WOW!!! This is by far the best water collection system i've seen so far, and i've researched dozen's of them! I've already laid the foundation down for four 55 gallon containers and now i'm doing my research on the PVC piping system. So glad i found your video! I'm going to model my own after yours. Thank you so much for the detailed explanation on how you built yours.
Thank you for this video and being a source of inspiration. The wife and I just finished our water system using this set up for our garden and chickens.
The closet flange on the first drum is a great idea. The ball floating in the 3" pipe is ingenious!. Thanks for sharing your ideas. Subscribed and a big thumbs up.
FINALLY!!! Someone with good instructional skills and who don't ramble and gives very good advice. Thank you for this video. I have gleaned lots of information on this. I will be building one of these but on a 12 barrel manifold. I will have the water piped in from the gutter system to an inside building so that I can use this system all year long in my Arkansas home.
This is the best video on rain collection systems I've ever seen. You're a great teacher and your system looks very doable compared to many others I've seen. Thank you very much.
I have been trying to put together a system for our garden ....and yours without a doubt looks to be the most well put together system I ever come across.... that’s doable ...as well as affordable for us ....you have given me hope...very well explained ...thank you ever so much for the informative lesson...stay blessed
Like what others allready wrote down here , best video in how to setup. I hope you dont mind and built a copy of your system. this is great. thank a million !
Thank you. Finally someone who took the time to EXPLAIN how the system is put together and how it all works. I've seen several video's people showing their system but not bothering (or knowing how) to explain the connections and functions. Yours is clear and easy to follow, and makes perfect sense. It would appear your system might be upgradeable, but if not - - - . I'm new to this and am starting with only two barrels. Maybe four, but our state law allows collection - get this - no mis-quoting going on - 2500 gallons may be collected and stored on premises. However, if a person goes with rain barrels - they're allowed 2 (TWO) barrels max. I don't think anyone is going to be checking, but you never know what nosey neighbor is going to do or say just to stir up trouble. The mud catcher pipe is good advice. As for a ball - I don't see a need for it. You have it. Maybe it works better than what I'm thinking. I'm thinking just a small hole at the bottom to allow it to drain constantly. If it's draining while raining - no harm. After the rain the mud catcher will empty itself out. Provided the mud doesn't clog up the hole. You didn't say where you put your hole so I'm thinking I may put mine 10 to 15 inches above the bottom. That way it's more likely to drain and not clog. But like anything, it's going to take maintenance. It will have to be cleaned out. I may just put a ball valve at the bottom and a hose bib attachment mid way up so I can flush it without having to disassemble anything. Any suggestions I make here are made in public and the public is at liberty to use any idea I may present. The mud catcher, the sediment barrel (with the soil flange and a screw cap) and the actual barrels used for gardening. Not sure why I'm going with this expense. Every month I'm charged for 10,000 gallons whether I use it or not. I'm currently trying to get the city to change their billing method to charge a monthly fee and then charge for gallons used as opposed to a bulk minimum. If I pay for 10,000 gallons a month then I have the moral, and probably legal right to use all of it. You can't ask me to conserve. But why not?! We're in a drought stricken state. One of many now. You may even figure out where I am. So what. I'll start my system off with two downspouts channeling into a single mud catcher, sediment barrel and rainwater barrels. Probably three in all. I may even add a 12 volt DC pump and a car battery that is kept charged by a small solar panel. Hey! FREE is FREE!
Excellent! I just purchased my first 55 gallon barrel and am using the "Oatey" diverter first. I plan on buying two more barrels in the next couple of days, so your system advise is perfect! Especially the part about the first tube catching all the gunk and all the gunk that also catches in the first barrel. I'm going to have my "husband the engineer" watch your video! Thanks for your time!
Great video AR Prepper! We lived in Hackett, AR for seven years from 1994 to 2001! Anyway, I'm getting ready to setup an IBC tote system for my garden irrigation.
Thanks for your explanation of Rain Barrel Harvesting System. It answered several of my questions as well as giving me some new insight such as the clean out opening at the bottom of the downspout and being able to use it debris.
Great explanation and display. One suggestion. At the 1/2-3/4" bottom drain pipe, instead of cutting and adding couplings, add a 'threaded union' between bottom 'out of barrel' drain to t and you can un-thread each line. I would go with Schedule 40-1" drain line not the cheap stuff, then keep it covered too and it will last as long as the 2" Schedule 40 also.
