Shingle roofs

From: JWi5770869@aol.com
Date: Sun Jul 09 2000 - 02:57:33 PDT


Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2000 05:57:33 EDT
From: JWi5770869@aol.com
To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com
Message-Id: <aabcdefg2035$foo@default>
Subject: Shingle roofs

In a message dated 09/07/00 09:17:50 GMT Daylight Time,
cp@opus.labs.agilent.com writes:

> On 7/7/00, David Anders wrote:
> >Is there any problem with using rainwater thats run off a roof covered
> with
> >asphalt shingles?
>
> It'll be fine as long as it doesn't pick up any minerals from the roof.
>
> (Can you tell I do computer tech support for a living?)
>
> Seriously, you might want to have it tested to be sure, but if it
> comes off the roof looking nice & clear it's probably okay. It's not
> up there long enough to collect much pollution. Collect some, let it
> sit. Look for sediment & scum. If it has neither, try it on a plant
> or 2. I don't collect rainwater from my own roof, as it has lots of
> visible stuff in it including bits of mica.
>
> -Kit
Kit, Davis and All,

As was suggested earlier, getting the water tested would be beneficial.
One of the best and cheapest ways would be to take a sample to your local
aquarium shop.If you explain what it is for they should be able to help.

John Wilden
Southport
Lancs.
UK



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