The diluvian Aquacell Installed
For drought prone regions or conservation minded do-it-yourselfers, the revolutionary diluvian Aquacell offers a simple and inexpensive step up from the standard rain barrel positioned under a downspout.
The prototype of the diluvian Aquacell, the original cistern bladder fence, was installed in the Madrona neighborhood of Seattle.
A normal rain barrel holds about 50 gallons of water, where the Aquacell can hold almost 700 gallons of water!!!!!
The posts provide the support. The lumber holds the shape until filled.
The framework also allows for the Aquacell to be easily integrated into the landscape or the fencing design.
The lightweight design of the Aquacell (less than 20 lbs.) and easy transportability (it folds up to the size of blanket) make it a snap to install almost anywhere.
The Aquacell - right out of the box
Full size unfolded
The Aquacell can be incorporated into an existing fence repair or new fence construction. See the Diluvian Aquacell page for multiple cell connections and fence picket options.
A fence in need of repair - a perfect opportunity to harvest rainwater.
The framework can be made from standard dimensional lumber (as seen here) or from locally sourced materials ie. saplings, bamboo, bricks,etc.
A level site is prepared, strings are pulled and the posts are set. The bladder is held up temporarily with strings, while the lumber is cut to the prescribed dimensions and placed through the support sleeves.
An in-line first flush system is needed to keep debris out of the Aquacell. In this case, the home’s downspout empties into a screened rain barrel which allows foreign matter to settle to the bottom as the water spills out and into the Aquacell.
A simple first flush system. Notice the filter fabric over the outlet
A hose bib can be attached at the bottom of either side.
Standard hose fittings are attached at the bottom of each side of the Aquacell providing outlets for the water. In this case, a garden hose is run to the cold-water feed of the washing machine in the home’s basement.
The Aquacell fence repair helping support the existing fence
New posts for the Aquacell also replace the rotted posts of the old fence and provide support for the still useful lumber of the old fence, reducing waste and demand for new resources. The old lumber provides a platform for the beautiful and natural patina of mosses and lichens.
The view from the neighbor's side of fence before the pickets were added.
Only the rotten posts and pickets were replaced; keeping costs down, conserving resources and preserving the warm aesthetic of an old fence. Subsequent sections of the fence will be replaced as resources allow.
The view from the neighbor's side after the pickets were attached
In this case the picket pattern of the parallel fencing is used - blending the Aquacell into the landscape of the backyard.
With the old fence repaired, the Aquacell is collecting 700 gal. of rainwater with a net loss of 16 sq. ft. of yard space while integrating into the landscape of the yard.
Check back often to see the progress of the world’s first cistern bladder fence. Next generation prototypes will be unveiled early in 2010.
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