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Should I use a rain harvesting system to irrigate my lawn?
Back when our company was first formed, we installed a lot of rain cisterns that were used to irrigate lawns/turf. The experience,...
Jonathan Meier
Feb 11, 20202 min read
Is rainwater safe to drink?
A common misconception about rain cisterns is that it's bad water. I've received countless calls over the years from folks who just...
RainBrother
Feb 9, 20203 min read
How to find a leak in your rain cistern
Have an old cistern? Suspecting that it may be leaking somewhere? While there are no easy methods to finding leaks, here are some tricks...
Jonathan Meier
Jan 17, 20203 min read
Grundfos SBA Cistern Pump Review: A Buyer's Guide
For several years, we carried the Grundfos SBA 3-45-AW automatic cistern pump. We've used many different pumps made by Grundfos over the...
Jonathan Meier
Jul 24, 20192 min read
PUMP BUYING GUIDE
We carry several high quality water pumps that can be used in a variety of applications. Check out our guide to determine which pump...
Rain Brothers
Feb 22, 20192 min read
Why rain bladder tanks/pillows are a really bad idea
Considering a bladder tank for your rainwater harvesting project? May I suggest going back to the drawing board? Yes, you've probably...
Jonathan Meier
Jan 30, 20194 min read
Using a Pump for Drip Irrigation: Common Mistakes and Best Solutions
One of our most frequently asked questions is, “Can I use your cistern pumps with my drip irrigation system?” The answer to this question...
Jonathan Meier
Sep 21, 20184 min read
How to install a cistern
Installing an underground cistern is trickier than it looks. Once you start digging underground, all sorts of surprises can pop up, and...
Jonathan Meier
Apr 24, 20181 min read
Franklin C1 Cistern Pump: FAQs
In all our years working in the field installing rain cistern systems, we've had great success and great failures with cistern pumps....
Jonathan Meier
Apr 19, 20183 min read
How much does a rain cistern system cost to install?
Ah, yes. The question on everyone's mind: How much does a rain cistern system cost to install? As you can imagine, the answer to that...
Jonathan Meier
Mar 18, 20184 min read
How to size your rain harvesting system
What size rain-water cistern system do you need to supply your whole house? Find out here
Jonathan Meier
Mar 16, 20181 min read
Underground Concrete Cisterns: Pros and Cons
We have installed a lot of underground water tanks over the years. You name it, we've installed it. Some systems we like, and others......
Jonathan Meier
Mar 16, 20182 min read
Underground Plastic Cisterns: Pros and Cons
Thinking about installing a plastic underground cistern for your property? Great -- you're in the right place. We've installed a lot of...
Jonathan Meier
Mar 16, 20182 min read
How to irrigate with a rain barrel
Ever wondered how to keep your garden watered efficiently while using captured rain water? Setting up a low-pressure watering system (a...
Jonathan Meier
Mar 6, 20184 min read
Rain-Water Filtration
Ever wonder how to effectively filter your rainwater cistern for drinking? Trying to make an off-grid water supply and aren't sure where...
Rain Brothers
Feb 25, 20181 min read
Cistern vs. Well
Building a new house or upgrading your water system? Wondering which direction to go with your water supply..
Jonathan Meier
Feb 22, 20181 min read
Pump Protection: Low Pressure Cut-Off Pressure Switches
There are many benefits to adding a low pressure cut-off pressure switch to your cistern or well pump set-up. Low pressure cut-off...
Jen Gable
Feb 15, 20181 min read
How To Protect Your Cistern Pump: Jet Pumps
Using a jet pump for your rain-water harvesting cistern system? While there are many benefits to using a jet pump, there are also a few...
Jen Gable
Feb 14, 20181 min read
How To Wire A Pressure Switch
Here at Rain Brothers we get a lot of questions about how to wire a pressure switch for a water pump used in wells or cisterns. A...
Jen Gable
Feb 14, 20181 min read
Using rainwater inside the home: What you need to know
Thinking of plumbing rainwater inside your home? Great idea... but is it legal? The answer -- unsurprisingly -- is a bit complicated....
Jonathan Meier
Jan 28, 20184 min read
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