#08 Rainwater Collection - Part 2

Basics with The PETERSONS share part 2 of the Rainwater Collection System. Tim will explain how to connect the system to his IBC water storage tanks. He also shares how to pump water from the initial collection area to larger storage area, so rainwater is ready to gravity feed the drip tube system. #rainwater #waterstorage #IBCtotes #ruralliving #waterpump

[@djpayne1087]

Great stuff...I’m feeling a project coming on!!!

[@basicswiththepetersons9076]

Hi, DJ Payne. Seems like there is always a project to be done. Best of luck with developing what works for you. Thanks for the comment. Tim

[@westvirginia8658]

Well thought out. Do you use that water for just your gardens or your whole house? I have one tote just for my garden when it gets dry. Maybe you could make a couple stakes. Cut a notch at the top and put the other end into the ground. Then wedge it under the pipe which would hold up your line going to the tanks. I would use pressure treated stakes they will last longer. Thanks for the info.

[@basicswiththepetersons9076]

Great, thanks for the suggestion to use stakes. Good idea. I do only use the water for the gardens and plants around the house. I would probably need to increase the capacity to close to 10,000 gal. We have 6 people that use water. Someday maybe...Thanks so much for the comment. Tim