Platin In-Direct Rainwater Harvesting System 1500-7500 Litres

How does the Platin In-Direct Rainwater Harvesting Package work?

The indirect supply system is designed to support WCs, washing machines, irrigation, and outside cleaning purposes. Rainwater is collected from the roof of the property and fed into the underground tank via the downpipes. On entry to the tank, the water passes through a filter to prevent any debris from going into the tank. With this system, there is a pressure-sensitive pump located in the underground tank.

When a valve or tap is opened, water will be pumped under pressure until the valve is closed, allowing the system to repressurise turning the power off to the pump. From the header tank, the water is gravity-fed to the WCs, etc. It is all automatic; whenever there is a demand for water, i.e., when the toilet is flushed, the harvested rainwater will be gravity fed to the toilet from the header tank, and then the pump inside the underground tank tops up the header tank. In periods without rainfall, the water level inside the underground tank will drop.

When the rainwater level is too low, the pump will stop pumping harvested rainwater to the header tank. This, in turn, will result in the rainwater level in the header tank dropping. Inside the header tank, there is a floating ball valve that controls the top-up of mains water in periods with no rain. This means that the system maximises the use of all available rainwater. If the system is to be used for garden irrigation, an outside tap should be installed on the pipework directly off the pump. A T-junction can be used to achieve this. This will imply that direct pump pressure is now supplying the garden tap. (NB: when the tank is low on rainwater, there will be no mains water top-up to the outside tap.)

Why choose the Platin In-Direct Rainwater Harvesting System:

• Cost-Effective Installation: The system uses gravel backfill instead of traditional concrete, saving you around £60 per cubic metre in installation costs.
• Adaptable Setup with Vehicle Loading Lid: Ideal for homes with limited garden space, this system can be installed under the driveway thanks to its vehicle loading lid, providing flexibility and space efficiency.
• Sustainable Construction: With an underground tank made entirely from 100% recycled plastic, the system aligns with environmentally responsible practices.
• Renowned Quality: As a product from a European market leader, the Platin system assures high performance and durability.
• Smart Water Management: It includes an automatic submersible pump equipped with automatic restart and dry-run protection, ensuring efficient operation with minimal maintenance.
• Reliable Water Supply: A standout feature is the integrated mains water back-up. It automatically tops up the header tank with mains water whenever the rainwater levels in the underground tank are insufficient, ensuring you always have access to water.

Images are for illustrative purposes only; there is a possibility that certain products may have been upgraded or replaced with equivalent alternatives.

Supplied by Graf

• Underground tank (choice of tanks available, sizes vary according to property type)
• Telescopic lid (choice of telescopic lid available, depending on tank location)
• Minimax filter supplied in accordance with the type of tank
• Submersible pump with floating water intake
• Float switch (connected from mains water backup unit to the underground tank)
• Header tank package

Supplied by Others 

• 100mm diameter duct pipe to contain; float sensor cable, power cable for the pump, also bringing mains water to underground tank as and when required.
• 100mm diameter drainage pipe connected from downpipes to the inlet at the top of the tank (all downpipes brought into one pipe for connection to the filter.
• 100mm diameter pipe for overflow from the tank to mains drainage network

Platin Tank Dimensions & Weights (1500L – 7500L)

Rain Water Flat Tank 1500L Platin | Download
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Rain Water Flat Tank 7500L Platin | Download

Platin Tank Levels & Invert Levels

Platin Tank Levels | Download

Platin RWH Tank Invert Levels | Download

Mini & Maxi Lid Dimensions

PE Mini Lid (Pedestrian Loading 371010) | Download

PE Maxi Lid (Pedestrian Loading 371011) | Download

Vehicle Loading Lid (371052) | Download

Extension piece options

Extension Sleeve (371003) | Download

Extension Sleeve (371015) 1000mm | Download

This informative guide covers the following:

• Loading information
• Tank coverage heights
• Excavation dimensions
• Technical & general data
• Installation & Assembly

Read the Guide | Download
Read the Guide (Tank Only) | Download

Please note the following regarding Graf UK deliveries

We’re still delivering to our customers safely via our own delivery vehicles & drivers in the main, using external hauliers when required.

This gives us much greater control & flexibility over our deliveries.

All orders are typically delivered within 5-7 working days from receipt of order, however during this time due to UK-wide disruption, some deliveries may take a little longer and we would still aim to deliver within 10 days.

• Delivery lead time is 5-7 working days on all orders, unless otherwise advised.
• Price includes delivery to mainland UK.
• Please check for deliveries into Cornwall, Mid & Northern Scotland & Isles as additional delivery charges may be applicable.
• We cannot currently provide a tracking number for all orders but can accept customer enquiries by phone.
• Off-loading by the customer unless agreed otherwise.
• Tanks are generally strapped to a pallet for fork lift off-load, slings can also be used.
• Please advise if there is restricted access to site or special delivery instructions.