{"product_id":"rain-aid-by-apex-valves","title":"Rain Aid by Apex Valves","description":"Rain Aid ® by Apex Valves \nThe Rain Aid is a supplemental valve that allows you to integrate your normal water supply as a backup to your rain harvesting system. The Rain Aid opens, allowing water from a normal water source to fill and maintain the tank water level when it drops below a pre-set limit. This supplements your rain harvesting and does not at all impede normal rain collection.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eBackup water supply control valve for rainwater collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eThe Rain\u003ci\u003eAid\u003c\/i\u003e ® (\"RA20\") valve is designed to be connected to the main water supply on a rainwater retention tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eIt provides a backup supply of water in the event of demand exceeding the on-hand supply of rainwater, whilst ensuring maximum rainwater storage at the next rainfall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eUnder normal conditions, rain water will fill the tank. If the rainwater level drops below a pre-set level, the Rain \u003ci\u003eAid\u003c\/i\u003e® will open to maintain the water level using the main water supply system. The rainwater tank is used to supply water to non potable outlets such as toilets, laundry and garden. There is a 100mm differential between the open and closed positions of the Rain \u003ci\u003eAid\u003c\/i\u003e® valve.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/2434\/4509\/t\/2\/assets\/rainaid_installation.gif?v=1615496963\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eValve MUST NOT be fitted to tanks used partially or entirely for storm water detention. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e(Detention is the slow release of water run-off to the storm water drain during and after rainfall events). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eValve must be installed with the brass Y strainer supplied (RA2L only) \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eDo not restrict inlet water flow.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eNot to be modified.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eValve must be installed horizontally.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eOverflow discharge must be visible.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eOverflow and air gap\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e to comply with local standards (air gap of 3 x mains water inlet pipe diameter - 55mm - complies with AS\/NZS 3500.1) \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eThe minimum water level (L) is easily set at any height during installation by adjusting the cord length. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eCord must hang freely. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eFailure to affix label, supplied with the valve, near the visible overflow discharge will void Warranty.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eSome Australian states stipulate a minimum water level that must be maintained for fire fighting purposes. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eSome Australian states stipulate a visible air gap. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eWith the RA2L a pipe can be plumbed from the 1\/4\" BSP outlet to create a visible air gap. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eNo more then 1 metre back pressure shall be applied to the valve from this pipe.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Apex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45445139169431,"sku":"FITRA34","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/1440\/9879\/files\/tv583ejm59lp3dqjorfu.jpg?v=1746561298","url":"https:\/\/neosupply.com\/products\/rain-aid-by-apex-valves","provider":"NeoSupply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}