by University Sprinklers | Feb 19, 2018 | Rainwater Harvesting
Whalen Bishop and David Pfortmueller of University Sprinklers were honoured to present at the Pacific Agriculture Show in Abbotsford this past January. The Pacific Agriculture Show showcases the latest and most innovative equipment and technology for the agriculture...
by University Sprinklers | Feb 2, 2016 | Rainwater Harvesting, Water-wise Irrigation
Our Rainwater Harvesting expert Whalen Bishop has been hard at work on another rainwater collection project, this time in the Columbia Valley, near Cultus Lake. This project features a 32,500 gallon above ground system which will collect water off the roof of the 5000...
by University Sprinklers | Aug 11, 2015 | Rainwater Harvesting, Water-wise Irrigation
University Sprinklers’ resident Rainwater Harvesting guru, Whalen Bishop, recently completed an interesting residential rainwater harvesting system project in Anmore, BC (outside of Coquitlam). Five tanks are being used to supply a high efficiency irrigation system, plus all of the water taps on the outside of the house. A sixth tank will be used as a catchment and holding tank for a feature waterfall.
Rainwater Harvesting is an insurance policy against watering restrictions, both present and future, as both recycled and greywater are exempt from restrictions in Metro’s Water Shortage Response Plan.
by University Sprinklers | Feb 14, 2015 | Favourite Projects, Rainwater Harvesting, Water-wise Irrigation
Whalen Bishop from University Sprinklers recently completed BC’s largest rainwater harvesting and rainwater irrigation project, in partnership with Sonbuilt Custom Homes and Barr Plastics. Sonbuilt Custom Homes specializes in R-2000 construction, and includes...
by webmaster | Jun 10, 2014 | Favourite Projects, Rainwater Harvesting, Water-wise Irrigation
This new rainwater cistern and pad were just installed at a University Sprinklers irrigation client’s home in Abbotsford. The system “harvests” rainwater from the roof of the house, and saves it for irrigation purposes. Each tank holds about 600...
