Earth Minded Rain Station 45 Gal
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Without a doubt. I went ahead and did it.
There is no screen in this room. After a full season, however, there was almost no dirt in the barrel and no clogging.
Yes. To connect the down spout, simply drill a hole (I don't recall the diameter, but it was around 1.25 inches). 5 inches) and place the rubber diverter in place. It can be used on both flat and curved surfaces.
a two-step procedure: 1) Purchase a flexible downspout and attach it to the existing downspout; 2) After that, cut a hole in the top of the barrel and insert the flexible downspout. The water will then flow into the barrel in this manner. A hose will be required to vent the overflow water at the top.
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The lid on my first shipment was deformed. Mosquitoes would be able to access the rain barrel's stagnant water because of the deformity. After contacting the seller, I received a replacement lid very quickly. I can confirm that it is a great product that is useful for rationing rainwater for gardening purposes after several months of storms and summer use. It's also a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to keep urban runoff from flooding your municipality's storm/sewage system.
It would be nice if it had a mesh screen to filter the water and a larger top hole. We use it at our campground because we don't have a downspout on our home. This one has an upside-down lid that can be used as a planter, and water flows down the hole in the center as the lid fills up. I may alter it in some way to accommodate a larger hole, but for the time being, we had a lot of rain and the hole was 3/4 full. It was very hot because it was in the sun, and there was some algae. I dumped and cleaned it, relocated it to mostly shade, and added a smidgeon of ckorix. Cleaning, watering, washing, and preventing fires are all things we do with water. It'll be ideal for boondocking and showering with the hose attached. It's not too heavy, which I like. We'll put it on a block to raise it higher, and we'll connect a hose to it.
This year, rain barrels appear to be more difficult to come by, and I couldn't find any in my area, so I purchased this one. I also purchased two brass spigots, one for the lower spigot and the other for my wife to use with a hose. The only way to secure the spigot that came with the barrel is to use a rubber nut/gasket combination. I gave it a shot and poured water into the barrel. From the spigot, a small water trail ran down the barrel's side. When I tightened the spigot a little more, the leak turned into a trickle, then a steady leak. As previously stated, I purchased two additional spigots, Rainpal RBS005 and RBS022, from Amazon (different sizes because I wasn't sure which size I'd need). With the RBS022, I had to use a box cutter to slightly enlarge the hole in the barrel. At first, the RBS005 appeared to be a little too small for the other hole, but it fit and did not leak. The included gutter downspout diverter claims to work in 2x3 and 3x4 downspouts, and the instructions also claim this, but I ordered the larger 3x4 downspout diverter to get the most water to the barrel. Overall, a good purchase; however, if you want to avoid leaks, make sure to purchase additional spigots.
We had just completed the installation the day before, and it had rained, so the tank was completely full. I watered my pots this morning with rainwater collected in a bucket from the rain barrel. I'm really looking forward to it!.
I was hoping to see how the downspout diverter worked after the first rain. We finally got a shower, and the barrel is already full of water, so everything appears to be in working order. o) For our round downspout, we needed to buy a diverter kit. To elevate the bottom faucet enough for a hose to be attached, I mounted the barrel on some bricks and a cement square. When the barrel eventually fills with water, hopefully the faucets will be strong and intact. The upper faucet is great because it allows us to fill a watering can if we want to.
Gaskets were needed to seal the tap and drainage holes.
The gutter system is flawless. No leaks after the first rain barrels were filled. Simple to put together – Two of them were mine.
I've had it up for a few weeks now, and it's been working out well. It's a rain barrel that's low-cost, efficient, and attractive. Some reviewers complained about leaking connections around the drain and faucet, but I haven't had any issues. It was a breeze to get everything set up - The most difficult part was leveling the surface on which it would sit. The hole saw for drilling into the downspout was included in the barrel. The faucet (plastic) is a little flimsy and could crack easily if overtightened or if knocked into, but it appears to be very simple to replace.
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