Rain Barrel System | CHEAP Water Capacity Upgrade
UPDATE: For a deeper understanding about this system, check out my other video: https://youtu.be/TcaMyyQHWAI
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/ovukmn
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-Rain-Barrel-Diverter-Parts/dp/B005CJFBJE/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=earthminded%2Brain%2Bbarrel%2Bdiverter%2Bkit&qid=1649157965&sprefix=earthminded%2B%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-6&th=1)
Rain Barrel Bulkhead Fitting:
► Hydro Flow Bulkhead Fitting: https://monstergardens.com/hydro-flow-bulkhead-thread-3-4-inch-hole-size.html
► 3/4" Bulkhead Fitting (alternative source): https://www.indoorgardens.com/products/hydro-flow-bulkhead-thread-thread-3-4-in-hole-size-1-1-2-in
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-Close-PVC-Riser-38096/100126931
► 3/4" PVC Tee: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Charlotte-Pipe-3-4-in-Schedule-40-S-x-S-x-S-Tee-PVC024000800HD/203812197
► 3/4" PVC Male Hose Fitting: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Orbit-3-4-in-Slip-x-MHT-PVC-Hose-Fitting-53361/100119737
► 3/4" PVC Female Hose Fitting: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Orbit-3-4-in-Slip-x-FHT-PVC-Hose-Fitting-53360/100130381
► 3/4" PVC Female Hose Fitting (alternative source): https://www.amazon.com/Orbit-53360-Slip-Hose-Fitting/dp/B00004S23I?th=1
► 3/4" PVC 90 Degree MPT Fitting: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Charlotte-Pipe-3-4-in-PVC-Schedule-40-90-Degree-MPT-x-FIP-Street-Elbow-Fitting-PVC-02307-0800HD/203822676
► 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-True-Blue-12-in-Magnetic-Tool-Box-Level-EM81-12/100081706#overlay
► 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: https://youtu.be/pU0ayawNOlo
-PVC Drip Irrigation: https://youtu.be/KGvojfSPgeU
-Transfer Pump Installation: https://youtu.be/opgxarh0G9Q
-Solar System Setup: https://youtu.be/74ex8Moqyek
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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Видео Rain Barrel System | CHEAP Water Capacity Upgrade канала Green Tech Town
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/ovukmn
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-Rain-Barrel-Diverter-Parts/dp/B005CJFBJE/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=earthminded%2Brain%2Bbarrel%2Bdiverter%2Bkit&qid=1649157965&sprefix=earthminded%2B%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-6&th=1)
Rain Barrel Bulkhead Fitting:
► Hydro Flow Bulkhead Fitting: https://monstergardens.com/hydro-flow-bulkhead-thread-3-4-inch-hole-size.html
► 3/4" Bulkhead Fitting (alternative source): https://www.indoorgardens.com/products/hydro-flow-bulkhead-thread-thread-3-4-in-hole-size-1-1-2-in
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-Close-PVC-Riser-38096/100126931
► 3/4" PVC Tee: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Charlotte-Pipe-3-4-in-Schedule-40-S-x-S-x-S-Tee-PVC024000800HD/203812197
► 3/4" PVC Male Hose Fitting: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Orbit-3-4-in-Slip-x-MHT-PVC-Hose-Fitting-53361/100119737
► 3/4" PVC Female Hose Fitting: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Orbit-3-4-in-Slip-x-FHT-PVC-Hose-Fitting-53360/100130381
► 3/4" PVC Female Hose Fitting (alternative source): https://www.amazon.com/Orbit-53360-Slip-Hose-Fitting/dp/B00004S23I?th=1
► 3/4" PVC 90 Degree MPT Fitting: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Charlotte-Pipe-3-4-in-PVC-Schedule-40-90-Degree-MPT-x-FIP-Street-Elbow-Fitting-PVC-02307-0800HD/203822676
► 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-True-Blue-12-in-Magnetic-Tool-Box-Level-EM81-12/100081706#overlay
► 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: https://youtu.be/pU0ayawNOlo
-PVC Drip Irrigation: https://youtu.be/KGvojfSPgeU
-Transfer Pump Installation: https://youtu.be/opgxarh0G9Q
-Solar System Setup: https://youtu.be/74ex8Moqyek
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
If you would like to support GreenTechTown and our channel, please check out:
https://www.patreon.com/greentechtown
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