Cover the filter holes step 5.
Cut gutter rain barrel.
Remove the barrel s lid or cut a large hole through which rain can enter.
Residential rain barrels range from small 15 gallon models to larger commercial and industrial models that hold up to 5 000 gallons.
Set the rain barrel in place on the platform.
Window screens step 1.
Measure and cut the two pvc pipe pieces to create the w shape pipe system we made here.
This will be one of the cuts you make in the downspout so draw a line all the way across it.
Cut a hole in the lid for water to enter and place a piece of mesh screen under the lid to filter the water and prevent insects from entering.
Start by thoroughly rinsing the barrels inside and out image 1.
With a diy rain barrel system step 1.
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Attach adapters step 4.
Turn the barrels upside down to.
Use a carpenter s square to get around to the bottom.
Laying your gutter on the workbench measure off the amount of gutter you want to cut and mark it with a pencil.
This will be another cut you make to your downspout.
Rain barrels which are especially useful for lawns and gardens during droughts or periods of water restrictions can be made of plastic ceramic wood stone or metal pick the type that matches your home s exterior style and meets your water saving needs.
Step by step guide to installing a rain gutter diverter for hooking up a rain barrel filling a pool koi pond etc.
Next mark the downspout anywhere from 8 to a foot above the diverter.
Boring or cutting out a section of downspout and installing a diverter that connects to the barrel with a hose.
Measure and mark carefully.
Position a food grade 55 gallon plastic barrel in the selected location with or without an elevated base.
Create overflow hole step 3.
Cutting the downspout to allow the barrel to fit under it and attaching an elbow section if needed.
Install drain hole step 2.