Good system, I live in Central Florida and I designed the same type of system 4 years ago. To date I have not noticed any deterioration in the pipe material from sun effects. Since my barrels are ground mounted I use an inline pump to pump with a garden hose conn to water to my garden.
Great video, one thing I noticed with your system that could help cut down on gunk in your supply buckets even further. If you run two pipes in to your first barrel, inlet and outlet, then it would act somewhat like a septic tank. The solids would settle out with the water running out the top. I would take it a step further by running the inlet down into the bottom half of the barrel with the outlet out the top
I worked as a civil engineer assistant building very large systems and I am on a septic system here at my new home out in the country. That would be a great idea! Designing a baffle as a septic tank has to stop the motion inside.
This was awesome! I’m going to make one as well for my garden and a in an all else fails situation....backup water supply source. (To filter and purify of course).
Thanks for taking the time to share your experiance and talent on your DIY rain catcher barrel system. I'm in Australia and unfortunatly we don't appear to have the diversity of range of PVC fittings as yourself in the U.S. Is there any chance you can give a full description of the 2-in /50mm threaded fitting used in the bunge hole of the barrel please?
If you notice there is two bung holes. One thread is different than the other. If you have both caps you can take them to the plumbing or hardware store to match the 2" male coupler. One one bung is a perfect match to the pvc fitting in U.S. 2 in. PVC Schedule 40 MPT x S Male Adapter. www.homedepot.com/p/Charlotte-Pipe-2-in-PVC-Schedule-40-MPT-x-S-Male-Adapter-PVC-02109-1600HD/203825431
Another note as far as pipe and fittings. Get the gray stuff. Sorry I do not recall the term. It is less UV prone. Maybe a light sanding with 220 grit sandpaper and some krylon spray paint to help block UV Ray's. Worth a try, to get 5-8 years between replacing pipe and fittings
Very well done. I would like some ideas on how to set up a system that is out in the open. Such as a school project that has no buildings where the garden is located to use a downspout. I realize that less water will be captured.
Jerry, That is going to be a tough task. If you had a 1" rain fall you would need a 8' x 12' surface area to fill one 55 gallon barrel. I have another video that explains water catchment. If I can be of any other help please let me know. ruclips.net/video/0KXISmsEC5w/видео.html
I have used most of your ideas plus a few of my own but have a problem with flange at the bottom of barrel #1. How is it attached? My trial leaked like a sieve. I’d sure appreciate a little guidance on that part. Detailed instructions.
Excellent video ! I live in NW Arkansas out by Devils Den State Park . No county water out here ! I harvest rainwater into 2 1500 gal tanks . I run my house on that water .
i just use first 55 gallon barrel as trash barrel done away with first flush. it was a royal pain. we just use first. barrel in garden screen used between 1st 2 barrels. it works. rain water is our water source. we filter all water to be safer.
+Bill'Rosa Ouroffgridsolarcabin I have it on a metal building but if it was a shingled building it would be horrific. I check it after ever hard rain to clean it out and sometimes uncap the bottom to allow rain to clean it. Thanks my friend.
Great video. I'm putting together a similar system and can't find the 2" bung adapters. Would care to share where you found them or maybe another name for what they are called?
You mentioned a lot of pressure from your bottom manifold system. Would there be enough pressure for a light Outdoor shower without adding an additional Pump? Thanks, GREAT video
IM going to build one in the next few days but Im going to put a slip union to unhook the 2 inch pipes from each other on top I got a divertor kit from amazon and figure how to attach the hose they sent to the 2 inch pvc tubes I may put a vent at the 3rd barrel i think i will use a vent with a screen on it to fill all from the top I also got 3 faucets going to have to figure how to make a manifold system where they can all empty to the end of barrels
Thank you fore the video. Working on our first project. I was wondering once everything is set up. How do you clean out an sludge or build up in bottom of barrels?
Love the set up, its given me a great idea of what i need to do. Out of curiosity, why the redundant sediment drain before the first barrel if the first barrel catches the sediment?
What's the bung adapter called? Do you have a source for it? My bottom flow manifold was just overloaded by a 10-minute deluge (7/8-in in 10 minutes), so I need a top manifold to fill them, I think yours is about as perfect setup as can get.
Sun UV light will cause them to crack and bust. Keep them covered or in the shade at all times. These you see in the video are keep on the north side of a 10 foot wall against my shop. Keep them drained in winter and they should last years.
