Ideas from Others

Why can't we take 'Ideas' from others...

I find the following information very interesting and adoptable, where possible, in our colony

Water Harvesting (Wg Cdr (Retd) J Thomas) ( source http://jalvayutowers.net/waterharv/waterharv.shtml)

The government has made water harvesting compulsory in Bangalore. But they will be satisfied if we dig a few recharge holes in the ground. This will recharge the ground water in a general sense but does not provide us any direct benefit. We should, therefore, go in for direct methods where we fully utilize the precious rainwater that falls on our property.

Direct Collection in Sumps Rainwater falling on the roofs can be collected in a sump below the floor of the building or adjacent to it. Online filters for the pipes are available. The water so collected is pure and can be directly used for pumping into the overhead tanks. There is a small government office that offers free advice on water harvesting. Contact person is Mr Farooqui, phone 080-2666 5720

Direct Collection in Wells Rainwater falling on the ground can be channeled into a filtration tank and then fed into a well. A simple sand filter will do. If the well is lined with cement concrete, the water will be stored for a longer time. Provided there are no significant quantities of harmful chemicals in the soil (chemical fertilizers etc), this water can also be used for cooking and drinking. It can be pumped into our overhead tanks. This water can also be used for our swimming pool. BTW, solar heating can make our swimming pool usable throughout the year.

Recharge into the Ground The recharge pits are unlined and allow the water to soak into the soil. This raises the water table in the general area. It also benefits the trees which have deep roots. We should employ this method for the excess water that overflows from the sumps and wells during periods of heavy rainfall.

Contour Bunds When laying out the gardens, we should make terraces and make low bunds that follow the contours. This would hold back the rainwater and let it soak into the ground.

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Centralised LPG Gas Supply

(source :http://jalvayutowers.net/gas/gas.shtml) From Ravi Nair:  This is with reference to your mail re centralized cooking gas for JV Towers.I spoke to a friend in “Harmony Homes” and he gave me the following info:-

a)     The system has been installed by BP(Bharat Gas).Initially they said that they would charge Rs.10000 per flat but finally all charges were waived.There is a big cylinder bank on the ground flr , from where the gas is piped to the flats.The pipes run outside the bldg with a consumption meter at the entry to the flat. A cock is fitted near the individual burners for on/off operation.

b)     The system is to be run by the residents assn but as the occupants have moved in only a month ago , it has not been handed over yet.Flats are charged by consumption per cu ft.No bills have yet been received by them. By & large they are happy with the arrangements.

2. I would suggest that the Committee member in charge of this facility, visit this bldg & see the arrangements or Air Mshl Sundaram / Air Mshl Pandey could walk down to “Harmony Homes” .

The tel no of the BP distributor is 94482 89854. He could be called to your next meeting to give a presentation & then a decision could be taken.

(Aren't the names familiar to JVV residents ??)