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.
Connecting rain barrel to gutters.
First you must determine which gutter downspout you ll use to connect your rain barrel or barrels.
Measure and cut the two pvc pipe pieces to create the w shape pipe system we made here.
Insert the male threaded end of a pvc connector that has a non threaded female end.
You can use a screw to attach onto the overflow fitting the threaded end of the hose.
Use shovels to dig out the soil as needed.
How to connect a single rain barrel to a downspout.
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.
Now attach the unfinished end of the hose to the filling hole of the second barrel.
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.
The threaded end will stick outside the panel.
Stack bricks concrete blocks or landscaping timbers to form a stable platform at least 1 foot high to.
With a diy rain barrel system step 1.
How to connect a rain barrel to a downspout.
Assemble based on the instructions but it may include installing a hose connector or spigot and.
Place a carpenter s level on.
Turn the barrels upside down to.
Choose your rain barrel and assemble it.
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.