Create overflow hole step 3.
Cut gutter rain barrel.
Start by thoroughly rinsing the barrels inside and out image 1.
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With a diy rain barrel system step 1.
Mark your downspout at the top of the barrel.
Measure and mark carefully.
Boring or cutting out a section of downspout and installing a diverter that connects to the barrel with a hose.
Cover the filter holes step 5.
Remove the barrel s lid or cut a large hole through which rain can enter.
Attach adapters step 4.
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Position a food grade 55 gallon plastic barrel in the selected location with or without an elevated base.
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This will be another cut you make to your downspout.
Use a carpenter s square to get around to the bottom.
Measure and cut the two pvc pipe pieces to create the w shape pipe system we made here.
Cut a hole in the lid for water to enter and place a piece of mesh screen under the lid to filter the water and prevent insects from entering.
Set the rain barrel in place on the platform.
Turn the barrels upside down to.
Cutting the downspout to allow the barrel to fit under it and attaching an elbow section if needed.
Next mark the downspout anywhere from 8 to a foot above the diverter.
This will be one of the cuts you make in the downspout so draw a line all the way across it.
Install drain hole step 2.
Follow your manual s instructions to adapt the downspout.