Rain Barrel System | CHEAP Water Capacity Upgrade
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- UPDATE: For a deeper understanding about this system, check out my other video: • Rain Barrel System | E...
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: 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: amzn.to/3u66xOV
► 2"x 3" Downspout (what I have in the video): (www.amazon.com/EarthMinded-Ra...)
Rain Barrel Bulkhead Fitting:
► Hydro Flow Bulkhead Fitting: monstergardens.com/hydro-flow...
► 3/4" Bulkhead Fitting (alternative source): 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: amzn.to/3r32GjD
► 3/4" Coupling: amzn.to/3j5hXMD
► 3/4" PVC Ball Valve: amzn.to/3Kivrk0
► 3/4" PVC Close Riser: www.homedepot.com/p/3-4-in-x-...
► 3/4" PVC Tee: www.homedepot.com/p/Charlotte...
► 3/4" PVC Male Hose Fitting: www.homedepot.com/p/Orbit-3-4...
► 3/4" PVC Female Hose Fitting: www.homedepot.com/p/Orbit-3-4...
► 3/4" PVC Female Hose Fitting (alternative source): www.amazon.com/Orbit-53360-Sl...
► 3/4" PVC 90 Degree MPT Fitting: www.homedepot.com/p/Charlotte...
► PVC Conduit Clamp: amzn.to/36ZIA37
► PVC All In One Cement: amzn.to/3LCzrfs
► PVC Pipe Cutter: amzn.to/37dlndt
► Teflon Tape: amzn.to/3NYoSFM
Other Parts:
► Silicone Sealant: amzn.to/3E3OCvT
► Caulk Gun (for applying silicone sealant): amzn.to/3jfj0tn
► Sandpaper: amzn.to/3DSgK52
► Level: www.homedepot.com/p/Empire-Tr...
► 1-1/8" Spade Drill Bit: amzn.to/3uUcw8A
► Speed Square: amzn.to/3NWdcTG
► Sediment Filter: amzn.to/3uh4BDg
► Plastic Spray Paint: amzn.to/3xcV3Lw
► Insect Netting: amzn.to/37nCFEP
► Step Bit: amzn.to/3x8CJmP
► Velcro Ties: amzn.to/3JiNxkA
► Zip Ties (alternative to velcro ties): amzn.to/3NTtuNa
Video Links:
-Float Switch Installation: • CHEAP Rain Barrel Floa...
-PVC Drip Irrigation: • PVC Drip Irrigation Sy...
-Transfer Pump Installation: • Rain Barrel System | C...
-Solar System Setup: • Rain Barrel Solar Pane...
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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Man I’m a plumber. You covered all ur bases here, excellent job. Something to always think about when it comes to plumbing piping systems is maintenance and access. To work properly systems require upkeep.
Thanks Scott! I'm definitely not a plumber by trade, so feedback like that is always great to hear :D
Well all but actually using cleaner on the pvc.
@@johngaltline9933 eh, primer is for taking pipes apart. IYKYK
@@providentphotography162 uhh… not sure if this is a piss take or you’re serious. Primer-cleaner not only cleans the surface of the pvc, but also softens the material, allowing the cement to form a stronger bond. No one is taking apart a properly primed joint. On the other hand, if you want ease of disassembly, no glue at all would be more than sufficient for a low to no pressure application like this. I can’t think of a case where a brittle glue joint that easily shatters apart is the preferred method.
Lol you must be a dodgy plumber if you think he did it correctly....
No PVC primer used before glue applications!
Winding Teflon tape anti clockwise (opposite) thread direction WRONG!👎
Really really like how you post the tool, product, or bit size next to the action as you perform it! Why doesn’t everyone on the internet do this?!?! It’s so flipping genius!
Thanks for the feedback Darrin!
Some people know how to make a vid, some don't.
I'm totally impressed not just by the job itself but also with your video filming and editing skill. Excellent!
Thanks Ashton!
Yeah, I thought if the Dragnet line, "just the facts, ma'am." Perfectly concise video, highlighting all the important parts.
I agree. It was very informative, precise; and it kept one's attention without the fluff and gimmicks and corny music.
Very refreshing.
Your workmanship is of high quality, neat and clean. Your teaching is top notch if I could add. Your channel is a gem. You now have a learner in me.
If my Wife finds your channel, she is going to be busy and well informed for the entire summer.
Your workmanship is unbelievable. Congratulations on the quality of your videos and your rain barrel setup. I will be using a lot of your ideas on my up coming rain barrel project. You are a inspiration.
this is by far the best education video i ever watched on how to start up your own water capacity
You're the man as always. I just bought some food grade 55 gallon drums off a local guy and going to clean them up and set up a similar system. Good luck this growing season
Awesome! Good luck to you as well E Bazz.
Brilliant!!! You must be an engineer. If you’re not you missed your calling!! Excellent job young man! Your parents have to be proud!
