Vertical cisterns: residential options for rainwater harvesting

The modular cistern is slim and fit in any environment, even in the apartment kitchen

waterbox in the kitchen

Modular cistern is an alternative even for those who live in apartments or urban residences in general. People who want to reuse water in a sustainable way and end up having nowhere to put a traditional cistern can count on the Brazilian company's modular cistern Waterbox.

The modular cistern was developed with vertical tanks slim that enable the storage of clean water, reuse or rain.

  • What are the differences between water reuse and rainwater harvesting?

The vertical cisterns waterbox they are a practical, versatile and beautiful solution for everyone to save water resources, regardless of the type of water they want to reuse and the availability of space. They adapt to small spaces and have a design modern. The format and colors enhance the environment.

waterbox house color house aqua

You can use the modular cistern waterbox indoors, to store drinking water (such as a common water tank) or store reuse water (from your washing machine, for example). In outdoor environments, it is a great tool for capturing rainwater. the cisterns waterbox were the chosen solution for water management in the sustainable house project Aqua house, concept displayed in House Color SP 2016 (previous photo).

Each cistern is 1.77 m high, 0.55 m wide, 0.12 m deep and holds up to 97 liters of water! Modular feature allows you to connect more than one waterbox to expand storage according to your needs and space availability.

Reusing water is an environmentally friendly attitude that not only saves water resources, but also saves money. Regarding the environmental impact of the product, it is worth mentioning that it is produced with completely non-toxic and 100% recyclable high-density polyethylene. In addition, the waterbox they are produced only in colors that do not contain heavy metals.

When we think about water storage, it is essential to ensure the safety of this process. The tanks have UV-8 protection, which makes them resistant to sunlight, inhibiting the formation of algae and slime. At waterbox prevent water contamination, as the reservoir is closed, away from dust and contamination from mosquitoes, worms and rats, preventing diseases such as dengue, chikungnya and leptospirosis.

waterbox installation Installing your modular cistern waterbox it's quick and easy, it doesn't require construction work (or workarounds) or hiring professionals. Whether in the bathroom, laundry, garage, garden, backyard or patio, installation is super simple. The tank comes with a manual, and below you can also check an explanatory video to facilitate installation. But, if you prefer, the team from waterbox can install for you.

Check out the video for a tutorial on how to install your waterbox.

Tips on how to use your Waterbox

Many tasks performed in automatic mode in our daily lives are responsible for wasting water. To reverse this situation, we can ask ourselves about which waters would be unnecessarily discarded that could receive new uses. Water from the bath, the washing machine, the sink... they can all be put to new uses. But it must be done intelligently, after all, it's not very comfortable to leave buckets in the shower, even if this is a great emergency measure. The vertical cisterns waterbox are a smart solution for you to reuse water indoors without compromising on space. Not to mention that they are cute.

Kitchen

Usually unused, spaces such as the sides of refrigerators or gaps between the sink and the rest of the furniture can house the cistern slim . The reservoirs can be used to store water for washing dishes, especially on days when the supply is interrupted. In addition, it is estimated that for washing a lettuce plant, between 10 liters and 15 liters of water are used. This fruit and vegetable washing water can be transferred to the waterbox and reused for washing the sink, cleaning tiles or kitchen countertops.

Laundry

In the laundry room, a great spot for your tank waterbox, it is next to the washing machine. The water from the first rinse can be used for flushing, washing the yard, etc., while the last rinse (which is very clean, only carries a little fabric softener) can be used to wash another batch of clothes or sanitize cold floors , car, bathrooms, kitchen, walls, garage, backyard, sidewalk, areas where your pet does its needs, etc. The destination only depends on your needs and your creativity!

WC

the tanks waterbox are a great solution for storing that cold water that falls out of the shower before it gets hot. At home without gas heating, people can take up to three minutes to get under the shower. It's literally clean water going down the drain; it may seem like little, but it can mean at least 25 liters of clean water wasted every bath. In a house with four people, 100 liters are wasted a day, three thousand a month and 36 thousand in a year! This water is completely clean, and can be used to wash your face, brush your teeth, wash your feet, flush the toilet, among many other possible destinations.

Outdoors

In outdoor areas, such as in Casa Aqua, the vertical cisterns waterbox they are a great option for capturing rainwater, which can be used for watering plants, vegetable garden, or cleaning the garage, among other places in the house. If your city is experiencing a period of drought, the tanks can also store reuse water, ideal for washing cars, yards and sidewalks.

air conditioning water

It may seem tiny, but did you know that air conditioners dripping can reach up to 50 liters of water a day in places that have more if a system? This water can be collected and used for other functions, in addition to eliminating the hassle of dripping.

Do you want to acquire the Mini Slim Waterbox Tank ? Check how here at eCycle store.



$config[zx-auto] not found$config[zx-overlay] not found