Maui Off the Grid tips for homeowners:
Water catchment is a system of storing water when other sources of water are unavailable. Here on Maui there are parts of the island that are not serviced by Maui County water mains. If there is ample rainfall, most homeowners have a system where they catch the water from a rooftop, and channel it to a storage tank. From there it's fed to the household plumbing, usually by means of a pump and pressure tank, though sometimes by gravity. These days the most popular tank is the Scafco brand, which is merely a modified grain storage container made of corrugated steel. They are relatively quick and easy to install and should last for years without any maintenance. This tank is placed on a concrete pad and has been primered and painted to blend into the surroundings. The capacity here is 12,000 gallons, which is more than adequate for our household needs.
For more information about off the grid living and properties for sale, please contact me.
Georgina M. Hunter R(S)
Jim Sanders Realty Inc.
Paia, Maui HI
808 283-0635
www.eastmaui.com
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