Making a Rainwater Storage Barrel with spigot
Turn a plastic trash can into a rainwater storage barrel by adding a spigot to hook a hose up to the barrel for irrigation or watering. A parts list can be found at http://www.mikesgardenblog.com/making-rain-barrel.php?pagename=making-rain-barrel
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great video,
It …
great video,
It works well in areas where it rains more throughout the year.
I am thinking in building an underground watertank to store lots of rainwater as we have a dry season of nearly 6 months.
Regards from Mexico
That broke down the …
That broke down the steps in an easy and simple manner. I can’t wait to make my own rain barrels!
Well done! Thanks …
Well done! Thanks for making everything so clear. This definitely beats paying $175 for a rain barrel. I’m going to make my own. Thanks so much!
WONDERFUL!!!
WONDERFUL!!!
THANK YOU!! I’ve …
THANK YOU!! I’ve been looking for a simple explanation about how to attach a spigot to a plastic barrel, and you answered that very nicely.
Food grade, clean, …
Food grade, clean, 55 gallon barrels in Miami can be had for about 30 bucks. I bungee cord a piece of my pool screening or window screening across the top of a topless barrel to filter out dirt, twigs, bird droppings and mosquitos. I have had good success with just the teflon tape and the snug spigot so far and havent needed a bolt on the inside yet, altho I can see how it would stabilize the spigot very well. Simplicity is my goal. Is painting it a good idea?
excellent video. I …
excellent video. I use a large plastic washer on the outside as i am concerned about cutting into the barrel if I tighten too much. I am also experimenting with topless barrels and cutting a screened hole in the top for those who dont have gutters but want to recycle their rain water. Old panty hose attached to the cut end of the downspout with tape or a hose clamp makes a sock over the hole and works very nicely to filter the rain water, is cheap, and easy to clean out when it gets full.
I loved this idea. …
I loved this idea. I believe your system is better than a 55 gallon drum. In the winter you will need to store the barrels or the water will freeze and bust the barrel. Yours can be stored more easily. If you had more than one you could even stack them.
Now if i could find a good idea for the downspout diverter. I don’t want to cut my downspout off completely.
Thanks for a great video
Thank you for …
Thank you for posting this!
WOW! Love this nice …
WOW! Love this nice, simple and CHEAP idea for a rain barrel. Even I could do this! Thanks Mike!
Thanks for doing …
Thanks for doing this!