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Tap into the clouds: ingenious rain barrel with built-in faucet helps save and use rain water

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Sustainable Planet
Tap into the clouds: ingenious rain barrel with built-in faucet helps save and use rain water
Source: Raintap.eu

Modern twist on an old design saves money and makes the most of a free and under-utilised resource by collecting rainwater, then the integrated foot-pump-faucet mechanism ensures you always have water on tap!

Start using rainwater for all sorts of good reasons

The latest product from eco-funky Dutch design house Studio Floris Schoonderbeek, The Raintap transforms the centuries-old concept of a rain barrel into a modern, multifunctional outdoor water station. The integrated taps, foot pump and sink turns  it from a simple rain storage container into to a hand-washing station, or a great addition to a compact outdoor kitchen. The Raintap is made from 100% recycled plastic.

By filling it up with fresh water or connecting it to your outdoor watertap with the optional freshwatertap. Flexible for every (public) location.
Raintap can be transformed to a (mobile) outdoor hand-washing station at your home, shop, restaurant or event. By filling it up with fresh water or connecting it to your outdoor watertap with the optional freshwatertap. Flexible for every (public) location. Source: Raintap.eu

The power of rain

The Raintap makes absorbing and retaining rainwater part of your daily routine in an easy and fun way. Raintap measurably demonstrates how valuable rainwater is, and how we can really start to appreciate and utilise this precious resource.

Raintap collects and activates the use of rainwater. The tap(s), foot pump and sink make it a clever water station and transform it from a simple rain barrel into a (hand)washing station, to a compact outdoor kitchen. 

The makers say the product raises awareness of the importance of absorbing and retaining rainwater and the need for solutions to fight climate change. The Raintap can be upgraded with an extra freshwatertap – making it an even more functional water station or addition to an outdoor kitchen.

Source: StudioFlorisSchoonerbeek.nl

With the sink, tap and footpump, you can tap into endless user opportunities. To harvest rainwater efficiently, the Raintap needs to be connected to a drainpipe. The Raintap fits to any standard drainpipe. With a rain diverter the drainpipe can be easily connected to the Raintap.
Pump it up! With the sink, tap and footpump, you can tap into endless user opportunities. To harvest rainwater efficiently, the Raintap needs to be connected to a drainpipe. The Raintap fits to any standard drainpipe. With a rain diverter the drainpipe can be easily connected to the Raintap. Source: Raintap.eu

How raintap works

RAINWATER

The Raintap collects and saves water from the cloud. The design fits on any standard rainpipe. The sink and tap make it a functional water station for optimal (re)use of valuable rainwater. The collected rainwater can be pumped up by the footpump – or can be directly tapped from the small side tap. Let’s start tapping from the cloud!

TAP WATER

The Raintap can be upgraded with an extra freshwater tap and fits to any standard outdoor water tap. Transforming it from a rain barrel to a compact outdoor kitchen. Depending on the purpose you can make a sustainable choice between soft rainwater or fresh tapwater. Adapt your water choice to your needs!

DRAINAGE 

The Raintap enables reuse of (rain)water. By diverting the water from the sink to your garden instead of discharching it into the sewer. We also encourage you to redirect the overflow of your barrel to your garden. Recycled water is a valuable source of water- and important for sustainable water management. Rain, save, use and reuse!

Give your freshly harvested produce a good rinse in the sink. With the optional freshwatertap you always have fresh tapwater available as well. Making sure you never miss out! More importantly it encourages you to make sustainable water choice a part of your daily routines.
Compact outdoor kitchen. Give your freshly harvested produce a good rinse in the sink. With the optional freshwatertap you always have fresh tapwater available as well. Making sure you never miss out! More importantly it encourages you to make sustainable water choice a part of your daily routines. Source: Raintap.eu

Studio Floris Schoonderbeek

The product is the latest concept from Dutch designer Floris Schoonderbeek. As a designer, concept developer and “re-inventor”, Schoonderbeek looks at his surroundings with an open mind, looking for new needs. In the search for solutions, he rediscovers and innovates old techniques. As a result, the studio’s products are new and innovative yet recognisable at the same time. 

