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Apart from Rain Water harvesting, Water recycling, what more I could do to save water?

bob1234;1201788 wrote: Apart from Rain Water harvesting, Water recycling, what more I could do to save water?


Treat your foundations with an Anti-termite preparation.

stop drinking it.

:yh_rotfl You beat me to it I was going to say that.

[QUOTE]:stop drinking it.[/QUOTE]

check your toilet for leaks Put food coloring into the tank and watch in the bowl, if the color comes into the bowl there is leakage. Many people don't know this.

flush only solids, if it is liquids let em set for one or 2 times

when brushing your teeth never run the water

buy a high efficiency wash machine.

Hand wash dishes instead of a dishwasher

Check all faucets for leaks including outdoors

Only water your lawn in the morning or later in the evening by hand, during the heat of the day it is a waste, using a sprinkler for an hour is a waste. Grass has shallow roots, if it gets too much water it keeps it's roots shallow, if you use less water on it the roots will go deeper to seek water. Grass does not have to look perfect it is merely grass.

Don't water your grass. You save water and gas for mower.



Drink more beer.

Why does anyone bother watering their grass? Wait long enough and it rains and if you water it you just have to cut it sooner. Water the grass so you can cut it:eek: get a life. Long grass with lots of weeds is better for the wildlife anyway-the birds that need the insects and seeds that live there.

Don't flush the toilet till it's full, put a brick in the cistern so it doesn't use so much. If you must water the lawn pee on that instead just wait till nighttime in case the neighbours misunderstand.

posted by spot

Treat your foundations with an Anti-termite preparation.


Where did you get that one from-you're in the UK like me we don't have termites they all drown.

Cut into your neighbor’s garden hose tap and run a line to your garden, it will save you loads of water.

gmc;1201863 wrote: Why does anyone bother watering their grass? Wait long enough and it rains and if you water it you just have to cut it sooner. Water the grass so you can cut it:eek: get a life. Long grass with lots of weeds is better for the wildlife anyway-the birds that need the insects and seeds that live there.



Don't flush the toilet till it's full, put a brick in the cistern so it doesn't use so much. If you must water the lawn pee on that instead just wait till nighttime in case the neighbours misunderstand.



posted by spot





Where did you get that one from-you're in the UK like me we don't have termites they all drown.
We have anal people here who think if you don't have a lush green lawn that needs mowed every other day that your a lazy hippie.

bob1234;1201788 wrote: Apart from Rain Water harvesting, Water recycling, what more I could do to save water?




Recycle your own urine.

YZGI;1201874 wrote: We have anal people here who think if you don't have a lush green lawn that needs mowed every other day that your a lazy hippie.


I have neighbours like that as well. A shabby garden is a wildlife garden I've even got a rabbit living in mine, how's that for one-upmanship.

posted by lon

Recycle your own urine.


You wouldn't be taking the **** would you:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

YZGI;1201874 wrote: We have anal people here who think if you don't have a lush green lawn that needs mowed every other day that your a lazy hippie.


i thought you lazy hippy types had to dry your grass :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

farmer giles;1201951 wrote: i thought you lazy hippy types had to dry your grass :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl


and how do you know about that mister ? :sneaky::D

gmc;1201887 wrote: I have neighbours like that as well. A shabby garden is a wildlife garden I've even got a rabbit living in mine, how's that for one-upmanship.

posted by lon



You wouldn't be taking the **** would you:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl


Last time you looked, it was only one ! :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

buddy after much tossing and turning all night i have come up with the solution to your water shortage



just dilute it ta dah :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl





gill i dont touch drugs i'm just a natural weirdy :-3:-3:-3

G#Gill;1202031 wrote: Last time you looked, it was only one ! :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl


Sadly his mate got eaten-we have foxes round here as well.

Don't bath or shower. You will save loads of water and eventually get lots of peace and quiet........

