Leaves and debris that build up in gutters can be
flammable and represent a significant fire risk. By screening leaves
onto the ground, the Leaf Eater prevents gutters from blocking and
eliminates a fire hazard.
A secondary stainless steel screen is included to keep
mosquitoes and vermin out of downpipes in a "wet" system. With the
removal of the secondary screen, the Leaf Eater is ideal for use purely
as a debris removing device.
How it Works
As water flows from the gutters it carries leaves and
small pieces of debris. The Leaf Eater incorporates a flow directional
gutter outlet which allows an increased flow of water through the outlet
making rainwater catchment even more efficient.
This increased volume of water is directed onto
the face of the primary screen. This screen has a 7/32" aperture and is
set at an angle of around 45°. This angled screen is self-cleaning and
forces the leaves and debris away allowing the water to continue through
towards the secondary screen.
The secondary stainless steel screen of 0.995mm
aperture further filters the water and prevents mosquitoes and vermin
from entering the pipe system to the water tank. Once the water passes
through this insect proof screen it flows into the downpipes.
Installation
The Leaf Eater® is usually mounted directly under the
roof gutter. A 6-5/8" x 3" rectangular gutter outlet comes with each
rain head and provides an increased flow of water that is directed onto
the angled primary screen.
The Leaf Eater® can also be mid-mounted on a wall at a
convenient height to make it easier to access for cleaning. When
mid-mounting, the gutter outlet is discarded and the entry downpipe is
cut at 45°, allowing 2" clearance between the pipe and the primary
screen.
- Available in 3" diameter round base only
- Larger unit than the Leaf Beater: 7.5" deep x 10.75" across x
11.25" tall.
- Leaf Eater is capable of filtering 3.5 litres per second when
unrestricted by debris.
- Larger and better filter media in the bottom of this unit.
- Install this unit and connect it to your First
Flush Rain Water Diverter.
- 1/4" holes for rain water flow through the first screen
- Lead Free PVC - can be painted
- Both screens are removable for servicing.
| About PVC sizes and compatibility: |
The 3" Leaf Eater fits snugly inside a Schedule 40
(thick wall) PVC
fitting such as a coupler or elbow. The outside dimension of the opening
in the bottom of the filter is 3-1/2" - the same as the outside
dimensions of Sch 40 PVC.
Schedule 40 is also the correct pipe for use with the 3"
First Flush Diverter.
With regard to SDR-35 (thin wall, sometimes called Sewer and
Drain); as a general rule, a
SDR-35 fitting - such as a coupler or elbow - will fit inside the
female opening of a Schedule 40 fitting which often makes a suitable
conversion from thin wall to thick wall.
|
]]>
Features and Benefits