Another great video. I also am envious of the wide variety of excellent tools used in these projects.
It's a real pleasure watching and listening to you as you work!
Such competence!
Great attention to detail and such a complete system. Very impressed!
Great work as usual! Glad to see you making more videos again.
Excellent upgrade to your rain barrel water system! You have me inspired, as we get very little rain here anymore. Thank you for your time and your excellent presentation.
It’s impossible to overstate how good this video is!
I love your set up! Thank you for breaking it down step by step and listing everything you used.
First time seeing your channel and I’m beyond impressed! This is next level!
I like when people take the measure twice, cut once approach but you went measure thrice instead. Really impressive how you covered all possibilities and made sure this was done properly. Great build/video.
This is exactly what I came to YT to look for as I am getting ready to make a similar setup. Your system is awesome, your instructions were easy. I am now a new fan and a new Sub!
First time visiting this channel and already like his work. So neat and clean work, perfectly measured and well planned.
Nice project. I like the continuity of your build.
WOW !! I’m impressed. Way more than I am able to create. But, love the usefulness & resourcefulness of your efforts.
Just found this channel! WOW! Well.thought out, innovative, and you explained it effectively! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Wow- Amazing! So thorough and the quality is outstanding. Congratulations!
First time watching your channel. Very impressed. This is something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time. I once had a home with a cistern that filled every time it rained. Used that for garden & washing my vehicles. I’ll check out your other videos. Thanks again.
This video is beyond excellent. Not only do you explain your process well you also teach several plumbing, drilling, and layout design fundamentals too. Well done!
Thanks for taking the time to do this video. You do a great job of explaining everything.
Absolutely my favorite gardening channel. Thank you so much for taking the time to make detailed videos.
Awesome! Thanks for the feedback! :)
I have definitely subscribed. I'm in the process of setting up a rainwater collection system. Your video presentation is fantastic. I like that you covered all the important stuff in the video and just reminded everyone of what you did off camera to save time. Thanks for such a thorough workup.
this is cool as. I live in an Australian state that has around 65% under drought conditions most of the time. The current rain water collection systems are just too expensive for me to justify buying - this presents a really great alternative. Thanks 👍
Look up Brad Lancaster's videos on TH-cam. What he's done in Tuscon Arizona is nothing short of miraculous and can be applied to any arid region.
What a well thought out project and video. Even using proper techniques for using a spade bit to prevent blowout made me smile. Well done!
In cold weather areas, low point drains are a must. Great fitting and coupling to set your system up! congratulations.!
Man I recently found out TX offers all sorts of rebates for rainwater collection equipment, so I've started looking into it myself. This video has been massively helpful. Thank you!
You are so knowledgeable and meticulous; really impressed with your workmanship and the solutions you create.
Great video, thank you for the clear, detailed and no non-sense content. Awesome!!
This is the coolest (and most intense) rain barrel video I've ever seen. If I keep watching your videos, maybe someday I'll learn and be good enough to build my own system like this. Thank you!
Wow ... the most thought out and professionally done collection system I've ever seen. 👍👍👊
Your videos are always so clean and precise. I am appreciate the great detail you share. Excellent work as always!
Thanks Valerie for the feedback!
Love your videos, man!! You put a lot of work into not only the project, but also the video and it really shows! Thank you for all the details, pop up tips and info.
Just found your channel and instantly subscribed. Thanks for all the awesome instructions and inspiration!
This is the first video of yours I’ve ever watched and I just wanted to say you are WONDERFUL at explaining things and your videos clearly show what you are doing so it’s so easy to follow along! Your voice alongs mesh well with the video and are easy and clear to hear. This video is fantastic and I really look forward to watching more of your videos!!! I’m learning a lot! Thank you so much!
That was the best instructional video on this subject I’ve been able to find on TH-cam.
Those barrels are nice. Very nice upgrade from what you were using and you more than doubled the capacity. Well done.
Very nice filming & presentation! Definitely going to check out your other videos/helpful projects. thank you
Excellent video and nice work! I will most definitely be making a water collection system for my gardens. Brilliant ideas. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks MetalManiac! Good luck with your project!
You are a true gem to the gardening community and I love how you created this system with simplicity!
Genius, just pure genius! Thank you so much for your time and sharing. Definitely subbed!😍❤🔥💝🧡👍👍👍👍
Possibly the most thoroughly detailed and well-explained video that I've ever seen. Well done.
Great job! Thank you for showing the names of your parts clearly so they were easy to find.
I applaud your efforts Sir! That was a terrific video. I learned a ton and I am inspired. Thanks!
No problem, glad to be able to help!
The best system I have ever seen...You are truly a professional. Thank you so much for the video.
