EarthMinded DIY Rain Barrel Diverter Kit
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If there are impurities in the water, it will not be flushed. There's no way around it. Everything from granules from your shingles to tree debris to bird or other animal droppings will end up in the water.
As if it were winter, pull the diverted out of the downspout, clear the debris, and reassemble.
Yes, technically. The difficulty for the average consumer is drilling the proper size holes in a metal drum. Drilling through a steel barrel is impossible with the drillbits that come with it.
Yes, it should fit: ) Don't forget to practice with the number three. This diverter device must be installed on the 5" side - Additional parts are available from RainBarrelParts if you need them to connect two rain barrels together or for replacement parts.
Selected User Reviews For EarthMinded DIY Rain Barrel Diverter Kit
If you carefully follow the instructions, you will have a flawless setup. What I like about this is that it can connect without requiring a large hole in the barrel's top. Many setups include a diverter, but the hose's end simply rests on top of the rain barrel. To keep debris out, you'll need to cut a hole in the ceiling and cover it with a screen. With this diverter, that is not the case. You also don't have to worry about overflow. When the barrel has reached its maximum capacity and the diverter hose is flush with the water line - The downspout will simply continue to drain any excess water. Air will escape through the diverter hose (as the water fills) because the diverter hose is installed at a right angle from the downspout to the barrel. So, in essence, this is better because you won't have to cut any additional holes. BTW - The Eagle 1656BLK drum barrel is what I'm using.
Effective and inexpensive. Stop looking because this is it. Exact match for the description. The instructions are simple and straightforward; however, I would have preferred a metal spigot at this price. The self-tapping screws that hold the diverter to the downspout will require a Phillips screwdriver bit. When I took the components out of the bag, I assumed I already knew how to put them together and wouldn't need the instructions because I had been considering getting one for a while and had done my research. However, my common sense won out, and I read through the instructions completely. There were a couple of nuances in them that made me glad I spent the extra 5 minutes reading them before drilling holes in my downspout. The installation took about 8 minutes from start to finish after reading and understanding the instructions. I took my time to avoid making any mistakes, and I worked slowly to avoid making any. After the first 30 minutes of torrential rain, the barrel was completely full.
The well-organized instructions make this product appealing to me. Also notable is the kit's thoughtful design: It's got a lot of cool stuff in it. On a 60 gallon container, we mounted the kit. After that, we had to deal with a flood. After only one day, the barrel was completely full! We also had a couple of nights in the 20s, as well as a day that stayed below freezing. Despite the freeze, all of the parts made it. The plastic facet was the one that concerned me the most. It is, however, kept inside.
The fact that everything is included in the installation kit is a plus, as are the well-written installation instructions. Because I had to go back and forth with reading the instructions, it took me 15 minutes to install the first one. Once I got past the learning curve, the next two kits only took 5 minutes to install. Everything is in order. We currently have 150 gallons of rainwater to use, with more on the way as the rainy season approaches. All I have to say is that if you're a gardener, this kit is a must-have. Spend less on water and save a lot of money! and have a positive impact on the environment.
It was raining when we put the kit together, and you can see how quickly it started diverting rainwater. It's also a nice feature to be able to cap the downspout in the winter. (With the purchase of two kits, we were able to set up two rain barrels in less than an hour. ).
Great kit that is simple to install and works flawlessly in any barrel size. All of that lovely rain has been captured and will be dispersed as needed in the future. Remember this formula if you're wondering how much money such a setup can save you: 1 inch of rain equals 1 square foot of horizontal space 6 gallon. So a half-inch of rain on a 2,000-square-foot house with gutters and downspouts on all sides will yield 600 gallons of water for the following thirsty days. It is, without a doubt, well worth the investment.
This is a fantastic kit for collecting rainwater. It includes everything you'll need to get started collecting rainwater (except the barrel, of course). The installation was simple and straightforward; however, you'll need a good drill, patience, and steady hands to work with the hole saws, which can be tricky. br>The faucet that comes with this kit is the reason I gave it four stars. To put it succinctly - It's a disaster. There are a couple of flaws in it: 2. The fact that it is made of plastic The faucet's two molded halves aren't properly aligned, causing the tread halves to shift, 3. The manner in which this faucet is connected to the barrel. They include a rubber gasket that you should insert into the drilled hole before screwing the faucet into it. Screwing in the faucet has no real stopping point. It's so loose inside that gasket that if you apply a little force to it, it just keeps turning. br>So, the faucet lived up to my expectations - The gasket at the point where it connects to the barrel began to leak. br>I plan on purchasing a proper brass faucet and tightening it with a wrench to ensure no leaks.
The diverter is an excellent concept in theory. The materials are made of very low-cost materials, as previously stated. Rubber and thin plastic. The hole saws supplied are also of poor quality, appearing to be designed to cut through wood or thin plastic gutters rather than steel metal gutters. To properly install the diverter in my gutter, I needed to purchase a better hole saw. The instructions that come with the package are excellent. I didn't see any instructions on how to dial an 800 number or how to send an e-mail. If you have any questions or need parts, send an email to the manufacturer. I bought two kits for each of my rain barrels, and I've had a lot of trouble with minor leaks on both of them. Overall, the kit is a great idea, and it would be even better if 1. the manufacturer included a small tube of silicone in the kit to address such issues. They made use of high-quality materials, and they also did two things: 1. They were up against some stiff competition, as they appear to be the only game in town for such a product. I gave it a two-star rating on the whole.
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