Step by step guide to installing a rain gutter diverter for hooking up a rain barrel filling a pool koi pond etc.
Cut gutter rain barrel.
Laying your gutter on the workbench measure off the amount of gutter you want to cut and mark it with a pencil.
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.
Measure and mark carefully.
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.
Cutting the downspout to allow the barrel to fit under it and attaching an elbow section if needed.
Follow your manual s instructions to adapt the downspout.
Mark your downspout at the top of the barrel.
Cover the filter holes step 5.
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Remove the barrel s lid or cut a large hole through which rain can enter.
Start by thoroughly rinsing the barrels inside and out image 1.
With a diy rain barrel system step 1.
Measure and cut the two pvc pipe pieces to create the w shape pipe system we made here.
Attach adapters step 4.
Create overflow hole step 3.
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.
Turn the barrels upside down to.
This will be one of the cuts you make in the downspout so draw a line all the way across it.
Next mark the downspout anywhere from 8 to a foot above the diverter.
Use a carpenter s square to get around to the bottom.
Install drain hole step 2.
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.
This will be another cut you make to your downspout.