What is a Rainwater HOG?
The Rainwater HOG is a 50 gallon storage module which can be linked
horizontally or vertically for collecting rainwater.
What is the water from the Rainwater HOG used for?
Rainwater HOG is made of food grade plastic resign and the water from the
Rainwater HOG can be used for irrigation i.e. with your existing drip system
for watering plants, for hosing the car or even as an emergency backup water
supply. HOGs can also be plumbed back into the house for toilet flush and
washing machines.
Why is it so small?
The Rainwater HOG is a modular solution that has been designed to fit in
areas that larger tanks, cisterns and rain barrels will not fit. The compact
shape makes each HOG easy to carry and fit into tight spaces, and the
modular design means that you can link HOGs together to get any volume
you require.
What is modular?
Each HOG joins to the next – so you can start with a few units for irrigation
purposes then extend the number of modules to allow toilet flush, as an
example, from the HOGs as well. HOGs are designed to screw together –
and screw apart for reuse. This means you can change your rain storage
capacity as your needs change. We have clients who have installed single
units right up to others who have over 100 HOGs installed.
Can I install the HOG in regions where it snows?
Yes, the Rainwater HOG is made of high density polyethylene that can
withstand temperature extremes of between -30°C/22°F to +60°C/140°F. At
the onset of winter, you need to empty your HOG and divert the downspout to
prevent water entering the tank. In spring, make sure you open the tank
again to catch your thaw!
Will the Rainwater HOG handle hot conditions?
The HOG has been designed to withstand the hot Australian sun and has a
UV stabilizer added – UV8, the maximum UV protection for polyethylene.
Does it have to be installed vertically?
No, the Rainwater HOG can be installed vertically or horizontally, such as
under a deck or beneath the floor boards. The HOG can be installed
underground or above ground, and inside a building or outside.
Who designed the Rainwater HOG?
The Rainwater HOG was designed by Sally Dominguez. Sally was practicing
architecture in Sydney when she realized the need for a small but scaleable
solution for rainwater rescue in urban areas. When Sally found there were no
easily retrofitted, aesthetically acceptable, functional rainwater harvesting
solutions on the market she decided to start from scratch and design a user friendly, reusable, water-filled building block. This is the HOG.
Why do larger capacity tanks seem to be less expensive than the HOG?
Are you comparing tank only prices, or have you looked at the cost of
transportation and installation as well? When comparing larger tanks to the
Rainwater HOG, it is important to take into account the total cost of
ownership with both solutions. HOG is designed to be inherently “greener”
than its competition: it is easier to handle, transport and install, it is
reusable, and it is 100% recyclable. This added durability and usability
costs more upfront, but once you add delivery and especially installation, as
well as maintenance (the lower outlet on HOG is virtually self cleaning) to the
larger tanks the cost difference suddenly changes.
Why buy a HOG when I can buy a low cost rain barrels of the same size?
The HOG is an architecturally designed unit that has been made of the
highest quality plastics. It is visually discreet, structurally robust and can be
installed on any of its sides. If you are looking for a long lasting quality
product which adds value to your home, and requires virtually no on-going
maintenance, there is no comparison between the Rainwater HOG and a rain
barrel.
Are any accessories available with the Rainwater HOG?
Each Rainwater HOG is supplied with with a connector to join up further units
and an air vent for the top of each tank. Optional accessories include a Wall
Kit (to attach the HOGs to a wall) and an Inlet Outlet Kit (to stop debris from
the roof getting into the tank and to allow easy access to the water from the
HOGs).
Can the HOG help with thermal mass?
Yes, recent tests have shown that the HOG outperforms concrete when it
comes to improving a building’s thermal mass capabilities by more than 10%.
Does the Installation of the HOG help gain LEED credits?
Yes, an independent evaluation of the Rainwater HOG has shown that you
can gain up to nine LEED points by the installation of the HOG in either a
new building or renovation project.
What is the lead time on receiving the HOG once ordered?
There is a one to two week lead time on the delivery of the HOG
Please Note that due to the large size of these products shipping costs are typically high. We have decided to charge a flat rate for shipping.
