Rain Harvesting First Flush Downspout Water Diverter 3″ Kit

Downspout First Flush Water Diverter – improve water quality and reduce tank maintenance by preventing the first flush of water which may contain roof contaminants from entering the tank. They help ensure cleaner water is available for use which protects rainwater pumps and internal household appliances such as clothes washing machines toilets hot water systems etc. Downspout First Flush Water Diverters such as the 3 kits are installed at each downspout that supplies water to the tank. They utilize a dependable ball and seat system – a simple automatic system that does not rely on mechanical parts or manual intervention. As the water level rises in the diverter chamber the ball floats and once the chamber is full the ball rests on a seat inside the diverter chamber preventing any further water entering the diverter. The subsequent flow of water is then automatically directed along the pipe system to the tank.