Creating a rain barrel 01 02 here are the diy basics on creating a rain barrel.
Diy gutter rainbarell.
With a diy rain barrel system step 1.
Modifying the tank fill port cap.
By creating several rain barrels you can save enough water to help you get through the hot and dry summer months.
The first thing you need to do is decide where you want the container to go.
Attach a flex a spout to your rain gutter using the manufacturer s instructions.
Turn the barrels upside down to.
Start by thoroughly rinsing the barrels inside and out image 1.
A rain barrel sits under one of the downspouts connected to your gutters and acts as a diverter into your barrel for rainwater harvesting.
We include all parts needed to quickly assemble and install a state of the art rain barrel with diverter.
Locating the storage tank.
How to create a rain barrel step 1.
The male parts of faucet assemblies fitted with.
Next we need to modify the inlet of the tank so that we can get the rainwater.
Hover the other end of the spout over the filter holes.
Rainwater runs into the barrel and is collected for use instead of the excess water pouring uselessly.
Measure and cut the two pvc pipe pieces to create the w shape pipe system we made here.
Level out an area underneath or near the gutter.
The earth minded diy rain barrel kit takes the guesswork out of making your own rain barrel.