Cool set up! Very well done "how to", explaining what you were doing. First time viewer, off to see what else I can learn from you. Thank you!
my first rain barrel is being delivered Saturday! Thank you for the inspiration!
This is an incredibly clean and efficient build. Masterfully done.
Thanks Nicholas for the feedback!
Your installs are always the cleanest. If your downspout is overwhelming your diverter pipe you might be able to add a vent on the diverter pipe to free up that flow.
Great job man. I was really impressed by your work and your video skills.
Great video. Your workmanship was fantastic.
Feeling inspired. Thank you.
Great video and VERY nice setup!
I'm going to use some heavy duty pallets as my base since wood prices are insane.
quality video, very professional, easy to understand.
love the close ups of the pieces and the quick simple explanations. keep making content GTT.
impressive stuff.
Thanks for the feedback!
Agreed
Thank you for clear and detailed explanation for each steps.
This is an awesome video, covered everything I was looking to do for a rain barrel usage!👍
I LOVE your videos, man. I built my own rain collector/garden watering system a couple of years ago. I've made slow improvements and your videos really help with new ideas, smart solutions and inspiration. Thank you so much for making your videos!!!
That is awesome!
This is the best DIY video I've seen. You were extremely diligent with explaining the step, material sizes, and reason why. I especially appreciate telling us what you do off camera. Awesome job, and I already have a rain collection system.
Absolutely agree! Wonderful job! Thank you!
Great video! Hands down, you are a very good teacher. This video is one of the best teaching videos I have ever seen.
This is great. Thank you for all the details and precise instructions you offer. Love it!!!
You have the best instructional videos. Thank you so much. I just finished adding a pump to my rain barrels using your previous video.
That's awesome L K! Glad to hear that the videos help as that's the main goal here.
Good luck 👍That is nice and neat setup.
Wow, great upgrade from the last setup!
Thanks Joey Garcia!
That's both a well engineered and implemented rainwater system AND a nicely shot video. Thanks for sharing that, sir!
Thanks for the feedback!
Great workmanship and planning. Thank You for the video and useful tips.
Adding that sediment filter is a fantastic idea ! The first time I collected runoff from my roof, I was shocked to see what was in the water. Grit (from the roofing shingles), small bits from the trees, and even some creepy crawlies. That makes the ’Do not drink's stickers are a very prudent move.
Exactly. I learned the same way as well! Trial and error. I am also looking into first flush devices also and may try to add one to this system in the future.
That’s an impressive setup! Thanks!
Thanks Kevin!
I had zero interest in watching this and have no idea why it was suggested ... I then watched the entire thing. I have an old rain barrel behind my house not connected to anything and now after watching I realize I have lots of things I could do with it. Thanks a lot for making me find another project/hobby to put time into. Seriously though, very enjoyable video and you broke things down to very simple steps and really demonstrate how easy it can be. Great job, I'm now a subscriber.
Excellent video editing. Very eloquently explained
Your videos are so great! I really enjoy them!
Awesome to hear! Thanks Joel for the feedback!
You give me inspiration sir! One of these days, I'll have the space to use your videos for more than just day dreaming! Keep up the good work!!
Thanks Dave, and yes one day you will!
I just subscribed. I am a nurse and know NOTHING about tools. Your videos give me inspiration to try these projects myself because you explain what to use so well. I also like how you give tips for upkeep. Thank you.
EXCELLENT tutorial! Superbly explained and communicated. Well done, sir.
Nice job, I mean really NICE JOB! Works great, looks great, thought of so many extra things as well.
Thanks Scott!
Thanks so very much for all of your vid’s! They are very informative with lots of great ideas!
Great to hear Lynnson7! Thanks for the feedback!
Just found your channel, great job instructing. Easy and clear. Thanks
Nice job bro, particularly like the paint job matching the fence colour.
This video has a ton of useful information. Thank you for sharing. I'll be sure to give credit to you for inspiring me to knock one off the honey-do list!
Marvelous details in the description!
Thanks E Funky Man! Glad to hear the content was helpful!
Awesome video. Love the entire series on rain cspture
This gives me joy and depresses me at the same time
I love to see how other people set up their rain harvesting! My plumbing projects rarely work out and usually leak so I avoid them. I use rain chains and put my rain barrels directly under them. I put a hot water heater overflow pan under the barrel to direct the overflow to a french drain. To use the water, I use a hose to gravity fill a 40 gallon trash can and use watering pitcher/can. I use the trash can so that I don't have to stand there and wait for the water can to gravity fill. Not has handy as your pump, for sure. But, those pumps make quit a bit of noise. Congratulations on building a successful system and this is a very nice video,
Your video production was on point!! As a fellow rain barrel designer/engineer it is paramount that video production is spot on so that viewers can get a more detailed idea on how to build their own system!! Great video!!!!
Thanks Charles for the feedback! Much appreciated.
Such thorough work. Impressed.
