{"product_id":"downspout-first-flush-water-diverter-advanced-5","title":"Downspout First Flush Water Diverter Advanced 4\"","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eADVANCED FIRST FLUSH DIVERSION FOR RAIN SYSTEMS!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(192, 80, 77);\"\u003eNOTE: We only recommend first flush diverters in warm climates. Using these in winter climates could result in the unit breaking if the standpipe isn't fully drained during freezing temps. For winter climates, consider using our \u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rain-brothers-llc.myshopify.com\/products\/rms-wisy-vortex-roofwasher-filter-up-to-2-200-sq-ft-1\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"RMS\/Wisy Vortex Roofwasher Filter (up to 2,200 sq ft)\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWisy Vortex Filters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rain-brothers-llc.myshopify.com%20%E2%80%BA%20products%20%E2%80%BA%20rms-wisy-vortex-roofwasher-filter-up-to-2-200-sq-ft-1\" title=\"RMS\/Wisy Vortex Roofwasher Filter (up to 2,200 sq ft)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rainbrothers.com\/store\/RMS-Wisy-Vortex-Roofwasher-Filter-up-to-2-200-sq-ft-p281493431\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e or our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Single Outlet Monjolin Filter (for filtering up to 1200 sq ft)\" href=\"https:\/\/rain-brothers-llc.myshopify.com\/products\/single-outlet-monjolin-filter-for-filtering-up-to-1200-sq-ft\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eMonjolin Filters\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in lieu of first flush.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownspout First Flush Water Diverters improve water quality and reduce tank maintenance by preventing the first flush of water, which may contain roof contaminants, from entering the tank. They help ensure cleaner water is available for use, which protects rainwater pumps and internal household appliances such as clothes washing machines, toilets, hot water systems, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe New First Flush Water Diverter ADVANCED\u003c\/strong\u003e allows less \"dirty\" water to skip over the first flush chamber. The tee incorporates a unique flow direction feature that forces fast-flowing water into the diversion chamber, preventing the water from entering your rainwater tank. With this kit, 4x less \"dirty\" water bypasses the diversion chamber, and 97% of first flush water is diverted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Advanced model improves upon the \u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(84, 141, 212);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rain-brothers-llc.myshopify.com\/products\/downspout-first-flush-water-diverter-plus-5\" title='Downspout First Flush Water Diverter PLUS 4\"' rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFirst Flush Water Diverter Plus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title='Downspout First Flush Water Diverter PLUS 4\"' href=\"https:\/\/rain-brothers-llc.myshopify.com%20%E2%80%BA%20products%20%E2%80%BA%20downspout-first-flush-water-diverter-plus-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rainbrothers.com\/store\/Downspout-First-Flush-Water-Diverter-PLUS-4-p281493581\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e by adding \u003cstrong\u003ean electronic advanced release valve\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving you greater control over how frequently you release your diverted water. Increase your release frequency to maximize water quality or release the dirty water less frequently to maximize stored water volumes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eFEATURES AND BENEFITS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevents sediment, bird droppings, spiders, insects, mosquito eggs and debris from entering the rainwater tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves water quality, protects pumps and internal appliances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal to use in conjunction with a rain head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy installation, just add pipe and glue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo mechanical parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow maintenance requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eHOW DO THEY WORK?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied in kit form, the First Flush Diverter Advanced can be installed on your downspouts with a simple T junction. Simply add and install the length of pipe required to meet your diversion needs. This will be based on the volume of dirty, contaminated water you wish to divert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitting an appropriately sized First Flush Water Diverter is critical to achieve good quality water. Water Diverters improve water quality, reduce tank maintenance and protect pumps by \u003cstrong\u003epreventing the first flush of water, which may contain contaminants from the roof, from entering the tank.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it rains, water slowly builds up in the roof guttering system before it exits through the downspout. \u003cstrong\u003eThe first flush of water from the roof can contain\u003c\/strong\u003e amounts of bacteria from decomposed insects, bird and animal droppings and concentrated tannic acid. It may also contain sediments, water borne heavy metals and chemical residues, all of which are \u003cstrong\u003eundesirable elements to have in a water storage system.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Not recommended for winter climates*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eHOW MUCH WATER TO DIVERT?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is important to prevent heavy sediments and other roof pollutants from entering the rainwater tank\/cistern. The amount of water diverted should be \u003cstrong\u003ea minimum of 12.5 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e per 1000 square feet of roof area (or 0.0125 gallons per square foot). In calculating the amount of water to divert, consideration can be given to (1) the \u003cstrong\u003esurface area of the roof\u003c\/strong\u003e, and (2) the \u003cstrong\u003eamount of pollutants\u003c\/strong\u003e on the roof and gutters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following factors can be used as a guide in determining the volume of water to be diverted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a rule of thumb, the more water that is diverted, the better the quality of water in the tank\/cistern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1S26szL5cxqQLUxY-du9J0udeBN0kwZPA\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Specification Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1qFZxlj70BQ?fs=1\" height=\"330\" width=\"440\"\u003e\n\t\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IU_b0uouabU\" style=\"width: 500px; height: 281px;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rain Harvesting","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50964796768543,"sku":"WDDP120","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/5347\/0495\/files\/2078857800_943e1a5c-6624-41e8-9171-9cbe051ad444.png?v=1770989033","url":"https:\/\/rainbrothers.com\/products\/downspout-first-flush-water-diverter-advanced-5","provider":"Rain Brothers LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}