Comments on: West Coast Green 2008: The H2OG Rainwater Storage System

By: charmingirl

charmingirl — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:23:40 +0000

Very interesting, althong I am a fish in this field, But the author did many works on this. Thanks

By: Inhabitat » Solar Powered Mobile Emergency Response Studio

Inhabitat » Solar Powered Mobile Emergency Response Studio — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:59:19 +0000

[...] Villinski’s high tech, mobile studio is outfitted with a 1.6 kW solar system, with 8 batteries mounted under the trailer on the frame. The batteries together weigh 1,300 lbs and can be seen underfoot through a lucite cover, while the micro wind turbine is mounted on a 35′ mast. The studio features a geodesic skylight for daylighting and head room in the work area, and a side wall lowers down to become a deck. Recycled Kevlar sails were sewn together to create a shade awning that can also be used to collect rainwater. [...]

By: sampsonphoto

sampsonphoto — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:08:57 +0000

I just wanted to say how impressed I am with the apparent simplicity and practicality of the ‘Hog”. I wish the designer all the best and hope this becomes as commonplace as the downspouts they can take advantage of. Cheers

By: Sally D

Sally D — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:49:31 +0000

Hi Lux
Thanks for taking the time to comment on my HOG design. We make HOG with 15 %recycled content for non-potable use, but not 100% recycled bacause that would not have the longevity – you cant predict the “creep” in the recycled material over time. You can in fact drink from the food grade HOG as long as the inlet filtration is specified for that purpose – we just have to say “not for drinking” because that is what the utlities tell us we have to say!!! I would happily drink from a HOG.

By: lux.gia

lux.gia — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:52:42 +0000

I like this, I’ve been thinking about water harvesting but didn’t really have room for a large cylindrical tank, but I can see putting these under my decks and against the side of the house…But I notice they are made of food-grade, virgin plastic. They caution the user not to use them for drinking water because roof water is already contaminated…so wouldn’t these be candidates for recycled material. Why not make them out of recycled plastic? I’m asking because I’m interested.