Crikey we scared another newbie away.... Oh brother.:-2

minks;1202174 wrote: Crikey we scared another newbie away.... Oh brother.:-2


new bee's leave



old wasps stay :rolleyes::rolleyes::yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

minks;1202174 wrote: Crikey we scared another newbie away.... Oh brother.:-2


I wonder whether "Bob1234" is the same person as "BeWaterWise Rep" who's online now.

minks;1202174 wrote: Crikey we scared another newbie away.... Oh brother.:-2


no no no.... there he is.....

mikeinie;1202203 wrote: no no no.... there he is.....





oh a member of the world famous pygmy synchronized drowning team here in the garden :)

minks;1201809 wrote: Only water your lawn in the morning or later in the evening by hand, during the heat of the day it is a waste, using a sprinkler for an hour is a waste. Grass has shallow roots, if it gets too much water it keeps it's roots shallow, if you use less water on it the roots will go deeper to seek water. Grass does not have to look perfect it is merely grass.


Don't use fresh water - recycle your bath water.

YZGI;1201874 wrote: We have anal people here who think if you don't have a lush green lawn that needs mowed every other day that your a lazy hippie.


Dig up your lawn and lay astroturf! :wah:

Artificial Grass by waterlessgrass.com

farmer giles;1201951 wrote: i thought you lazy hippy types had to dry your grass :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl


and their weed too :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

gmc;1202098 wrote: Sadly his mate got eaten-we have foxes round here as well.


Save your bunny! Or he'll be lunch too. :-1 :-1

farmer giles;1202181 wrote: new bee's leave



old wasps stay :rolleyes::rolleyes::yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl


Who does that make the Old Queen wasp then? :sneaky: :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Bill Sikes;1202198 wrote: I wonder whether "Bob1234" is the same person as "BeWaterWise Rep" who's online now.


Do you reckon Bob floats? :sneaky: :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

farmer giles;1202204 wrote: oh a member of the world famous pygmy synchronized drowning team here in the garden :)


:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl frickin hilarious Jimbo! :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

bob1234;1201788 wrote: Apart from Rain Water harvesting, Water recycling, what more I could do to save water?


Apart from rain water harvesting, you can also implement certain water saving measures at home, in order to conserve water. Here are a few tips –

* Install a low flow toilet and shower head

* Reuse grey water from the kitchen and bathroom to water you garden / lawn

* Fix leaking faucets and sprinklers

* Turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth

* Take shorter showers

* Use a broom to sweep the drive way instead of a water hose

* Use a bucket of water while washing your car instead of a water hose

Hi Bob.

gmc;1201863 wrote: Why does anyone bother watering their grass? Wait long enough and it rains and if you water it you just have to cut it sooner. Water the grass so you can cut it:eek: get a life. Long grass with lots of weeds is better for the wildlife anyway-the birds that need the insects and seeds that live there.

Don't flush the toilet till it's full, put a brick in the cistern so it doesn't use so much. If you must water the lawn pee on that instead just wait till nighttime in case the neighbours misunderstand.

posted by spot



Where did you get that one from-you're in the UK like me we don't have termites they all drown. I can quite believe that you pee on your lawn to save water considering the 50p piece was designed by the Royal Mint, just to get it out of a Scotsmans hand with a spanner.

gmc;1202098 wrote: Sadly his mate got eaten-we have foxes round here as well.
:sneaky: That's really sad.

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BeWaterWise_Rep;1203712 wrote: Apart from rain water harvesting, you can also implement certain water saving measures at home, in order to conserve water. Here are a few tips –

* Install a low flow toilet and shower head

* Reuse grey water from the kitchen and bathroom to water you garden / lawn

* Fix leaking faucets and sprinklers

* Turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth

* Take shorter showers

* Use a broom to sweep the drive way instead of a water hose

* Use a bucket of water while washing your car instead of a water hose


You could start by apologizing to this gentleman you cretin. Mr I want to fix Earth but I got banned so I cant.



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