Well Pump: Franklin Electric 4" submersible 230 volts/6.8 amps
5900 gallon total in storage [1100 gal. at guest house and 4800 gal. at main house]
6000 gallon above ground in-pond storage
Pressure pump [main house] Grundfos MQ 3-35
Pressure pump and pressure tank [guest house] Flotec FP4300
Rainwater catchment system with 3-stage graduated filtration
Underground greywater distribution system [to orchard]
1000 gallon septic with constructed wetlands and iris beds for blackwater disposal
Filtered water at kitchen sink and refrigerators
GUEST HOUSE Because every idea conceived on paper should be proven on a small scale before the commitment of time and money, my wife and I decided to design and build a small cottage using the same principles of design as the main house. This has also provided the benefit of allowing us to live on the property and manage the project while we assess what passive solar strategies work. While small, our 24 foot by 24 foot "Caretakers Cottage" proved to be an elegant and efficient use of space and energy. Built overlooking the pond, it has provided countless opportunities to enjoy the wildlife that use our oasis. We have observed rabbit, skunk, coyote, fox, javelina, deer, bobcat and mountain lion right outside our front door.
