Jonathan MeierFeb 12, 20202 minShould I use a rain harvesting system to irrigate my lawn?Back when our company was first formed, we installed a lot of rain cisterns that were used to irrigate lawns/turf. The experience, though...
RainBrotherFeb 10, 20203 minIs rainwater safe to drink?A common misconception about rain cisterns is that it's bad water. I've received countless calls over the years from folks who just bough...
Jonathan MeierJan 18, 20203 minHow to find a leak in your rain cisternHave an old cistern? Suspecting that it may be leaking somewhere? While there are no easy methods to finding leaks, here are some tricks w...
Jonathan MeierJul 24, 20192 minGrundfos SBA Cistern Pump Review: A Buyer's GuideFor several years, we carried the Grundfos SBA 3-45-AW automatic cistern pump. We've used many different pumps made by Grundfos over the ...
Rain BrothersFeb 22, 20192 minPUMP BUYING GUIDEWe carry several high quality water pumps that can be used in a variety of applications. Check out our guide to determine which pump wil...
Jonathan MeierJan 31, 20194 minWhy rain bladder tanks/pillows are a really bad ideaConsidering a bladder tank for your rainwater harvesting project? May I suggest going back to the drawing board? Yes, you've probably see...
Jonathan MeierSep 21, 20184 minUsing a Pump for Drip Irrigation: Common Mistakes and Best SolutionsOne of our most frequently asked questions is, “Can I use your cistern pumps with my drip irrigation system?” The answer to this question...
Jonathan MeierApr 25, 20181 minHow to install a cisternInstalling an underground cistern is trickier than it looks. Once you start digging underground, all sorts of surprises can pop up, and m...
Jonathan MeierApr 19, 20183 minFranklin C1 Cistern Pump: FAQsIn all our years working in the field installing rain cistern systems, we've had great success and great failures with cistern pumps. The...
Jonathan MeierMar 18, 20184 minHow much does a rain cistern system cost to install?Ah, yes. The question on everyone's mind: How much does a rain cistern system cost to install? As you can imagine, the answer to that var...
Jonathan MeierMar 16, 20181 minHow to size your rain harvesting systemWhat size rain-water cistern system do you need to supply your whole house? Find out here
Jonathan MeierMar 16, 20182 minUnderground Concrete Cisterns: Pros and ConsWe have installed a lot of underground water tanks over the years. You name it, we've installed it. Some systems we like, and others... w...
Jonathan MeierMar 16, 20182 minUnderground Plastic Cisterns: Pros and ConsThinking about installing a plastic underground cistern for your property? Great -- you're in the right place. We've installed a lot of u...
Jonathan MeierMar 6, 20184 minHow to irrigate with a rain barrelEver wondered how to keep your garden watered efficiently while using captured rain water? Setting up a low-pressure watering system (a s...
Rain BrothersFeb 26, 20181 minRain-Water FiltrationEver wonder how to effectively filter your rainwater cistern for drinking? Trying to make an off-grid water supply and aren't sure where ...
Jonathan MeierFeb 23, 20181 minCistern vs. WellBuilding a new house or upgrading your water system? Wondering which direction to go with your water supply..
Jen GableFeb 15, 20181 minPump Protection: Low Pressure Cut-Off Pressure SwitchesThere are many benefits to adding a low pressure cut-off pressure switch to your cistern or well pump set-up. Low pressure cut-off pressu...
Jen GableFeb 14, 20181 minHow To Protect Your Cistern Pump: Jet PumpsUsing a jet pump for your rain-water harvesting cistern system? While there are many benefits to using a jet pump, there are also a few s...
Jen GableFeb 14, 20181 minHow To Wire A Pressure SwitchHere at Rain Brothers we get a lot of questions about how to wire a pressure switch for a water pump used in wells or cisterns. A pressu...
Jonathan MeierJan 28, 20184 minUsing rainwater inside the home: What you need to knowThinking of plumbing rainwater inside your home? Great idea... but is it legal? The answer -- unsurprisingly -- is a bit complicated. (Au...