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    barbiedoll1960 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 20, 2015, 06:22 PM
    Water supply from a rainwater tank & taps
    Our water supply comes from a rainwater tank.
    Do we have to have special taps to prevent the taps dripping because of a build-up of grit?
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    Jul 21, 2015, 03:17 AM
    Hi Barbiedoll1960

    Nope, there are no special taps, however, if possible, installing a WHOLE HOUSE SEDIMENT FILTER on the cold water supply into the home may act to catch the majority of grit to all fixtures.

    Questions? Let me know, OK?

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    Jul 21, 2015, 07:43 AM
    Yep! Whole house filter, 10-20 micron or so. If you have a lot of grit, anything smaller will plug up quickly. I would also use 1/4 turn ball valves when possible.
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