Watering can be tedious – especially in summer. But there is a simple, sustainable solution: rainwater! With the rain catcher from With Boum 3, you not only save drinking water but also reduce your workload in plant care. We explain how the rain catcher works, what benefits it offers, and how much water you can actually collect.
Contents
- That's why the rain catcher is a good idea
- How to collect rainwater with Boum 3
- How much rainwater can be collected?
- When is the rain catcher particularly helpful?
- The app reminds you to refill
Use natural resources: Why the rain catcher is a good idea
Anyone who has plants on their balcony or terrace knows how much water they need for irrigation – especially during the hot summer months. Conscientious gardeners must constantly keep an eye on their plants: Is the sun too hot? Does it need more water? This sounds like a lot of work and can deter some from their dream of a green oasis on their balcony or terrace.
At the same time, it rains a lot in our latitudes, and the water disappears unused into the sewers, especially in cities. We asked ourselves how we could better utilize this for Boum. The solution is our new favorite feature: the Boum 3 Rain Catcher. It makes plant care more sustainable and significantly extends the time until the next refill.
The rain catcher advantages at a glance:
- Saves precious drinking water
- Refill water tank less often
- Uses natural resources
How to collect rainwater with Boum 3
The Boum system is weatherproof and can be installed either under a roof or directly outdoors. When both the tank and plant pots are outdoors, rainwater is collected at two points:
- The pots have a reservoir that collects excess rainwater.
- The water tank collects rain through the lid and directs it directly into the tank.
This way, we use the rain to water the plants. The benefits are obvious: It saves water, requires less frequent refilling, and is therefore more sustainable. Good for the environment, good for you.
How much rainwater can be collected?
The question of all questions – and it's not that easy to answer. The amount of rainwater collected naturally depends heavily on weather conditions and the region. In latitudes like Switzerland, a Boum-3 system including three pots can collect up to 20–30 liters of water per month in an average summer! Especially during periods of heavy rain, drinking water consumption can be significantly reduced. And it's more convenient: With this amount, the tank only needs to be refilled every three weeks instead of every two weeks, which is already a lot of time. The long vacation can begin!
Here's an overview of the estimated water volumes, using Zurich as an example. Of course, such figures should always be treated with caution: They're based on average rainfall and location, plant density, and, of course, the rain itself play a significant role. But they give an idea of how useful the rain catcher can be:
|
Month |
Average rainfall (mm) |
Estimated amount of water collected (liters) |
|
January |
70 |
≈ 16.2 |
|
February |
60 |
≈ 13.9 |
|
March |
70 |
≈ 16.2 |
|
April |
80 |
≈ 18.5 |
|
May |
100 |
≈ 23.2 |
|
June |
120 |
≈ 27.8 |
|
July |
110 |
≈ 25.5 |
|
August |
110 |
≈ 25.5 |
|
September |
100 |
≈ 23.2 |
|
October |
80 |
≈ 18.5 |
|
November |
70 |
≈ 16.2 |
|
December |
65 |
≈ 15.1 |
When is the rain catcher particularly helpful?
If the sun blazes for weeks, a rain catcher is unfortunately of little help. In these cases, the tank continues to be refilled regularly. But when the weather is more changeable and it rains more, as is often the case in our climate, the rain catcher comes into its own. The collected rainwater significantly extends the time between refills, thus saving precious drinking water. This not only reduces personal water consumption but also the labor of refilling .
The app reminds you to refill
But is the rainwater enough now? Shouldn't it be refilled? Don't worry, no one has to regularly look up at the sky or check the tank. The Boum system is designed so you can sit back and relax. If the tank needs refilling, the app will notify you, and you can also check the water level there at any time. This gives plant lovers more time to enjoy their green oasis.
Conclusion: Sustainable gardening with rainwater
Collecting rainwater is not only practical but also more sustainable. Drinking water is precious, and every saved tank fill helps reduce water consumption. The Boum 3 rain catcher can effectively help save water and keep plants healthy in rainy regions – completely automatically. This is also much more convenient for plant lovers. If the tank needs to be refilled, the app will notify you.
Learn more about how the Boum system cares for your plants !
