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BEFORE SUPADIVERTA
Most popular flush diverters have utilised a float that rises and seals a collection chamber after it fills, often an internal filter and a self emptying drip system fitted to the chamber's bottom outlet. This system in various guises has been around for a long time and variants are found in many countries. Other first flush diversion methods appear from time to time but the above method has found most favour for its apparent simplicity and low cost.
SHORTCOMINGS
THIS IS MESSY AND HIGH MAINTENANCE!
Ideally, the flush chamber will have an additional manual discharge port to enable full chambers to be emptied should the internal filter or dripper block. This allows cleaner access to clean the filter.
WARNING: First flush systems that incorporate a `wet system’ prior to discharge point (see tank photo on FAQ page) should be considered with extreme caution. Sediment transfer requires adequate velocity and without it, the system is at risk of becoming a stagnant sediment trap that will eventually block.
LEAF & DEBRIS SCREENS (RAINHEADS) can be fitted to downpipes but these entail…
These problems, inefficiencies, expenses and high maintenance chores are all avoided by installing a SUPADIVERTA.
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