UV’s a pain to set up, but it really does make a difference if you’re worried about what’s growing in there. I’ve seen folks try all sorts of paints and covers—never seems to be 100%. Drainage is one of those things you only forget once... learned that the hard way myself. You’re on the right track sticking with the extra steps, even if it’s a hassle upfront.
UV does help, but honestly, it’s not a magic bullet. I’ve seen systems where folks relied on just UV and still ended up with funky smells and buildup. If you’re going to the trouble, make sure your drainage is bombproof and don’t skimp on regular cleaning. I’ve had to rip out more than one “green” setup because someone cut corners thinking tech would save them. Sometimes old-fashioned elbow grease beats fancy gadgets.
Sometimes old-fashioned elbow grease beats fancy gadgets.
Totally get this. I tried a rainwater setup last year and thought the filters and UV would do all the work. Nope—ended up with a weird algae smell until I started scrubbing the tank every month. Tech helps, but you still gotta get your hands dirty.
Nope—ended up with a weird algae smell until I started scrubbing the tank every month. Tech helps, but you still gotta get your hands dirty.
Yeah, I hear you on the "tech helps, but you still gotta get your hands dirty" part. Honestly, that's what put me off greywater systems—seems like even more maintenance than rainwater. Anyone actually find greywater less hassle long-term, or is it just trading one chore for another?
Honestly, I’ve seen both sides. Greywater setups can be a pain if you don’t stay on top of the filters and pipes—hair, soap scum, all that gunk builds up faster than folks expect. Rainwater’s usually simpler, but you still get sludge in the bottom if you slack off. Curious if anyone’s tried those newer self-cleaning filters? Wondering if they actually cut down on the gross jobs or just add another thing to break down the line...
