What more could i do ti save water ?

bob1234 · Post by **bob1234** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:08 am

Apart from Rain Water harvesting, Water recycling, what more I could do to save water?

Post by **spot** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:26 am

bob1234;1201788 wrote: Apart from Rain Water harvesting, Water recycling, what more I could do to save water?

Treat your foundations with an Anti-termite preparation.

mikeinie · Post by **mikeinie** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:54 am

stop drinking it.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:56 am

:yh_rotfl You beat me to it I was going to say that.

[QUOTE]:stop drinking it.[/QUOTE]

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:01 am

check your toilet for leaks Put food coloring into the tank and watch in the bowl, if the color comes into the bowl there is leakage. Many people don't know this.

flush only solids, if it is liquids let em set for one or 2 times

when brushing your teeth never run the water

buy a high efficiency wash machine.

Hand wash dishes instead of a dishwasher

Check all faucets for leaks including outdoors

Only water your lawn in the morning or later in the evening by hand, during the heat of the day it is a waste, using a sprinkler for an hour is a waste. Grass has shallow roots, if it gets too much water it keeps it's roots shallow, if you use less water on it the roots will go deeper to seek water. Grass does not have to look perfect it is merely grass.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:12 am

Don't water your grass. You save water and gas for mower.

Drink more beer.

gmc · Post by **gmc** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:43 am

Why does anyone bother watering their grass? Wait long enough and it rains and if you water it you just have to cut it sooner. Water the grass so you can cut it:eek: get a life. Long grass with lots of weeds is better for the wildlife anyway-the birds that need the insects and seeds that live there.

Don't flush the toilet till it's full, put a brick in the cistern so it doesn't use so much. If you must water the lawn pee on that instead just wait till nighttime in case the neighbours misunderstand.

posted by spot

Treat your foundations with an Anti-termite preparation.

Where did you get that one from-you're in the UK like me we don't have termites they all drown.

mikeinie · Post by **mikeinie** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:49 am

Cut into your neighbor’s garden hose tap and run a line to your garden, it will save you loads of water.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:50 am

gmc;1201863 wrote: Why does anyone bother watering their grass? Wait long enough and it rains and if you water it you just have to cut it sooner. Water the grass so you can cut it:eek: get a life. Long grass with lots of weeds is better for the wildlife anyway-the birds that need the insects and seeds that live there.

Don't flush the toilet till it's full, put a brick in the cistern so it doesn't use so much. If you must water the lawn pee on that instead just wait till nighttime in case the neighbours misunderstand.

posted by spot

Where did you get that one from-you're in the UK like me we don't have termites they all drown.
We have anal people here who think if you don't have a lush green lawn that needs mowed every other day that your a lazy hippie.

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:52 am

bob1234;1201788 wrote: Apart from Rain Water harvesting, Water recycling, what more I could do to save water?

Recycle your own urine.

gmc · Post by **gmc** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:12 am

YZGI;1201874 wrote: We have anal people here who think if you don't have a lush green lawn that needs mowed every other day that your a lazy hippie.

I have neighbours like that as well. A shabby garden is a wildlife garden I've even got a rabbit living in mine, how's that for one-upmanship.

posted by lon

Recycle your own urine.

You wouldn't be taking the **** would you:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

farmer giles · Post by **farmer giles** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 11:52 am

YZGI;1201874 wrote: We have anal people here who think if you don't have a lush green lawn that needs mowed every other day that your a lazy hippie.

i thought you lazy hippy types had to dry your grass :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 4:20 pm

farmer giles;1201951 wrote: i thought you lazy hippy types had to dry your grass :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

and how do you know about that mister ? :sneaky::D

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 4:22 pm

gmc;1201887 wrote: I have neighbours like that as well. A shabby garden is a wildlife garden I've even got a rabbit living in mine, how's that for one-upmanship.

posted by lon

You wouldn't be taking the **** would you:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Last time you looked, it was only one ! :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

farmer giles · Post by **farmer giles** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 1:38 am

buddy after much tossing and turning all night i have come up with the solution to your water shortage

just dilute it ta dah :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

gill i dont touch drugs i'm just a natural weirdy :-3:-3:-3

gmc · Post by **gmc** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 2:24 am

G#Gill;1202031 wrote: Last time you looked, it was only one ! :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Sadly his mate got eaten-we have foxes round here as well.

FUBAR · Post by **FUBAR** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 7:51 am

Don't bath or shower. You will save loads of water and eventually get lots of peace and quiet........

