I am considering installing a rainwater tank for garden use. An
accessory that has been suggested is the "Levetator" water level
indicator. These types of devices are purely mechanical and use a
float, counterweight and pulley to lift a plastic ball on the outside
of the tank. This moves up and down as the water level rises and
falls. Has anyone had any experience with these systems? In particular
I would like to find out how reliable they are and if they are likely to
jam up when left exposed to the elements. Also how difficult are they
to install?

Regards
John Charles

John Charles wrote:
I am considering installing a rainwater tank for garden use. An
accessory that has been suggested is the "Levetator" water level
indicator. These types of devices are purely mechanical and use a
float, counterweight and pulley to lift a plastic ball on the outside
of the tank. This moves up and down as the water level rises and
falls. Has anyone had any experience with these systems? In
particular I would like to find out how reliable they are and if they
are likely to jam up when left exposed to the elements. Also how
difficult are they to install?

Regards
John Charles

Sounds a lot harder than connecting a clear piece of hose to the tap, hold
the end up to the top of tank, turn on tap, read level and then remove.

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g'day john,

not into mechanical things either they can need servicing or not work
properly, me i just tap on the side of the tank with my finger
knuckle.

len

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We have something similar on each of the 50.000 litre tanks at work. They
are home-made and just have a pipe, lever, wheel and a 2-litre coke bottle
at the end. When the tank is full the weight of the water pulls the lever
down and shuts the supply off. Brilliant. The only problem is if it rains
very heavily the tank can be turned off before it is actually filled. They
have been there for at least 15 years and are working fine. (Had to replace
the coke bottles a few times

"John Charles" wrote in message
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I am considering installing a rainwater tank for garden use. An
accessory that has been suggested is the "Levetator" water level
indicator. These types of devices are purely mechanical and use a
float, counterweight and pulley to lift a plastic ball on the outside
of the tank. This moves up and down as the water level rises and
falls. Has anyone had any experience with these systems? In particular
I would like to find out how reliable they are and if they are likely to
jam up when left exposed to the elements. Also how difficult are they
to install?

Regards
John Charles

Maybe you want to check this one out too. It's very convenient and reliable with a good price. www.cisterngauges.com
Regards,
Robert

On Sun, 23 Oct 2005 23:30:51 +0000, RobertGast
wrote in aus.gardens:

Maybe you want to check this one out too. It's very convenient and
reliable with a good price. www.cisterngauges.com
Regards,
Robert


Umm... principle is proven but a bit pricey. What is wrong with a T
piece off the outlet valve and a piece of clear plastic hose up the
side of the tank? Shouldn't cost more than a few dollars and 100%
accurate. Works for me.


Regards
Prickles

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We accept something agnate on anniversary of the 50.000 litre tanks at work. They are home-made and just accept a pipe, lever, caster and a 2-litre coke bottle at the end. When the catchbasin is abounding the weight of the baptize pulls the lever down and shuts the accumulation off. Brilliant.