Cactus Rain LLC, Lauren Forbes I have a water softener - can I use my greywater to water plants and trees? We’re interested in using the gray water to water plants and trees, but from all I’ve read, softened water is bad for plants. Is it possible to use a gray water catchment system in a situation like th... Greywater Jul 14, 2024
Cactus Rain LLC, Lauren Forbes DAB E.sybox and Electricity Usage Finding the Right-for-you balance of cost, space, maintenance, and features. Two energy-conscious options: DAB E.syBox and no pressure tank smaller footprint in the utility room less maintenance/ fewe... Jul 11, 2024
Cactus Rain LLC, Lauren Forbes The dirty secret of water softeners and RO systems The dirty secret of water softeners and RO systems: they use (waste) a lot of water. The frequency of regeneration cycles and volume ofbackwashcreated depends on the hardness of the water, the amount ... Conservation Water Quality Water Saving Tips and Tricks Water-Energy Nexus Jul 10, 2024
Cactus Rain LLC, Lauren Forbes HydroFLOW Water Conditioner So you have hard water, but want to be conscious about water conservation?If so, a softener is not rightfor you. They waste 2000 gallons or more of water a year in backflow! This just isn't ok when co... Conservation Filtration Water Quality Water Saving Tips and Tricks Water-Energy Nexus Jul 10, 2024
Cactus Rain LLC, Lauren Forbes Variable Speed Pumps Pumps deliver water flow (gpm) atpressure (psi). Uncover the pros and cons of fixed vs. variable speed pumps. Choose the right pump for your needs today! A fixed-speed pump is like a light bulb contro... Rainwater Jul 10, 2024
Cactus Rain LLC, Lauren Forbes Do I Need a Pressure Tank for Rainwater? So you're planning your whole-house rainwater system. You know that pumps are integral to providing rainwater to end users that require pressurized flow. But youwonder... do I need a pressure tank? Ye... Filtration Rainwater Jul 10, 2024
Cactus Rain LLC, Lauren Forbes Residential Water Pressure Explained Good water pressure is something most homeowners take for granted. There's nothing worse than coming home from a hard day at work, looking forward to a nice shower, only to be met by trickling water d... Rainwater Well Water Jul 10, 2024
Cactus Rain LLC, Lauren Forbes Filtering Rainwater for Potable Supply Some considerations when choosing filtration for rainwater. 1. What will you be filtering for? That is, what might be in the water that you want to remove...With Rainwater, that's mostly going to be w... Rainwater Water Quality Jul 4, 2024
Cactus Rain LLC, Lauren Forbes LEED Credits for Water Efficiency (WE) LEED Credits for Water Efficiency (WE) WE Credit 1.1: Water Efficient Landscaping (Reduce by 50%) WE Credit 1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping (No Potable Water Use or No Irrigation) Intent : Limit or e... Conservation Apr 2, 2024
Cactus Rain LLC, Lauren Forbes Water Testing Resources Cactus Rain offers add-on water testing services for our consulting, design, install, and maintenance customers. If you are not a Cactus Rain customer, check out these other resources: NMED offers FRE... Water Quality Water Testing Well Water Mar 20, 2024
Cactus Rain LLC, Lauren Forbes Heat Pump Water Heaters How They Work Federal tax credit: NM tax credit:... Rebates and Incentives Water-Energy Nexus Feb 7, 2024
