RESIDENTIAL WATER RECYCLING TIPS

Creative Ways to Do It Yourself! (DIY)

DIY measurement to catch & repurpose rainwater from your gutter

Here’s how you can you hack your home to capture rain water straight from your conventional water spout!

STEP 1

With a measuring tape, measure from the bottom- 11” up from your conventional gutter. Make a mark for step 2.

DIY cutting a hole on you gutter to catch & repurpose rainwater

STEP 2

Confirm measurement before placing hole. Drill a 3” circle, aligning the circle at the vertical center of the gutter. Be sure to align the bottom of the circle with your 11” inch measure mark line.

Rainwater recycling bin to catch & repurpose rainwater from your gutter
Leopacat Drill Bit Hole

STEP 3

Ensure The ShowerPot fits snugly within the hole to catch & repurpose rainwater from your gutter. Use it for gardening, or flushing water with our next tip: How to Flush Your Toilet with No Water!

Pro Tip: Use this drill for easy circles on most of your ShowerPot DIY Projects, with a 3” circle drill bit. You can find it on Amazon or check your local Department Stores.

Toilets are the #1 water waster in our homes, with showers not far behind at #2.

Each flush uses about a gallon of valuable water, often processed drinking water, that could be put to much better use. And when you factor in how often we flush throughout the day, the waste adds up fast—not just in water, but in dollars.

The Problem with Flushing: Wasteful and Expensive

James Peter's invention of a water recycling toilet with using a residential water recycling bin

Here’s how you can you hack your home to

Flush Your Toilet With No Water!

Step 1 & 2 to convert your toilet into a recycling water toilet

STEP 1 & 2

With a measuring tape, measure a 3” circle on the right side of the toilet lid, marking the center of the circle with horiztonal and vertical measureing from edge to edge.

Step 3 & 4 to convert your toilet into a recycling water toilet

STEP 3 & 4

Using the recommended drill tool, drill to ut your 3” hole on the confirmed measurements.

Step 5 & 6 to convert your toilet into a recycling water toilet

STEP 5 & 6

Test your connecting pieces on the hole by putting together male & female attachments on the toilet lid.

Step 7 & 8 to convert your toilet into a recycling water toilet

STEP 7 & 8

Secure the attachment to the hole, tightening both male and female parts together.

Step 9 & 10 to convert your toilet into a recycling water toilet

STEP 9 & 10

Place the customized ShowerPot sleeve into the new connection and secure it by twisting it into place. Use this drain to pour your ShowerPot rescued water into the toilet for flushing. Store your ShowerPot into it as a holster when you’re not using it. .

Water recycling toilet doit by yourself

Final Product

Incorporate this functional conversion with your home decor. The design of this product was intentional to be as beautiful as it is functional. Mix and match with our other available ShowerPot colors. Enjoy this “Constant and Elegant Reminder to Conserve”.