Start by thoroughly rinsing the barrels inside and out image 1.
Cut gutter rain barrel.
Mark your downspout at the top of the barrel.
Install drain hole step 2.
Position a food grade 55 gallon plastic barrel in the selected location with or without an elevated base.
Boring or cutting out a section of downspout and installing a diverter that connects to the barrel with a hose.
Turn the barrels upside down to.
Use the old adage measure twice and cut once then turn the gutter upside down on the table and mark it all the way around.
Attach adapters step 4.
Follow your manual s instructions to adapt the downspout.
This will be another cut you make to your downspout.
Laying your gutter on the workbench measure off the amount of gutter you want to cut and mark it with a pencil.
With a diy rain barrel system step 1.
Next mark the downspout anywhere from 8 to a foot above the diverter.
Measure and mark carefully.
Cover the filter holes step 5.
Measure and cut the two pvc pipe pieces to create the w shape pipe system we made here.
Create overflow hole step 3.
Set the rain barrel in place on the platform.
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Step by step guide to installing a rain gutter diverter for hooking up a rain barrel filling a pool koi pond etc.
Window screens step 1.
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.
This will be one of the cuts you make in the downspout so draw a line all the way across it.
Remove the barrel s lid or cut a large hole through which rain can enter.
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.