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Rain Barrel Catcher

comments (1) April 20th, 2009 in gallery

Parkerclb Parkerclb, member
4 users recommend
recycled bucket to catch down drain
added PVC fitting to bucket bottom
other items might be used furnace filter material, screening, or even old pantyhose.
wire filters debris from gutter
recycled bucket to catch down drain Click the image to enlarge.

recycled bucket to catch down drain

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Without a downspout from this gutter my solution was to use an exciting bucket and add a spout to the bottom to fill into the barrel. Using recycled materials I had instead of purchasing new downspout.  I was able to catch 3 - 55 gallon drums of water in the first rainfall.

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glwftc writes: quick, clever idea using things on hand. Posted: 1:13 pm on April 30th
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