Unfortunately, because wet systems hold water in the pipes during rain events, they can be prone to mosquito infestations and anaerobic fermentation. Because of this, it’s important to periodically empty your pipes to remove old waters. One way is with an In-Ground First Flush Water Diverter.

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Dry system installation is also generally quicker, easier and cheaper than a wet system as you don’t need as many pipes and you don’t need to dig.

Wet Systems are great when you want to place your water tank away from your roof. Rather than have long, unsightly pipework reaching through the sky to the tank, you can neatly hide the piping under the ground.

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UL approved strainers used to prevent clogging in fire service systems such as automatic sprinkler systems and various spray systems. Class 125.

And because the pipes automatically dry out between rain events there is less to maintain. So, as long as your water tank is not too far from your roof, the installation can still look neat.

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Which system you choose will depend on your property layout, your personal preferences and your budget. A wet system is neat solution while a dry system is an easy solution.