How to Install a Rain Barrel at Home

Install a rain barrel to conserve water at home! This video shows steps for installing a rain barrel at home with a flexible downspout elbow or a diverter.
Learn more about The Conservation Foundation and order a rain barrel if you're local to northeastern Illinois: www.theconservationfoundation...

[@teresaday4640]

An excellent video!

[@shebajoseph5968]

Excellent but it would be gud if there is a company making this for every house and flats so everyone can do this harvesting 👌👍🙏

[@jakesirkin3297]

this is a good video

[@1949JimG]

During a heavy rain is the hose big enough to handle the water until barrel is filled

[@davidleslie949]

Sorry, I had to stop just after you mentioned using a rain barrel in order to catch & use "mineral rich water"? I'm somewhat perplexed as it was my understanding or a matter of fact: that the water from the sky that falls to earth is as close to pure water as possible or basically distilled water. Typically after a 10 to 15 minute Window has elapsed. The rainwater becomes pure filtered mineral free water. 10 to 15 minutes is any dirt dust or pollen taken down by the rain water which is not as pure until all of the particulate in the sky has diminished extended period of rainfall. I'm wondering where the minerals are coming from because as water evaporates we know that any heavy minerals stay on the ground as the water turns into a gas vapour. These water vapours rise far above the earth to form rain clouds. This is also known as mother natures natural water filter. Nonetheless if I am wrong, which is possible please correct me so I'm not spreading disinformation. Thank you for the informative video.

[@n64benjo98]

Where can I purchase that rain barrel?

[@TheConservationFoundation]

Glad to hear you are interested in a rain barrel! If you're local to our area (NE Illinois), you can order rain barrels online for pick up at our farm in Naperville. Just visit www.theconservationfoundation.org. Otherwise, our supplier UpCycle Products ships across the county, so check out their website. Some hardware and home improvement stores also sell rain barrels.

[@yogiberra808]

When using the flexible downspout and the barrel gets full, then what happens?

[@TheConservationFoundation]

Good question! There is an overflow outlet near the top of the barrel that you should attach a hose to and direct away from the foundation of your home. When the barrel fills up, the extra water will flow out that hose.

[@GirlsThatEat]

Thank you for the video!