Thank you for your kind comment. We are thrilled to hear that our product is performing as designed and that is lives up to the goal of being the BEST downspout diverter you will ever own.
The diverter body mold was updated prior to June 9th, 2024 to simplify the gasket requirements. Each cap plug includes a gasket that can be removed once the plug is separated from the cap and reused after an outlet is inserted into the cap. This eliminates the requirement for two gaskets per outlet.
Some homes are built on floating slabs and do not have basements, similar to garages and sheds. If a barrel overflows under these circumstances, there may not be any consequences such as leaky basements. In this case a diverter may not be necessary. In addition to preventing excessive overflow at the rain barrel, our diverter simplifies the process of winterizing a rain barrel as it can remain in place all year long, even when temperatures fall below freezing. Leaving it in place eliminates the need to reattach cut downspouts after the rain barrel is disconnected for winter.
My barrel can’t be placed close to the downspout, it’ll be further away and a little bit lower. If the barrel is sealed (water tight inlet, water tight outlet) can the downspout output be a foot or two higher than the barrel inlet? Would overflow back up from the barrel all the way back to the diverter before heading down the downspout?
If you have a closed or sealed system without any possibility of water leaking out, then you can install the diverter at a higher level where the diverter side outlet is higher than the inlet on the barrel. This however holds more water in the hose, adding weight to the hose and additionally stressing the hose and connectors on the diverter. You may find that you need gear clamps or mechanic's clamps to keep the hose secured at both ends. Shorter, horizontal hoses minimize the water weight and reduce stress on the diverter and hoses.
Just wondering why the diverter must be perfectly level with the overflow hose to work in the 2nd scenario you've described above. Can the diverter be placed anywhere above the overflow location for it to work properly or am I missing something?
If the diverter side outlet is placed higher, it will continue directing water to the barrel until the water level in the barrel is equal to the water level in the diverter. If you have a barrel with an opening in the lid or a solid removable lid, water could begin flowing out the top or between the barrel and the lid before it begins rising in the diverter and flowing out into the lower downspout. If the diverter outlet is perfectly level with the overflow outlet (which is being used as an inlet) water will rise to an equal height in the barrel and diverter and overflow into the lower downspout before it reaches the top of the barrel lid.
If the diverter is installed above a barrel, it will constantly direct water to the barrel, even when the barrel is full. If the diverter outlet is installed at the same height as the inlet on the barrel, then when the barrel is full, water rises in the diverter and flows out and into the lower downspout and away from your home.
Two diverter hoses are included. You can see all the details of the diverter in the video as well as on our web page. rainbarrel.ca/bestdownspoutdiverter/
The diverter includes the hose but not the black piece that attaches to the barrel. It should be included rather than having to order it separately once you find out it is needed.
Our diverter is designed to connect to 1.5 inch outlets or inlets. If your barrel does not have this size of connector, options include: 1) finding an adaptor at your local hardware or plumbing store that transitions from a 1.5 inch barbed end to whatever size barbed end your rain barrel requires, or 2) drilling a 1 7/8 inch hole in your barrel and insert our T-shaped overflow adaptor. Be sure to leave enough space between the top of the adaptor and the top of the barrel to allow water to rise in the barrel at least as much as it needs to rise into the diverter before overflowing into the lower downspout.
Filter screens that connect to the waterslide were recently added to capture larger debris before it enters the diverter well. They are included with each new diverter purchased, but we do not currently have these filters available for sale on their own. We will have them available before the 2025 season begins. Filter screens may require more frequent maintenance. If they become clogged with debris, they can create a blockage and prevent water from passing through the diverter. If you plan to make use of the filter screen, be prepared to inspect it especially after each heavy rainfall.
I have this diverter and it works very well with a brilliantly thought out design.
Thank you for your kind comment. We are thrilled to hear that our product is performing as designed and that is lives up to the goal of being the BEST downspout diverter you will ever own.
The diverter body mold was updated prior to June 9th, 2024 to simplify the gasket requirements. Each cap plug includes a gasket that can be removed once the plug is separated from the cap and reused after an outlet is inserted into the cap. This eliminates the requirement for two gaskets per outlet.
Excellent video, thank you!!!!
