Use a carpenter s square to get around to the bottom.
Cut gutter rain barrel.
Rain barrels which are especially useful for lawns and gardens during droughts or periods of water restrictions can be made of plastic ceramic wood stone or metal pick the type that matches your home s exterior style and meets your water saving needs.
Create overflow hole step 3.
Cutting the downspout to allow the barrel to fit under it and attaching an elbow section if needed.
This will be another cut you make to your downspout.
Window screens step 1.
Laying your gutter on the workbench measure off the amount of gutter you want to cut and mark it with a pencil.
With a diy rain barrel system step 1.
Set the rain barrel in place on the platform.
Next mark the downspout anywhere from 8 to a foot above the diverter.
Follow your manual s instructions to adapt the downspout.
Position a food grade 55 gallon plastic barrel in the selected location with or without an elevated base.
This will be one of the cuts you make in the downspout so draw a line all the way across it.
Attach adapters step 4.
Use the old adage measure twice and cut once then turn the gutter upside down on the table and mark it all the way around.
Start by thoroughly rinsing the barrels inside and out image 1.
Cover the filter holes step 5.
Measure and cut the two pvc pipe pieces to create the w shape pipe system we made here.
Residential rain barrels range from small 15 gallon models to larger commercial and industrial models that hold up to 5 000 gallons.
Turn the barrels upside down to.
Mark your downspout at the top of the barrel.
Boring or cutting out a section of downspout and installing a diverter that connects to the barrel with a hose.
Measure and mark carefully.
Step by step guide to installing a rain gutter diverter for hooking up a rain barrel filling a pool koi pond etc.
Remove the barrel s lid or cut a large hole through which rain can enter.