It is the most commonly used device for the flushing of storm tanks, once these have emptied after fulfilling their role.
Their geometric shape allows for:
Instantly and sharply discharging the water stored in the tipping bucket (expressed in litres per metre of length of the tipping bucket) which will clean and flush out the solids precipitated in the storm tank.
Subsequently returning to its original position without any kind of operation required.
It is basically a longitudinal component on mounts attached to the sidewall or rear wall or to the ceiling to which supply is made, either manually or automatically, of the cleaning water.
Once the water has reached a specific level within the bucket, it tips and releases the water stored inside.
Certain essential minimum criteria should be taken into account in the design of the storm tank: