Sam Spade wrote:
OR you are believing a status light that is indicating FULL a lot sooner than is true.
Yep. Most monitors are setup with 3 sensors, at 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 levels. When the level reaches them, the monitor shows 1/3, 2/3 and full. So, when they first show full, you're only at 3/4. That's to give some leeway (if the tank isn't level) and warning before it's really full.
And, that's all assuming that they put the sensors in accurately.
But still, over 10 gallons per day into the gray water tank indicates a lack of conservation.
Don't do dishes 3 times a day, save up and do them once a day. A gallon for wash and a gallon for rinse x3 is 6 gallons/day right there. If the sink is being filled even half way, it's likely
much more than a gallon for each, and if everything is scraped clean beforehand, 1/2 gallon each for wash/rinse is possible.
Should be able to brush teeth with 1/2 cup (literal "cup") of water vs. a quart or more if using the faucet. Don't wash hands under the faucet - close the drain and fill the sink with a cup or two of water, hands wet then wash with a bit of soap, rinse off with the sink water.
Never let fresh water go down the drain, the drain should be closed anytime the tap is open - fresh down the drain is a total waste.
OH48Lt wrote:
Is the fresh water tank really running dry?
Uh, OP:"grey water tank...we were filling up the tank every two days..."
I'm guessing they may even have had a water (but not sewer) hookup.
