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Roofwasher Pre-Cistern Filters: Which Filter is Right for Your Install?
There are several roofwasher options available for pre-filtering your rainwater before it enters your holding tank/cistern. Some options...
Jonathan Meier
Jan 17, 20183 min read
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How to Clean a Cistern Tank
In all our years of working on cisterns, we've seen, tried, and heard about many different ways of cleaning out a rain cistern or spring...
Jonathan Meier
Jan 14, 20181 min read
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Best option for a cistern pump?
Cisterns come in many shapes, sizes, and even types, so it is no wonder there is no set answer to a question we often get -- "What...
Jonathan Meier
Apr 9, 20174 min read
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Is rainwater harvesting illegal?
We have been in the rainwater harvesting business for over a decade, and I cannot tell you how many times we've heard people say, "But...
Jonathan Meier
Apr 6, 20172 min read
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$50 Instant Rain Barrel Rebate for Franklin County, Ohio Residents!
We are excited to announce the return of the $50 rain barrel rebate program for residents of Franklin County, Ohio! The Franklin Soil and...
Jonathan Meier
Mar 15, 20171 min read
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Rain Water Barrel Downspout Diverter for 3x4 Downspouts
Learn about our new rain barrel rainwater diverter converter for 3"x4" downspouts. Earthminded Flexi-Fit Diverter by Rain Brothers
Jen
Feb 24, 20171 min read
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Rain Brothers Offering CorGal Corrugated Steel Water Tanks for Rainwater Harvesting
Aesthetically pleasing, good looking rainwater collection/ harvesting tanks, metal water tanks from Rain Brothers
Jen
Feb 23, 20171 min read
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Municipal Rainwater Conservation Programs
Rain Brothers LLC is proud to partner with local and state municipalities and agencies to provide discounted rain barrels and rain barrel...
Rain Brothers
Feb 22, 20171 min read
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Rainwater Harvesting in Ohio: Regulations and Restrictions
Ohio rainwater harvesting, spring water usage, pond water for home use, and hauled water regulations for commercial and residential applicat
Rain Brothers
Feb 7, 20171 min read
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Which UV water filter is right for you?
If you've been to our online store to look for a UV water filter, you've seen that there are many different options available, with...
Jonathan Meier
Jan 2, 20173 min read
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Colorado Legalizes Rain Barrels
Rainwater collection is now legal throughout the United States. Colorado Governor, John Hickenlooper, recently signed a new law allowing...
Rain Brothers
Jun 15, 20162 min read
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Rain Barrels: Zika Concerns?
Experts are forecasting that the Zika virus, carried by mosquitos, has a very real potential of spreading throughout the United States...
Rain Brothers
Jun 15, 20162 min read
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Rain Harvest System Cost Estimate
Ever wondered what you'd need to convert collected rain water into usable potable drinking water for your household? Below is an average...
Merilee Rowe
Mar 16, 20162 min read
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Irrigating your Garden from your Rain Barrel
With Spring right around the corner, many people are planning out their gardens. A major component of a future garden plan is figuring...
Gordy Smith
Mar 1, 20162 min read
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Restoring an old cistern
If you're reading this, chances are you just discovered an old brick or stone cistern in your yard. Perhaps you hit a cast iron cap? Or...
Jonathan Meier
Feb 15, 20163 min read
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Instant $50 Rebate on Rain Barrels for Franklin County Residents
The Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District is offering a $50 rebate for rain barrels through its GreenSpot Community Backyards...
Merilee Rowe
Feb 10, 20161 min read
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How to Prevent Your Pump From Burning Up
Want to prevent your well or cistern pump for the long haul? Here, we discuss ways to prevent pump motors from burning up
Jonathan Meier
Feb 8, 20163 min read
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Concrete Cistern pH
Concrete cisterns are, in our experience, the best type of tank to use for underground drinking water systems. Rainwater tends to have a...
Jonathan Meier
Feb 6, 20162 min read
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How to Elevate Your Rain Tank
Are you looking to create a completely off-grid rainwater harvesting system? Want to eliminate the need for an electric pump? If you...
Michael Meier and Jonathan Meier
Jan 30, 20161 min read
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In the News
Over our ten years in business, we have been fortunate enough to have made the news a few times. Below are some links to some of the news...
Jonathan Meier
Jan 24, 20161 min read
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