Rain Barrel System | CHEAP Water Capacity Upgrade
UPDATE: For a deeper understanding about this system, check out my other video: https://youtu.be/TcaMyyQHWAI
Have you ever wanted to collect rain water to use for your garden, well in this video, Robert walks you through his process for upgrading his 35-gallon rain barrel system to a 120-gallon rain collection system.
Robert also demonstrates his process for converting Earthminded's diverter to work with PVC for a custom rain collection inflow pipe.
Link To Platform Dimensions: https://greentechtown.gumroad.com/l/ovukmn
Links To Parts:
Rain Barrel Base Parts:
βΊ 12"x8"x16" Concrete Blocks (3x): Home Depot/Lowes
βΊ 8"x8"x16" Concrete Blocks (3x): Home Depot/Lowes
βΊ 2"x4"x8" Pressure Treated Wood (2x): Home Depot/Lowes
βΊ 3" Exterior Screws: Home Depot/Lowes
Rain Diverter Kit (Pick The Correct One For Your Size DownSpout):
βΊ 3"x 4" Downspout: https://amzn.to/3u66xOV
βΊ 2"x 3" Downspout (what I have in the video): (https://www.amazon.com/EarthMinded-Rain-Barrel-Diverter-Parts/dp/B005CJFBJE/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=earthminded%2Brain%2Bbarrel%2Bdiverter%2Bkit&qid=1649157965&sprefix=earthminded%2B%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-6&th=1)
Rain Barrel Bulkhead Fitting:
βΊ Hydro Flow Bulkhead Fitting: https://monstergardens.com/hydro-flow-bulkhead-thread-3-4-inch-hole-size.html
βΊ 3/4" Bulkhead Fitting (alternative source): https://www.indoorgardens.com/products/hydro-flow-bulkhead-thread-thread-3-4-in-hole-size-1-1-2-in
PVC Parts:
(Most of these parts you can buy from a home improvement store, but here are some online links)
βΊ 3/4" 90 Degree Elbow: https://amzn.to/3r32GjD
βΊ 3/4" Coupling: https://amzn.to/3j5hXMD
βΊ 3/4" PVC Ball Valve: https://amzn.to/3Kivrk0
βΊ 3/4" PVC Close Riser: https://www.homedepot.com/p/3-4-in-x-Close-PVC-Riser-38096/100126931
βΊ 3/4" PVC Tee: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Charlotte-Pipe-3-4-in-Schedule-40-S-x-S-x-S-Tee-PVC024000800HD/203812197
βΊ 3/4" PVC Male Hose Fitting: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Orbit-3-4-in-Slip-x-MHT-PVC-Hose-Fitting-53361/100119737
βΊ 3/4" PVC Female Hose Fitting: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Orbit-3-4-in-Slip-x-FHT-PVC-Hose-Fitting-53360/100130381
βΊ 3/4" PVC Female Hose Fitting (alternative source): https://www.amazon.com/Orbit-53360-Slip-Hose-Fitting/dp/B00004S23I?th=1
βΊ 3/4" PVC 90 Degree MPT Fitting: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Charlotte-Pipe-3-4-in-PVC-Schedule-40-90-Degree-MPT-x-FIP-Street-Elbow-Fitting-PVC-02307-0800HD/203822676
βΊ PVC Conduit Clamp: https://amzn.to/36ZIA37
βΊ PVC All In One Cement: https://amzn.to/3LCzrfs
βΊ PVC Pipe Cutter: https://amzn.to/37dlndt
βΊ Teflon Tape: https://amzn.to/3NYoSFM
Other Parts:
βΊ Silicone Sealant: https://amzn.to/3E3OCvT
βΊ Caulk Gun (for applying silicone sealant): https://amzn.to/3jfj0tn
βΊ Sandpaper: https://amzn.to/3DSgK52
βΊ Level: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Empire-True-Blue-12-in-Magnetic-Tool-Box-Level-EM81-12/100081706#overlay
βΊ 1-1/8" Spade Drill Bit: https://amzn.to/3uUcw8A
βΊ Speed Square: https://amzn.to/3NWdcTG
βΊ Sediment Filter: https://amzn.to/3uh4BDg
βΊ Plastic Spray Paint: https://amzn.to/3xcV3Lw
βΊ Insect Netting: https://amzn.to/37nCFEP
βΊ Step Bit: https://amzn.to/3x8CJmP
βΊ Velcro Ties: https://amzn.to/3JiNxkA
βΊΒ Zip Ties (alternative to velcro ties): https://amzn.to/3NTtuNa
Video Links:
-Float Switch Installation: https://youtu.be/pU0ayawNOlo
-PVC Drip Irrigation: https://youtu.be/KGvojfSPgeU
-Transfer Pump Installation: https://youtu.be/opgxarh0G9Q
-Solar System Setup: https://youtu.be/74ex8Moqyek
Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:27 Remove Old Setup
1:00 Rain Barrel Platform
3:03 Installing Outflow Connections
4:00 Installing Inflow Connection
4:56 Installing Inflow PVC Pipe
6:39 Installing Rain Diverter
7:42 Installing Outflow PVC Pipe
9:53 Installing Sediment Filter
11:00 Testing The System
11:43 Painting PVC Pipe
12:14 Installing Venting
13:12 Float Switch
13:37 Rain Test
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