FIRST FLUSH KIT

Tripple Hydro & Energy offers first flush kits and leaf traps for rain water harvesting projects.  We also offer pressure boosting combo’s, combined with water filtration to ensure a full turn key solution!

The “First Flush” rainwater diverter kit is designed to divert any small or dissolved pollutants from your roof and gutters into a separate pipe chamber to ensure flushing of your roof and gutters, protecting your harvested water source from being polluted.

When the first rain falls, water slowly builds up in the first flush system before it exits through the side-pipe to your water tank or reservoir. The first flush of water from the roof can contain amounts of bacteria from decomposed insects, lizards, bird and animal droppings and concentrated tannic acid. It may also contain sediments, water borne heavy metals and chemical residues, all of which are undesirable elements to have in a water storage system.

Leaf Traps (leaf catchers) will help with leaves and larger debris but can’t stop small bits like dust and bacteria. That is why it is recommended that you install a First Flush Diverter. We all know that prevention is better than cure and so it makes sense to stop the pollutants from entering your tank.