[GBlist] cistern article in FHB

[Sacie H Lambertson <dlambert@grasshoppernet.com>]

Just as I am about to order a couple of cisterns, FHB comes out with what
looks like a very useful article about these; as often is the case, when
one thinks logic provides the answer, the suggestions from this piece offer
guidance in a different direction---eg rounded gutters rather than the
square ones, and oversized downspouts.  What I would like to know from
anyone on the forum who has first-hand experience, is whether the FHB
cistern piece is accurate?  

I'll be obtaining my cisterns from a septic tank manufacturer; plan to put
Xypex, a waterproofing agent in the concrete mix when he does his pour, so
we won't have to seal it every few years.  How about a good spec for rebar
in in?  Any other suggestions? These tanks will be pretty small potatoes
compared to FHB's--ie 1250 gals each, but then we have a lot more rain than
in Texas too.
	Sacie Lambertson

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