Rain barrels provide an alternative to using municipal water or well water for irrigation.
Gutter rain barrel installation.
Remove the screws holding the straps to the downspout and any screws that may have been put in to attach the spout to the gutter.
Screw the upper end of the downspout to the downspout outlet protruding from the gutter.
A spigot or hose connector lets you drain the water for use around your landscape.
Set a rain barrel on top of the concrete pavers.
Run some water through your gutters with a hose into the rain barrel to check for any issues.
Install a diverter in the downspout positioning it even with the top of the rain barrel.
When installing gutters making sure you have all the right parts is key.
Connect the diverter s flexible hose to the port on the side of the rain barrel.
Maintaining your rain barrel.
A rain barrel is a container that collects runoff from your home s gutter system connecting to the downspout with a rain diverter or fitting under a modified downspout.
Rain barrels collect rainwater from your roof by rerouting a section of your gutter s downpipe into a nearby reservoir.
See gutter rain barrel video above for demonstration.
Position a food grade 55 gallon plastic barrel in the selected location with or without an elevated base.
Secure the rain barrel with metal all weather earthquake straps and secure to the building.
Step by step guide to installing a rain gutter diverter for hooking up a rain barrel filling a pool koi pond etc.
Attach a short length of downspout to the underside of the diverter.
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Set a rain barrel on top of the concrete pavers.
Install a diverter in the downspout positioning it even with the top of the rain barrel.
Gutter components a gutter system is made up of various parts and every piece is crucial to it working properly.
Remove the barrel s lid or cut a large hole through which rain can enter.
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Place the rain barrel under one of those spots and you ll get plenty of water.
Use a hacksaw to cut and assemble the downspout and elbows.
Make sure to go through this quick checklist during summer months or before you install your rain barrel.