Rain Barrel Storage System

How I built my 200 gallon rain barrel storage system, and an easy way to add the spigots to the barrel plus how to overcome issues with the barrel threads not being the same as the 2" PVC fittings.

Rain Barrel Storage System
Items Used:
From Amazon:
(4) - RAINPAL RBS024 Brass Rain Barrel Spigot (Lead Free Compliant 3/4" Quarter Turn Ball Valve w/ Bulkhead Fitting and Thread Tape, 7 GPM) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I6WCQTG?...

From Home Depot:
(24) - Concrete blocks 6X8X16 at 2.17 each
(12) - Concrete Caps 6X2X16 at 1.75 each
PVC Schedule 40 Items:
(1) - 2” PVC Pipe - 10’ length - $19.91
(4) – 2” PVC MPT to Slip Male Adapter - $2.48 each
(4) - 2” PVC Slip Tee’s - $4.11 each
(1) - 2” PVC 90-degree Slip Elbow Fitting - $4.21
(1) - 2” PVC DWV Spigot x FIPT Cleanout Adaptor with Plug - $3.24
(1) - 1”
(1) - 1” thread to slip fitting
(1) – 1” PVC ball valve threaded
(2) - ½ PVC Pipe - 10’ length
(4) – ½” thread to slip fittings
(2) – ½” PVC 90-degree fittings
(3) – ½” PVC Tee fittings

To answer a couple of questions, I have a rain barrel that collects water from the roof, and I pump it over to the four barrels. You can watch my video “Rain Barrel Pump.” That explains the process.    • Rain Barrel Pump