Rain Aid

Product image Price: €73.79
  • Backup water supply control valve.
  • The RainAid® valve is designed to be connected to a mains water supply on a rainwater retention tank. It will provide a backup supply of water in the event of demand exceeding rain supply, whilst ensuring maximum rainwater storage at the next rainfall.

    • Under normal conditions, rain water will the tank. If the rainwater level drops below a pre-set level, the RainAid® valve will open to maintain the water level using mains water.Standards

    • Certified to Watermark standard AS1910:2004,Lic 20368, SAI Global
    • New Zealand patent. 328862
    • New Zealand patent. 535912
    • Australian patent. 736446
    • RSA Patent. 98/8777
    • Australian Class II Patent 1025211
     

    Specifications

    Inlet 20mm 3/4" BSP (male)
    • Cold mains pressure water connection.
    • Minimum inlet pressure 55 kPa (8 P.S.I.).
    • Maximum inlet pressure 1000 kPa (150 P.S.I.).
    • Maximum water temperature 60˚C.
    • Supplied with inlet strainer.

    Installation

    • The RainAid® valve MUST NOT be fitted to tanks used partially or entirely for storm water detention. (Detention is the slow release of water run-off to the storm water drain during and after rainfall events).
    • Do not restrict inlet water flow.
    • Not to be modified.
    • Valve must be installed horizontally.
    • Overflow discharge must be visible.
    • Overflow and air gap to comply with local standards (air gap of 3 x mains water inlet pipe diameter - 55mm - complies with AS/NZS 3500.1)
    • The minimum water level (L) is easily set at any height during installation by adjusting the cord length.
    • Cord must hang freely.
    • Failure to affix label, supplied with the valve, near the visible overflow discharge will void Warranty.

    For installation Video please see

    http://www.apexvalves.co.nz/plumbing/apex/rainaid.html