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 7:54 am

Crikey we scared another newbie away.... Oh brother.:-2

farmer giles · Post by **farmer giles** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 8:29 am

minks;1202174 wrote: Crikey we scared another newbie away.... Oh brother.:-2

new bee's leave

old wasps stay :rolleyes::rolleyes::yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 9:00 am

minks;1202174 wrote: Crikey we scared another newbie away.... Oh brother.:-2

I wonder whether "Bob1234" is the same person as "BeWaterWise Rep" who's online now.

mikeinie · Post by **mikeinie** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 9:20 am

minks;1202174 wrote: Crikey we scared another newbie away.... Oh brother.:-2

no no no.... there he is.....

farmer giles · Post by **farmer giles** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 9:23 am

mikeinie;1202203 wrote: no no no.... there he is.....

oh a member of the world famous pygmy synchronized drowning team here in the garden

:)

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 3:05 am

minks;1201809 wrote: Only water your lawn in the morning or later in the evening by hand, during the heat of the day it is a waste, using a sprinkler for an hour is a waste. Grass has shallow roots, if it gets too much water it keeps it's roots shallow, if you use less water on it the roots will go deeper to seek water. Grass does not have to look perfect it is merely grass.

Don't use fresh water - recycle your bath water.

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 3:09 am

YZGI;1201874 wrote: We have anal people here who think if you don't have a lush green lawn that needs mowed every other day that your a lazy hippie.

Dig up your lawn and lay astroturf! :wah:

Artificial Grass by waterlessgrass.com

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 3:10 am

farmer giles;1201951 wrote: i thought you lazy hippy types had to dry your grass :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

and their weed too :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 3:11 am

gmc;1202098 wrote: Sadly his mate got eaten-we have foxes round here as well.

Save your bunny! Or he'll be lunch too. :-1 :-1

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 3:13 am

farmer giles;1202181 wrote: new bee's leave

old wasps stay :rolleyes::rolleyes::yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Who does that make the Old Queen wasp then? :sneaky: :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 3:13 am

Bill Sikes;1202198 wrote: I wonder whether "Bob1234" is the same person as "BeWaterWise Rep" who's online now.

Do you reckon Bob floats? :sneaky: :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 3:14 am

farmer giles;1202204 wrote: oh a member of the world famous pygmy synchronized drowning team here in the garden

:)

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl frickin hilarious Jimbo! :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

BeWaterWise_Rep · Post by **BeWaterWise_Rep** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 6:00 am

bob1234;1201788 wrote: Apart from Rain Water harvesting, Water recycling, what more I could do to save water?

Apart from rain water harvesting, you can also implement certain water saving measures at home, in order to conserve water. Here are a few tips –

* Install a low flow toilet and shower head

* Reuse grey water from the kitchen and bathroom to water you garden / lawn

* Fix leaking faucets and sprinklers

* Turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth

* Take shorter showers

* Use a broom to sweep the drive way instead of a water hose

* Use a bucket of water while washing your car instead of a water hose

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:55 am

Hi Bob.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:28 am

gmc;1201863 wrote: Why does anyone bother watering their grass? Wait long enough and it rains and if you water it you just have to cut it sooner. Water the grass so you can cut it:eek: get a life. Long grass with lots of weeds is better for the wildlife anyway-the birds that need the insects and seeds that live there.

Don't flush the toilet till it's full, put a brick in the cistern so it doesn't use so much. If you must water the lawn pee on that instead just wait till nighttime in case the neighbours misunderstand.

posted by spot

Where did you get that one from-you're in the UK like me we don't have termites they all drown. I can quite believe that you pee on your lawn to save water considering the 50p piece was designed by the Royal Mint, just to get it out of a Scotsmans hand with a spanner.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:30 am

gmc;1202098 wrote: Sadly his mate got eaten-we have foxes round here as well.
:sneaky:

That's really sad.

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Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 7:58 am

BeWaterWise_Rep;1203712 wrote: Apart from rain water harvesting, you can also implement certain water saving measures at home, in order to conserve water. Here are a few tips –

* Install a low flow toilet and shower head

* Reuse grey water from the kitchen and bathroom to water you garden / lawn

* Fix leaking faucets and sprinklers

* Turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth

* Take shorter showers

* Use a broom to sweep the drive way instead of a water hose

* Use a bucket of water while washing your car instead of a water hose

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