Level the ground under the downspout to make room for the rain barrel.
Connecting rain barrel to gutters.
You can use a screw to attach onto the overflow fitting the threaded end of the hose.
Insert the male threaded end of a pvc connector that has a non threaded female end.
How to connect a rain barrel to a downspout.
The threaded end will stick outside the panel.
Place the rain barrel under the downspout checking that it is level.
Assemble based on the instructions but it may include installing a hose connector or spigot and.
First you want to make sure that your gutters and the downspout to which you are connecting the rain barrel are clear of any debris or clogs as this will help you collect the maximum amount of clean water.
If there is a heavy downpour and your first rain barrel is filled up the excess water from the first barrel will flow to the second barrel through your hose connections.
How to connect a single rain barrel to a downspout.
Measure and cut the two pvc pipe pieces to create the w shape pipe system we made here.
First you must determine which gutter downspout you ll use to connect your rain barrel or barrels.
Now attach the unfinished end of the hose to the filling hole of the second barrel.
Stack bricks concrete blocks or landscaping timbers to form a stable platform at least 1 foot high to.
Following the design of connecting pipes for tandem barrels we drilled a 13 16th inch hole in the flat panel at the end of the gutter fairly close to the bottom of it.
With a diy rain barrel system step 1.
Choose your rain barrel and assemble it.
Place a carpenter s level on.
Start by thoroughly rinsing the barrels inside and out image 1.
If your barrel isn t already equipped with a spigot attach one by drilling a 15 16 inch hole about two inches from the bottom of the barrel where you can install a inch hose spigot.