The designs always connect with the environment and use the natural elements. For example, the Groundfridge uses the insulating capacity of the ground and the inhalation of cold air during the night. The Rotolight, where the windmill is also the light fixture, is illuminated by energy generated by the wind.

Studio Floris Schoonderbeek wants to connect and activate people and (public) places with its products and art objects. The products invite you to play (outside). Besides playful, the designs are practical and easy to integrate in daily life. The sustainable and social products enable a greener lifestyle and contribute to a better world and a richer existence.

To learn more about the Raintap, or to place an order, click here.

Source: StudioFlorisSchoonderbeek.nl

Rainwater is perfect for washing all your garden tools (or in this case, a wetsuit) after a day of hard work in your garden. Easily pumped up by the included footpump and tap. It is possible to reuse this still valuable (sink)water for your garden. Nothing goes to waste!
Washing station. Rainwater is perfect for washing all your garden tools (or in this case, a wetsuit) after a day of hard work in your garden. Easily pumped up by the included footpump and tap. It is possible to reuse this still valuable (sink)water for your garden. Nothing goes to waste! Source: Instagram/Raintap
The tap(s), foot pump and sink make it a clever water station and transform it from a simple rain barrel into a (hand)washing station, to a compact outdoor kitchen.
Raintap collects and activates the use of rainwater. The tap(s), foot pump and sink make it a clever water station and transform it from a simple rain barrel into a (hand)washing station, to a compact outdoor kitchen. Source: Instagram/Raintap
The Raintap is quite literally in its element in the rain. Dimensions: Diameter: 65,5 cm/Height: 95 cm/Capacity: 250 L. Materials: 100% recycled plastic. Product weight: 15 kg. The Raintap is designed and produced in The Netherlands using 100% recycled plastic.
Built to withstand the elements. The Raintap is quite literally in its element in the rain. Dimensions: Diameter: 65,5 cm/Height: 95 cm/Capacity: 250 L. Materials: 100% recycled plastic. Product weight: 15 kg. The Raintap is designed and produced in The Netherlands using 100% recycled plastic. Source: Instagram/Raintap
With the optional freshwater faucet you always have fresh tapwater available as well. The freshwater tap fits to any standard outdoor water tap. You can connect it to the tap point with a standard hose. The extra tap makes the Raintap even more adaptable to different needs.
Add fresh tap water to your Raintap With the optional freshwater faucet you always have fresh tapwater available as well. The freshwater tap fits to any standard outdoor water tap. You can connect it to the tap point with a standard hose. The extra tap makes the Raintap even more adaptable to different needs. Source: Raintap.eu
You can even water your smaller container plants directly in the sink. Available in a range of colours to suit your style or purpose.
Water your plants The old standby – hand watering- is perfect for smaller garden areas and container plants. You can even water your smaller container plants directly in the sink. Available in a range of colours to suit your style or purpose. Source: Instagram/Raintap
Raintap measurably demonstrates how valuable rainwater is, and how we can really start to appreciate and utilise this precious resource.
The Raintap makes absorbing and retaining rainwater part of your daily routine in an easy and fun way. Raintap measurably demonstrates how valuable rainwater is, and how we can really start to appreciate and utilise this precious resource. Source: Raintap.eu
Rain is an essential part of life, providing fresh water for our rivers, plants, lakes, animals and ultimately for us. When managed properly, rainwater is a valuable resource. This durable water station helps you start catching the rain and tap into its endless power.
The Raintap collects and saves water from the cloud. Rain is an essential part of life, providing fresh water for our rivers, plants, lakes, animals and ultimately for us. When managed properly, rainwater is a valuable resource. This durable water station helps you start catching the rain and tap into its endless power. Source: Raintap.eu
Make an Impact

LEARN MORE ABOUT RAINTAP OR PLACE AN ORDER

Raintap is easy to install in your own garden. In a few simple steps you can start absorbing and retaining rainwater in a fun way. Make sure all precious water is reused by redirecting as much rainwater to your garden as possible. Click to get started and contribute to a better management of rainwater.