Rain Barrel System | CHEAP Water Capacity Upgrade

UPDATE: For a deeper understanding about this system, check out my other video:    • Rain Barrel System | EXPLAINED  

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/o...

Links To Parts:
Rain Barrel Base Parts:
► 12"x8"x16" Concrete Blocks (3x): Home Depot/Lowes
► 8"x8"x16" Concrete Blocks (3x): Home Depot/Lowes
► 2"x4"x8" Pressure Treated Wood (2x): Home Depot/Lowes
► 3" Exterior Screws: Home Depot/Lowes

Rain Diverter Kit (Pick The Correct One For Your Size DownSpout):
► 3"x 4" Downspout: https://amzn.to/3u66xOV
► 2"x 3" Downspout (what I have in the video): (https://www.amazon.com/EarthMinded-Ra...)

Rain Barrel Bulkhead Fitting:
► Hydro Flow Bulkhead Fitting: https://monstergardens.com/hydro-flow...
► 3/4" Bulkhead Fitting (alternative source): https://www.indoorgardens.com/product...

PVC Parts:
(Most of these parts you can buy from a home improvement store, but here are some online links)
► 3/4" 90 Degree Elbow: https://amzn.to/3r32GjD
► 3/4" Coupling: https://amzn.to/3j5hXMD
► 3/4" PVC Ball Valve: https://amzn.to/3Kivrk0
► 3/4" PVC Close Riser: https://www.homedepot.com/p/3-4-in-x-...
► 3/4" PVC Tee: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Charlotte...
► 3/4" PVC Male Hose Fitting: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Orbit-3-4...
► 3/4" PVC Female Hose Fitting: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Orbit-3-4...
► 3/4" PVC Female Hose Fitting (alternative source): https://www.amazon.com/Orbit-53360-Sl...
► 3/4" PVC 90 Degree MPT Fitting: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Charlotte...
► PVC Conduit Clamp: https://amzn.to/36ZIA37
► PVC All In One Cement: https://amzn.to/3LCzrfs
► PVC Pipe Cutter: https://amzn.to/37dlndt
► Teflon Tape: https://amzn.to/3NYoSFM

Other Parts:
► Silicone Sealant: https://amzn.to/3E3OCvT
► Caulk Gun (for applying silicone sealant): https://amzn.to/3jfj0tn
► Sandpaper: https://amzn.to/3DSgK52
► Level: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Empire-Tr...
► 1-1/8" Spade Drill Bit: https://amzn.to/3uUcw8A
► Speed Square: https://amzn.to/3NWdcTG
► Sediment Filter: https://amzn.to/3uh4BDg
► Plastic Spray Paint: https://amzn.to/3xcV3Lw
► Insect Netting: https://amzn.to/37nCFEP
► Step Bit: https://amzn.to/3x8CJmP
► Velcro Ties: https://amzn.to/3JiNxkA
► Zip Ties (alternative to velcro ties): https://amzn.to/3NTtuNa

Video Links:
-Float Switch Installation:    • CHEAP Rain Barrel Float Switch | DIY Water...  
-PVC Drip Irrigation:    • PVC Drip Irrigation System | EASY DIY  
-Transfer Pump Installation:    • Rain Barrel System | CHEAP Water Pump Setup  
-Solar System Setup:    • Rain Barrel Solar Panel System Upgrade  

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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