Leaf Eater Stream with The Hood
Rain Heads
Capture every drop of rainwater
The Leaf Eater Stream with The Hood captures every drop of rainwater thanks to its splashproof Hood cover. Since the hood prevents splashing, it is also the perfect solution for patios and areas adjacent to buildings where water or leaf splashing is not permitted.
Keep out leaves and mosquitoes
The Leaf Eater Stream with The Hood has a 955 micron stainless steel mesh screen which prevents mosquitos, pests and insects from entering your rain harvesting system and contaminating your water supply. The screen also provides an effective barrier against leaves and debris which can stain and discolour your rainwater and household appliances with tannins.
Easy maintenance
Simply lift The Hood off the Leaf Eater Stream rain head for quick and easy maintenance. Remove any accumulated materials from the mesh screen either manually or with a hose and then bring The Hood back down to its original position once cleaning is complete.
How it works
The Hood eliminates splashing for maximum rainwater catchment, while keeping pests and leaves from your system with its 955 micron mesh screen.
Product Overview:
Installation
Maintenance
Rain Heads filter leaves and debris out of your downpipes with their 955 micron screens. They also minimise splashing to increase the volume of rainwater you harvest.
Rain Heads secure the system with the 955 micron mosquito-proof screens that prevent insects and other animals from entering and breeding or living in your downpipes.
Learn more about the 4 pillars of designing a Rain Harvesting system.
The Rain Harvesting steps addressed:
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Limit sources of contamination |
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Plan for volume |
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Filter leaves and debris |
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Divert the first flush |
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Secure the system |
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Manage standing water |
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Consider a safety net |
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Monitor and maintain |
Installation Guide
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Specifications
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What's in the box?
- Leaf Eater Stream Hood cover
- Leaf Eater Stream body
- Leaf Eater Stream screen
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Tools you may require
- Tape measure
- Marker pen
- Saw
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Installation
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Locate the position at which you want to install your Leaf Eater Stream rain head. This may be directly under your gutter/eave or mid-way down your vertical downpipes. Wherever you choose to install it, your Leaf Eater Stream rain head must be a minimum of 500mm above your tank inlet and tank overflow pipe. Also note that if you’re installing a Leaf Eater Stream with The Hood, you will need to choose an installation location that allows you to perform more frequent maintenance.
- Cut your downpipe where you want the bottom outlet of the Leaf Eater Stream rain head to sit. Cut the upper section of pipe about 300mm above the first cut (Figure 1). Ensure all cut edges are clean and smooth.
- Remove the cover from your Leaf Eater Stream and slide it up the top pipe, holding it in position (Figure 2).
- With the other hand, fit the Leaf Eater Stream body onto the lower section of pipe, ensuring the outlet is seated firmly into position (Figure 3).
- Slide the cover back down the top pipe and lower the bottom skirt into the corresponding channel between the screen and body (Figure 4).
- If desired, you can paint your rain head to match your downpipes and/or building.
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Maintenance
Occasionally your Leaf Eater Stream will require occasional maintenance.
Simply slide the cover up your inlet pipe to access the mesh screen. You can either keep the screen in place and brush off the debris, or remove the screen entirely to clean it more thoroughly.
After cleaning, replace the screen into the body, making sure the it is evenly seated.
Replace your Hood Cover by sliding it up your inlet pipe and lowering into position so that the lower skirt sits in the gap between the screen and the body.
