Monarch Rain Chains 18022 Aluminum Lotus Rain Chain, 8-1/2 Feet Length, Black Powder Coated
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It's been two years since I got it. We've had a lot of rain in the Pacific Northwest so far, but no rust.
I believe that a matching section from a hardware store could easily be added to downspouts. Because of the weight of the rain chain and water, the extra section of pipe would need to be very well secured with screws if you're adding one. Talk to the people who work on the hardware. This does not appear to be a good plan.
Neither of them, as far as I am aware, exist. I haven't had to replace any parts, though. I simply moved a couple of the cups because one side of my gutter was lower than the other.
You'd need to purchase a second chain and join the sections together.
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They're shredded to bits. We've had two copper Monarch rain chains for the past five years and are very pleased with them. As a result, when some relatives inquired about our chains, I presented them with this black powder chain. This chain was only around for a year and a half. The aluminum chain shredded at the hole for the links and completely ripped through during a recent strong wind storm. I've attached a photo. Our copper chains were never damaged in this way. Past wind storms, including this one, did not seem to bother the copper chains. The bottom ring of the anchor will usually come loose. Rope is used to reconnect it. It's all right. br>br>This aluminum chain came loose from the anchor and was completely shredded. I'm contacting Monarch because their aluminum line is so short-lived that it can't even last a year. Buy copper. br>br> Aluminium is a fragile metal.
The gutter guy put it up for us, so there were no issues with installation. The gutter adapter, which was not included with the rain chain, must be purchased separately. We also purchased a powder-coated catch basin. It's already been through a few storms, hail, and a lot of rain. It's visually appealing and functional.
I've now reached number four. I've included some videos and photos below. They're attractive as well as functional, and they're incredibly simple to put together. I have one in the gutter with a water adapter (sealed with gutter epoxy) and two hanging from the gutter hole straight out of the box with the bracket that came with it. The gutter adapter is ideal for areas where there is a lot of water flow. You could get away without the gutter adapter for less steep roof incline installations, as they are linkable and can be removed or added to to make it as long or short as needed. They are lightweight and provide a lovely decoration as well as sound when it rains. I have no complaints; even a heavy down pore is no match for it; it floods with water and still stands firm as long as the bottom is secured with garden change and a stake. Alternatively, you can purchase the basin for a very low price. I bought two basins for the ones on my back deck area and drilled holes in the bottoms, then fed a line down into an old gutter hole in the deck for drainage (see last photo). It works perfectly.
This purchase has exceeded my expectations! I never expected rain chains to make me so happy. When it rains, they're especially nice to listen to. It also adds a nice touch of water. The installation was fairly simple; it took me longer to disassemble the old gutter than it did to actually install the gutter adapter and basin. Having said that, I did buy the gutter adapter and basin that were recommended for securing the chain. Both are things I would suggest. I had to bend the adapter to get it to lay flat in the bottom of my gutter, which required some modifications. The chain itself was simple to attach to the adapter; simply remove the included triangle attachment (which I did by hand) and attach the chain's top to the adapter's bolt. The chain was sufficiently long to reach the basin. Because I didn't need any of the included chain on the basin, I simply removed it and attached the chain's base to the basin directly. Overall, I think these would be a wonderful gift or addition to anyone's home. A friend expressed concern about water falling near the house's foundation, so I'll keep an eye on it just in case. . . for the time being, it hasn't been an issue, and I believe I could add stones around the basin to direct the water flow away from the house.
UPDATE 6. 2021br>I made a video and uploaded it. br>br>These rain chains have disappointed me greatly. They're so pretty, and I chose them for their aesthetic value rather than their functionality. br>br>I was unable to capture video of the rainstorm last Friday, which resulted in water spraying all over for a few feet away from the chain. More than a light rain would be too much for the cups. Backs up the water- up and running right away br>br>I regret not opting for the linked chain style. My raised garden next to one of the chains gets flooded with heavy rain and kills my tomato and pepper plants. Friends saw our cup chains and decided to buy the linked chain style, and they are not having the overflow spraying problem that we do. br>br>Wish I could get rid of these cup chains and replace them with the linked loop style. When I first started looking for rain chains, there weren't enough reviews of people's experiences with heavy rain to help me make a more informed decision. br>br>For appearance, I'd give it two stars. For function, a star is deducted. 😕.
We bought it to replace the metal downspout/drain pipe that was mounted on the corner of our bedroom's wall. This is SUCH A GREAT IMPROVEMENT! The rain in the pipe was making a horrible plink plink sound, keeping us awake at night like a slow torture device. It also appears to be well-made and was simple to put together.
This is a fantastic option that is both decorative and functional. A hook for the downspout must be installed or purchased. The chain did not come with this. Installing a rain chain can be seen in a YouTube video by "This Old House. " At the conclusion of the movie, there is a photo of this chain in the garage.
Because it was very windy and I wanted a picture, I added a rock to weigh down the bottom cup. I'll update the functionality after a rain, but I really like the look. It's so much nicer than regular chain restaurants! It just got through a downpour. So quiet and gentle. As if it were a waterfall! From obnoxious splattering chains to an attractive backyard feature. I gave it a 5 star rating instead of a 4 star.
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