Case Study 2 : Nielsen House
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1: HOG fit snuggly down the side passage and the threaded connections allow the plumber to space the modules around the wall mounted utility boxes
Overview
A total of 12 Rainwater HOGs were used by Hayes De La Vega Architects to harvest roof water
from all downspouts and take the garden irrigation off the mains water grid. The HOG modules
were banked at the three downspouts in order to harvest the entire roof area without requiring
extensive pipework and reticulation.
Six HOGs were banked at the front downspout to capture 285 gallons (1080 litres) to hose the
footpath and front paving, two HOGs at the side downspout were connected through the side wall
to an additional five HOGs at the rear downspout for a total of 333 gallons (1260 litres) to hand-
water the rear garden and wash down the rear paved parking area. The head of water created by
the vertically mounted HOGs was deemed suitable for hosing without a pump.
The threaded connections and narrow profile of the HOGs enabled them to fit into the narrow
side passage, and to be spaced around wall mounted utilities on the side wall.
Details
- Number HOGs
- 12
- Gallons
- 618
- Litres
- 2,340
