Installing a multi rain barrel and downspout system

http://www.cleanairgardening.com/rainbarrels.html

We decided to install two 80 gallon rainsaver rain barrels in the back of the warehouse here at Clean Air Gardening. These are used for rainwater harvesting. We've got a few gardening projects out back, and this is ideal for rainwater collection.

In this video, we tell you a little bit about the rain barrels, and show you just exactly how we did it. Enjoy the video, and we hope it helps spark some creativity for your own rain water harvesting.

If you have any questions about rain barrels, please visit our site. We have a large rain barrel section, and a gardening advice section that may answer some questions you might have. The link to the site (specifically the rain barrel page) is at the top of this video description.

Thanks!

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[oztrich24]

How does the second barrel get the rain? I can see how it might get a dribble or two but it looks as if the first barrel would have to fill completely, then back up into the downspout to the "Y" (cleanout) before the water would flow to the second barrel. Thus the downspout to the first barrel would have to be completely sealed. A better way would be to have just one downspout and then make a connection at the top side of the first barrel to the second barrel.

[e14212]

Where did you get the barrels from ? My yard is kinda small and i need to save as much space as i can, thanks. :o)

[johnlvs2run]

Too much noise.

One downspout is better, and connect the barrels together.

[SJB666]

Botched install..

[aquabarrel]

With a "huge roof" have you done the volume calculation? 1" rain on one SqFt= .5 gallons. Where does the excess water go? Out a garden hose overflow port? I think oztrich24 is on the mark with water movement. I thought they sold a tank to tank 'kit' for that 80 gallon unit? Must not work very well in high volume situations

[lowphoenix]

Yeah oz your right, It's a sketchy install for sure.

[Darkarch87]

Cool man. Whats the music?