Feel like I climbed Everest just removing the lid ring and reinstating mesh. Whew !
Perfect edits, clear and concise. Thanks.
I just bought a new house that came with a rain water collection system but the sellers left 2-300 gallon barrels to tie into the system that exists currently. Thanks for the great video to inform me on how to do it myself. I will be making lots of improvements based on your work.
That's awesome!
first time seeing your channel, this was a nice informative video. I subbed, you look like you have a fun channel pal.
Awesome, welcome aboard!
👍 Good stuff bud! Thank you for passing along your knowledge and experience
Awesome video, can't wait to set something like this up!
Great attention to details. Nice video! I'd suggest you flame torch for 5 seconds the slightly undersized drilled hole before threading your NPT PVC fitting into the barrel. Don't thread it all the way though. Leave about a 1/4 inch to take up any adjustment after it cools. Softening the polyethylene makes it really easy to form nice tapping fillets into the hole by using the fitting itself. It produces a leak proof connection 100% of the time.
Nice, neat clean work looks good,
Thanks Wayne!
Great video! I was looking for ideas to improve my balcony garden which does not have a water outlet. I will pick many of your ideas to get my watering system ready for this summer. Thank you!
I doubt I can add anything that previous comments have not already covered. A great job excellently presented, and in spite of the size and shape of the architecture of my home being radically different, I’ve learned a few things that will surely help me to capture rain as watering restrictions will undoubtedly become tighter. Thank you!
Great work and content 💯👍
Thanks Bullet!
I give you a tip concerning the use of silicone for these type of purposes. Most regular silicone uses solvents that are very toxic for micro bacterial life for a very long time. There is a special type of glue that is used for aquatic life purposes. It is also used to glue EPDM rubber. It has a black color, it is far stronger then regular silicone, and it even hardens under water, unlike regular silicone. Yet it also stays flexible and it has a rubber feel to it when it dries or hardens. It can handle UV light and frost without a problem. But most importantly, it is not toxic for aquatic life because it has no toxic solvents.
Those solvents from regular silicone glue can have a long lasting negative effect on the micro bacterial life in your system, which you do not want to happen, because the micro bacteria do all the most important work in your garden, or in any other food growing system or aquatic system that heavily relies on useful bacteria.
In general the EPDM glue is more expensive, and it also comes in the same package as regular silicone, but from my experience it is the best stuff that you can get for these type of applications. And it works great with these type of barrels, because I constructed an entire fish pond from different barrels, that I connected together with pipes below the water surface, without the use of dedicated pipe connectors.
Instead I used EPDM rubber, and this EPDM glue to seal everything, and to keep the pipes in place. And it has been like that for at least 10 years without any leaks.
I think you totally missed what product he used. Watch again. He used Aquarium clear silicone. Clear silicone and even more those designed for aquariums are totally safe for beneficial bacteria and all aquatic life...
@@NaturebyGus You are correct, I did not see that. Nevertheless I think that EPDM glue or kit is far superior and stronger, especially for general outdoor use, especially in climates where it can be freezing cold and blistering hot. And I noticed that these days EPDM glue is also sold in a clear version.
EPDM glue adheres to everything, including nylon, which most glues or even silicone doesn't do. Most silicone products let go after some time when you glue nylon or plastic in an outdoor application. EPDM glue doesn't.
But it never hurts to point out that people should not use regular silicone for these type of applications due to the toxic solvents which have a long lasting negative effect on the aquatic life.
@@insAneTunA I still disagree about the long lasting effect of the solvents from clear silicone. The specifications of most clear silicones are very clear. They only release toxic solvents during the CURING process. After that they are 100% safe for aquatic life or beneficial bacteria with absolutely no solvents released (specially those like the one used in the video, made for Aquariums). Otherwise they will damage the super important beneficial bacteria of those expensive aquariums and their filters all over the world. Most EPDM glues also release vapors during the curing process. and they are not designed or promoted from the manufacturer as "reef or fish safe", some people use EPDM liners and that is fine and safe because they are already cured. This is from a well known EPDM glue instructions: "EPDM is extremely flammable during the curing process, do not inhale vapors. Due to solvent flash-off, condensation may form".
@@NaturebyGus If they are fish safe it is okay, I do not disagree with you. I only say that the EPDM glue is far superior to any type of silicone, whether it is fish safe silicone or not.
And yes, the solvents in the bad silicone have a long lasting effect. In many cases the extra information on most silicone's even warn for that. I am not going to dispute the factory warnings. If they say it I believe them.
Great video, idea, and execution! Thanks for the video!
I've just watched your videos installing the system, .. pump, float, and attaching the rain barrels. This is exactly what I was looking for, and gave me a tone of helpful tips and suggestions for doing it my self. Thank you so much for the time you took to create your system and these videos.
Glad to help!
Well done sir! 👏
Thanks GFK!