Mark your downspout at the top of the barrel.
Cut gutter rain barrel.
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.
Set the rain barrel in place on the platform.
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Start by thoroughly rinsing the barrels inside and out image 1.
With a diy rain barrel system step 1.
Use a carpenter s square to get around to the bottom.
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.
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.
This will be one of the cuts you make in the downspout so draw a line all the way across it.
This will be another cut you make to your downspout.
Cover the filter holes step 5.
Laying your gutter on the workbench measure off the amount of gutter you want to cut and mark it with a pencil.
Turn the barrels upside down to.
Step by step guide to installing a rain gutter diverter for hooking up a rain barrel filling a pool koi pond etc.
Attach adapters step 4.
Measure and cut the two pvc pipe pieces to create the w shape pipe system we made here.
Create overflow hole step 3.
Cutting the downspout to allow the barrel to fit under it and attaching an elbow section if needed.
Remove the barrel s lid or cut a large hole through which rain can enter.
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Residential rain barrels range from small 15 gallon models to larger commercial and industrial models that hold up to 5 000 gallons.
Follow your manual s instructions to adapt the downspout.