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Lera asked this question on 15th Dec 2008
Q: If this fits on the downpipe, can you explain how it helps to prevent debris accumulating in the gutter?
A: According to the manufacturers - "The main problem with guttering is it becomes blocked with debris such as leaves, roof moss, grit and sand.
The normal way to try to protect against this problem is to put either mesh over the guttering or a small bell-type strainer in the top of the drainpipe. THEY DON'T WORK. Bell-type strainers normally create more problems than they solve, they prevent some debris going down the drainpipe but contributes significantly to blocking the guttering, which guarantees you must go up the ladder to clean out the guttering.
We have designed the filter to practically eliminate the need for the owner or maintenance person to go up the ladder to keep the gutters and drainpipe clear.
The leaf collector filter is designed to be fitted between 3 to 5 feet above the ground level, at a height which allows a person to clean the filter basket without having to bend or stretch.
In addition to the collection of debris the filter has built into it a water diverter. The filter basket in the rain water saver has 2 positions: "Thru" allows the water to go directly to the drain or soak away. "Butt" diverts the water to the water butt."
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15 out of 15 people found this question and answer helpful
Lera asked this question on 15th Dec 2008
Q: If this fits on the downpipe, can you explain how it helps to prevent debris accumulating in the gutter?
A: According to the manufacturers - "The main problem with guttering is it becomes blocked with debris such as leaves, roof moss, grit and sand.
The normal way to try to protect against this problem is to put either mesh over the guttering or a small bell-type strainer in the top of the drainpipe. THEY DON'T WORK. Bell-type strainers normally create more problems than they solve, they prevent some debris going down the drainpipe but contributes significantly to blocking the guttering, which guarantees you must go up the ladder to clean out the guttering.
We have designed the filter to practically eliminate the need for the owner or maintenance person to go up the ladder to keep the gutters and drainpipe clear.
The leaf collector filter is designed to be fitted between 3 to 5 feet above the ground level, at a height which allows a person to clean the filter basket without having to bend or stretch.
In addition to the collection of debris the filter has built into it a water diverter. The filter basket in the rain water saver has 2 positions: "Thru" allows the water to go directly to the drain or soak away. "Butt" diverts the water to the water butt."
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