Leaf Eater

by Rain Harvesting Pty Ltd

 

THE ULTIMATE HIGH PERFOMANCE RAIN HEAD
The Leaf Eater® is the ultimate high performance rain head for use in heavy rainfall areas.  Not only does it protect the home by preventing gutters from blocking and flooding of eaves, the Leaf Eater® also improves water quality and reduces tank maintenance.  The Leaf Eater® is ideal for use purely as a debris removing device even when rainwater is not being collected. Leaves and debris that build up in gutters can be flammable and represent a significant fire risk. By screening leaves onto the ground, the Leaf Eater® prevents gutters from blocking and eliminates a fire hazard.

HOW IT WORKS
As water flows from the gutters it carries leaves and small pieces of debris. The Leaf Eater® incorporates a flow directional gutter outlet which directs the flow of water onto the face of the primary screen. The water washes over this screen which has a 6mm aperture and is set at an angle to the horizontal of around 45°. This angled screen is self-cleaning and forces the leaves and debris away allowing the water to continue through towards the secondary screen. The secondary stainless steel screen of 0.995mm aperture further filters the water and prevents mosquitoes and vermin from entering the pipe system to the water tank. Once the water passes through this insect proof screen it flows into the downpipes.

HOW IT IS INSTALLED
The Leaf Eater® is usually mounted directly under the roof gutter. A 170mm x 75mm rectangular gutter outlet comes with each Leaf Eater® and provides an increased flow of water that is directed onto the angled primary screen. The Leaf Eater® can also be mid-mounted on a wall at a convenient height to make it easier to access for cleaning. When mid-mounting, the gutter outlet is discarded and the entry downpipe is cut at 45°, allowing 50mm clearance between the pipe and the primary screen. The Leaf Eater® is a 80/90mm round dual fit rain head, and if other round or rectangular downpipes are in place, standard adaptors can be used. The main body of the all rain heads manufactured by RainHarvesting Pty Ltd are made from lead-free PVC and can be painted to colour match and complement the home. For best results wash down with methylated/white spirit and spray with Colorbond® paint

 

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