have fellow enthusiasts to share the journey with!

@tmnrdh2010 Жыл бұрын

Awesome info. This makes it seem possible! Before the idea seemed daunting.

@theplantninja-texasgardener Жыл бұрын

Therese! I’m excited to hear this! Listen, I’m living vicariously through y’all with your acreage, so I need pics as you update. You’ve got this!🙌

@maximusgreat8433 Жыл бұрын

I was on the fence…but now I really want one. Need to save those pennies…

@theplantninja-texasgardener Жыл бұрын

Hey Maximus! I’ve been saving for the last year and I’m glad I made the purchase. When I first started looking into rainwater harvesting, I wasn’t sure where to start. Hopefully this helps you navigate rainwater harvesting in the context of your specific needs. Thanks for your continued support 🙌😊

@TheLivingBackyard Жыл бұрын

Very good information!

@theplantninja-texasgardener Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I was so grateful Brad was willing to share his knowledge. I know it’ll help lots of folks looking to rainwater harvest, whether they go with metal or plastic.

@slow-practice 11 ай бұрын

This was inspiring and EXCELLENT. Thanks for all your work!!

@theplantninja-texasgardener 11 ай бұрын

I’m so excited that it was a help to you! Best wishes on your rain harvesting journey😊🙌

@davidwhitley5311 Жыл бұрын

Super informative. Thanks for sharing Nat..

@theplantninja-texasgardener Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the support!

@jessicag630 5 ай бұрын

11:08 Can 304 and 316 stand unprocessed rain water acidity?

@theplantninja-texasgardener 5 ай бұрын

I reached out to the co-owner and here is his response: “Rainwater is about 5.0 - 5.6 pH. Wine, which is fermented in stainless steel vessels, can be under 3.0! Coffee is brewed in stainless steel carafes and that’s more acidic than rainwater. Most appliances and kitchen sinks are made from 304 stainless steel. 316 stainless steel is also referred to as marine grade. This has nothing to do with pH, but with salts (chloride) which is more corrosive. “ Hopefully that answers your question! Feel free to reach out to Texas Metal Tanks for further questions if you’re considering one!