To turn off your rainwater tank and switch to using mains water, you typically need to adjust a manual switch.
Understanding Manual Rainwater to Mains Switches
Manual rainwater to mains switches are simple systems that allow you to choose between using rainwater collected in your tank or the mains water supply. They usually consist of:
- A valve: This controls the flow of water from either the tank or the mains.
- A hand lever: This lever is used to open or close the valve, effectively selecting the water source.
Steps to Turn Off the Rainwater Tank
Based on the provided information, here's how you would turn off the rainwater tank:
- Locate the Switch: Find the manual rainwater to mains switch. It's usually near the tank or where the water lines enter your building.
- Identify the Lever: Note the position of the hand lever on the switch.
- Adjust the Lever: Turn the lever to the position that closes the tank valve and opens the mains valve. This action will stop the water flow from your rainwater tank and start using the mains water supply.
Essentially, turning the lever on the manual switch away from the rainwater tank is what shuts it off. The specific mechanism and direction to turn may differ slightly between installations, but the principle is always to change the valve position to block the flow of water from the tank.
| Switch Component | Function |
|---|---|
| Valve | Controls the water flow from the tank or the mains. |
| Hand Lever | Used to manually adjust the valve's position to select either tank or mains water. |