Does it work fine with the first barrel in this video? (FCMP outdoor)
Excellent clear presentation with very helpful information, thank you! Do you have a link to the diverter that you used?
rainbarrel.ca/bestdownspoutdiverter/
Do you have these in black?
Here in Texas we don’t worry about basement flooding and in fact we water our foundations to avoid ground movement which affects our homes-
Some homes are built on floating slabs and do not have basements, similar to garages and sheds. If a barrel overflows under these circumstances, there may not be any consequences such as leaky basements. In this case a diverter may not be necessary. In addition to preventing excessive overflow at the rain barrel, our diverter simplifies the process of winterizing a rain barrel as it can remain in place all year long, even when temperatures fall below freezing. Leaving it in place eliminates the need to reattach cut downspouts after the rain barrel is disconnected for winter.
I would use a level to avoid thinking it was marked as level when it wasn't.
My barrel can’t be placed close to the downspout, it’ll be further away and a little bit lower.
If the barrel is sealed (water tight inlet, water tight outlet) can the downspout output be a foot or two higher than the barrel inlet?
Would overflow back up from the barrel all the way back to the diverter before heading down the downspout?
Please let us know if you need assistance
If you have a closed or sealed system without any possibility of water leaking out, then you can install the diverter at a higher level where the diverter side outlet is higher than the inlet on the barrel. This however holds more water in the hose, adding weight to the hose and additionally stressing the hose and connectors on the diverter. You may find that you need gear clamps or mechanic's clamps to keep the hose secured at both ends. Shorter, horizontal hoses minimize the water weight and reduce stress on the diverter and hoses.
Just wondering why the diverter must be perfectly level with the overflow hose to work in the 2nd scenario you've described above. Can the diverter be placed anywhere above the overflow location for it to work properly or am I missing something?
If the diverter side outlet is placed higher, it will continue directing water to the barrel until the water level in the barrel is equal to the water level in the diverter. If you have a barrel with an opening in the lid or a solid removable lid, water could begin flowing out the top or between the barrel and the lid before it begins rising in the diverter and flowing out into the lower downspout. If the diverter outlet is perfectly level with the overflow outlet (which is being used as an inlet) water will rise to an equal height in the barrel and diverter and overflow into the lower downspout before it reaches the top of the barrel lid.
@@BestDownspoutDiverter Ah ok. Makes sense now.
If the diverter is installed above a barrel, it will constantly direct water to the barrel, even when the barrel is full. If the diverter outlet is installed at the same height as the inlet on the barrel, then when the barrel is full, water rises in the diverter and flows out and into the lower downspout and away from your home.
Does the diverter include the barrel connection fitting or is that extra?
Two diverter hoses are included. You can see all the details of the diverter in the video as well as on our web page. rainbarrel.ca/bestdownspoutdiverter/
The diverter includes the hose but not the black piece that attaches to the barrel. It should be included rather than having to order it separately once you find out it is needed.
The t-adapter is a standard piece included with our rain barrels.
Our diverter is designed to connect to 1.5 inch outlets or inlets. If your barrel does not have this size of connector, options include: 1) finding an adaptor at your local hardware or plumbing store that transitions from a 1.5 inch barbed end to whatever size barbed end your rain barrel requires, or 2) drilling a 1 7/8 inch hole in your barrel and insert our T-shaped overflow adaptor. Be sure to leave enough space between the top of the adaptor and the top of the barrel to allow water to rise in the barrel at least as much as it needs to rise into the diverter before overflowing into the lower downspout.
@@RainBarrelCaIs the T adapter forced into the rain barrel?
alot of work
i don't ha a swimming pool yet!!!
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Can i order a filter if i got a kit last year?
Yes. Find your best option at rainbarrel.ca/
We think you mean you got last year's model of diverter. Please send a photo to team@rainbarrel.ca to confirm
Filter screens that connect to the waterslide were recently added to capture larger debris before it enters the diverter well. They are included with each new diverter purchased, but we do not currently have these filters available for sale on their own. We will have them available before the 2025 season begins. Filter screens may require more frequent maintenance. If they become clogged with debris, they can create a blockage and prevent water from passing through the diverter. If you plan to make use of the filter screen, be prepared to inspect it especially after each heavy rainfall.