Rooftop
The Rooftop is the first contact for rainwater. The roof is pitched to catch the maximum amount of rain and send it to the gutters.
Gutters
The gutters collect the rooftop rainwater and deliver it to the first flush system and then into the water storage tanks.
First Flush
The first flush system is designed to filter debris that may have been sitting on the rooftop. The first flush collects water from the early stages of a rain storm. Once the roof has been saturated, the water will flow past the first flush and into the storage tank.
Storage tank
The storage tank houses rainwater until it is needed for the garden.
Pump
The pump serves two purposes. The pump can take water from the lower storage tank and deliver it to the upper storage tank or be used as a high pressure water source directly from the faucet.
Solar Panel
The solar panel gathers sunlight throughout the day and charges the battery that operates the pump.
Charge Controller
The charge controller monitors the electricity generated by the solar panel. It ensures that the battery is charged properly.
Battery
The battery is the power source that operates the pump and lighting for inside the container.
Upper storage tank
Once water has been pumped to the upper tank, it can be gravity fed to the faucet. This method allows for water transportation to the garden without having to continue running the pump.
Garden
The garden is the recipient of the collected water. When properly cared for, it can produce the desired crops.
