This article compares in detail the Welsh and English SuDS Standards for Sustainable Drainage Systems. Note this review is based on information available in March 2026. SuDS (Sustainable Drainage Systems) are implemented to manage the surface water runoff from a site in a sustainable way that mimics the natural drainage processes. While both Wales and […]
Water scarcity is no longer a future risk it is a present reality and one of the UK’s top five climate threats. As an industry leader in rainwater reuse, we see first-hand how rapidly the regulatory, commercial and environmental landscape is changing. Water reuse is moving from a specialist solution to a mainstream requirement. That […]
As new housing estates are developed, large areas of land are converted into impermeable materials, including roads, roofs and driveways. With the growing population in the UK, the demand for housing increases, contributing to greater urbanisation. The proportion of impermeable surfaces present in urban areas has increased from 37% in 2001 to 46% in 2022 […]
The case for rainwater reuse received a powerful double endorsement during Water Reuse Week with coordinated events taking place in both Westminster and the Senedd. In London, members of the UK Rainwater Management Association (UKRWA) convened at the Houses of Parliament for a high-level meeting with Lee Pitcher, MP for Doncaster East, who is spearheading […]
As experts in rainwater harvesting, we are thrilled to champion Water Reuse Week 2025, taking place from 15th to 21st September. This national campaign is all about empowering every organisation and household to rethink how we use water and seize simple yet powerful opportunities to save it. Why This Matters to You—and to Us Water […]
TCA7000 and TCA5000950 are both electronic rainwater harvesting top-up controllers designed to intelligently top-up your rainwater tank with mains water during dryer spells. Manufactured by 3P Technik UK. They both operate a conductivity sensor with no moving parts, top-up mains water via a solenoid valve, and can inhibit pump operation during top up. They do […]
Rainwater harvesting is a smart, sustainable way to reduce water bills and conserve resources, but ensuring a reliable water supply during dry spells can be a challenge. Enter the 3P TCA7000 RainForce Home Electronic Mains Cold Water Top-Up Controller—a cutting-edge solution designed to keep your rainwater harvesting system running smoothly. Whether you’re a homeowner looking […]
The new SuDS standards in England were published by the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) on the 19th of June 2025. They are a welcome step in improving the management of surface water drainage and the pollution from water run-off in England. These non-statutory standards for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) are for […]
One of the most often requested Rainwater Harvester repairs is for the Polypipe Ecovat controller. Now long discontinued by its manufacturer, it is still present in many UK rainwater systems, both commercial and domestic. As well as manufacturing our own rainwater control systems for projects of all sizes and types, 3P Technik UK offers repairs […]
“307/07” is an XAJE120PRO automatic SteelPump. It is the 2nd SteelPump ever sold in the UK back in 2007. It has been returned to us for repair after working submerged automatically on demand in a domestic rainwater system for 15 years! Way ahead of the Right to Repair laws that came into force in the […]
