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Rain Harvesting Maintenance Checklist

The document provides a maintenance checklist for rain harvesting systems with tasks to complete after rainfall events, monthly, quarterly, every 6 months, annually, and biennially. The checklist includes inspecting and maintaining items like gutters, pipes, filters, screens, tanks, and pumps to keep the rain harvesting system functioning optimally and delivering clean rainwater.

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Rain Harvesting Maintenance Checklist

The document provides a maintenance checklist for rain harvesting systems with tasks to complete after rainfall events, monthly, quarterly, every 6 months, annually, and biennially. The checklist includes inspecting and maintaining items like gutters, pipes, filters, screens, tanks, and pumps to keep the rain harvesting system functioning optimally and delivering clean rainwater.

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Rain Harvesting Maintenance Checklist

Regular maintenance will keep your Rain Harvesting system functioning optimally so it continues to deliver cleaner rainwater
and lots of it for use in and around your property.
This Rain Harvesting Maintenance Checklist outlines basic maintenance tasks and timelines to help you organise your
maintenance schedule.
For detailed, product- specific maintenance instructions refer to the Product section on our website or speak to one of our Rain
Harvesting Specialists today.

After every rainfall event

Inspect Maintain

Wet system pipes Manually or automatically drain to prevent anaerobic fermentation, tannin leaching
(AKA “charged lines”) and freezing in colder climates.

Every 3 rainfall events

Inspect Maintain

First flush diverters with flow Remove and clean the outlet, filter screen and flow control washer to prevent
control washers (e.g. First Flush blockages and ensure the unit empties after each rainfall event.
Downpipe, First Flush In-Ground,
etc.)

Monthly

Inspect Maintain

Bucket style rain heads Remove leaves and debris from catchment area and brush or hose off screen
(e.g. Leaf Catcha) as required to prevent blockages and decomposing vegetation.

Enclosed rain heads Remove leaves and debris from cover and brush or hose off screen as required
(e.g. Leaf Eater Slimline) to ensure optimal performance.

Maelstrom filters Brush or hose off filters and screens as required to keep filters functioning
optimally and ensure high water yields.

Quarterly (every 3 months)

Inspect Maintain

Roof, gutters and gutter mesh Clean and remove leaves and debris as required to preserve water quality
and quantity; trim back overhanging branches and vegetation as required;
consider installing gutter mesh for easier maintenance.

Rain heads with self-cleaning Brush or hose off screen/s as required to remove any leaves or debris for
screens (e.g. Leaf Eater Original, optimal rainwater quality and quantity.
Leaf Eater Ultra, etc.)

First flush diverters with Remove and clean the advanced release valve as required to prevent
advanced release valves (e.g. blockages and ensure the unit continues to empty as desired after each
First Flush Plus, upgraded rainfall event; ensure the auto-release settings are still appropriate for your
diverters, etc.) needs and preferences.

+61 (0)7 3248 9600 rainharvesting.com.au


Tank inlet screens Remove any leaves and debris and clean as appropriate to prevent water
bounce and ensure higher water catchment; ensure there are no holes that
mosquitoes could enter through; consider replacing with a Maelstrom filter for
finer filtering, improved water catchment and easier maintenance.

Filter pits Remove any leaves and debris and clean screens as appropriate to preserve
water quality and quantity; ensure there are no holes that mosquitoes could
enter through

Every 6 months

Inspect Maintain

Tank overflow screens or flap Clean as appropriate to ensure optimal functioning; ensure there are no holes
valves (e.g. Mozzie Stoppa Easy- that mosquitoes could enter; ensure there are no obstructions blocking your
Clean, Flap Valve Vent Screen, etc.) tank outlets.

Water pumps and pump filters Check and clean pump filters as required to preserve longevity and function;
check the maintenance guidelines for your pump and perform any required
maintenance.

Water filters (e.g. Triple Action Inspect filter components and replace cartridges as necessary.
Filtration System)

Annually

Inspect Maintain

Air gaps or backflow prevention Hose or brush off screens to clean as required; test to ensure backflow
prevention is working.

Stored rainwater Complete water quality testing using appropriate testing processes.

Biennially (every 2 years)

Inspect Maintain

Rainwater tank Remove accumulated sediment and/or sludge from base of tank for improved
water quality; repair any cracks, holes or gaps.

+61 (0)7 3248 9600 rainharvesting.com.au

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