Rain Barrel Gutter Bypass

Assemble based on the instructions but it may include installing a hose connector or spigot and connecting the overflow hose.

Rain barrel gutter bypass.

The 137 gallon capacity is one of the largest rain barrels on the market. You may want to secure your rain barrel with earthquake strapping. Birds poop on your roof. Adding a diverter to your downspout gutter system makes it even easier to harvest this water.

Glue the overflow valve made from two elbows and a length of pvc pipe to the hole created on the left side of the first barrel image 1. Keep your gutters clean and allow the first rain of the season to bypass your barrel. Position a food grade 55 gallon plastic barrel in the selected location with or without an elevated base. Remove the barrel s lid or cut a large hole through which rain can enter.

Then attach a flex elbow from the gutter downspout to the hole in the top of the first barrel image 2. Automatic overflow control directs water back to downspout when barrel is full. Make sure your rain barrel is on a sturdy level stand. However a rain barrel alone isn t enough for harvesting rainwater.

Includes 5 foot green leader hose. Choice of white or green downspout diverter. Prepare the area where the rain barrel will sit. It s almost impossible to come across a home that doesn t have a rain barrel for saving the collected rainwater.

The best rain barrel diverter helps prevent overflow in your rain barrel. Lock in place with silicone to keep the system watertight image 3. The most convenient way to fill your rain barrel. This will make for cleaner water.

Rectangular design is space saving and fits neatly against a a wall or fence. The graf mondo rain barrel is attractive and sturdy with internal steel support rods. The higher your gradybarrel is. Fits standard downspouts up to 3 1 4 by 4 1 4.

Patented design channels rain barrel overflow away from your house to protect the foundation offers improved rainwater capture rate during heavier rains fits standard 2 x 3 inch and 3 x 4 inch downspouts includes 2 x 3 inch and 3 x 4 inch downspouts couplers connector hose rain barrel connector and filter barrel and spout not included. Choose your rain barrel and assemble it. Graf mondo 137 gallon rain barrel.