Presenting our clients’ patented invention, The Rain Catcher, which was developed in South Africa. The invention is a lightweight device that collects rain, which can in turn be used as safe drinking water. It is also suitable for post Hurricane and post Tornado water collection especially with a damaged infrastructure. The invention has been tested in various situations and one specific test included a 2 year exposure to the elements which delivered promising results regarding durability and reliability. The device itself weights roughly 1kg and is easy to assemble as proven by children in Africa. The Rain Catcher is protected by patent rights. Click here to contact the distributor of the The Rain Catcher
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The Rain Catcher 
The Rain Catcher