Would a pea trap system work on the top part to keep out the mosquito lave? That way the first flush would wash them down the flush tube, thus saving the other barrels from getting infested with lave.
Nice video! I’m going to be making a water system like this for watering my garden. So I’m assuming your drinking this water right? I’m just going to use mine for watering the garden.
Mine was next to my garden beds too. Mostly tomatoes plants in that area of garden. We have sand and the water drops after a rain in 15 minutes, but great soil, mostly river bottom sand.
I cut the hole and added lots of silicone and used self tapping screws into the plastic. I also supported the barrel bottom before filing with water. I hope this helped. Thanks!
Best rain collection video on RUclips! Finally someone that explains their system from point A to point B. Thank you Sir
That tip of leaving the first barrel unconnected from the manifold is very helpful. Thanks!
Thanks!
Painting the PVC pipe is a great way to keep the UV rays from degrading it. thanks for the great video! very useful.
WOW!!! This is by far the best water collection system i've seen so far, and i've researched dozen's of them! I've already laid the foundation down for four 55 gallon containers and now i'm doing my research on the PVC piping system. So glad i found your video! I'm going to model my own after yours. Thank you so much for the detailed explanation on how you built yours.
Your welcome Charles. I know it was long but there was a lot to say....lol. Thanks!
Thank you for this video and being a source of inspiration. The wife and I just finished our water system using this set up for our garden and chickens.
The closet flange on the first drum is a great idea. The ball floating in the 3" pipe is ingenious!. Thanks for sharing your ideas. Subscribed and a big thumbs up.
FINALLY!!! Someone with good instructional skills and who don't ramble and gives very good advice. Thank you for this video. I have gleaned lots of information on this. I will be building one of these but on a 12 barrel manifold. I will have the water piped in from the gutter system to an inside building so that I can use this system all year long in my Arkansas home.
great idea about putting inside a building. When I do my system, I will definitely be doing this.
The most sensible tutorial for a rain water collection system. Very detailed and direct to the point. Thank you for sharing this great idea, sir!
So nice of you
I can't tell you enough how great this is. This is the system I'm gonna duplicate on my himestead here shortly. Thank you, sir.
Glad it was helpful!
This is the best video on rain collection systems I've ever seen. You're a great teacher and your system looks very doable compared to many others I've seen. Thank you very much.
I have been trying to put together a system for our garden ....and yours without a doubt looks to be the most well put together system I ever come across.... that’s doable ...as well as affordable for us ....you have given me hope...very well explained ...thank you ever so much for the informative lesson...stay blessed
The toilet flange clean out is genius. Thanks so much for posting this!
Glad it was helpful!
Like what others allready wrote down here , best video in how to setup. I hope you dont mind and built a copy of your system. this is great. thank a million !
Please do!
This is one of the best catchment systems I've seen. Thank you for the great info.
+Kamy Oliver
Thank you so much
Thank you. Finally someone who took the time to EXPLAIN how the system is put together and how it all works. I've seen several video's people showing their system but not bothering (or knowing how) to explain the connections and functions. Yours is clear and easy to follow, and makes perfect sense. It would appear your system might be upgradeable, but if not - - - . I'm new to this and am starting with only two barrels. Maybe four, but our state law allows collection - get this - no mis-quoting going on - 2500 gallons may be collected and stored on premises. However, if a person goes with rain barrels - they're allowed 2 (TWO) barrels max. I don't think anyone is going to be checking, but you never know what nosey neighbor is going to do or say just to stir up trouble.
The mud catcher pipe is good advice. As for a ball - I don't see a need for it. You have it. Maybe it works better than what I'm thinking. I'm thinking just a small hole at the bottom to allow it to drain constantly. If it's draining while raining - no harm. After the rain the mud catcher will empty itself out. Provided the mud doesn't clog up the hole. You didn't say where you put your hole so I'm thinking I may put mine 10 to 15 inches above the bottom. That way it's more likely to drain and not clog. But like anything, it's going to take maintenance. It will have to be cleaned out. I may just put a ball valve at the bottom and a hose bib attachment mid way up so I can flush it without having to disassemble anything. Any suggestions I make here are made in public and the public is at liberty to use any idea I may present.
The mud catcher, the sediment barrel (with the soil flange and a screw cap) and the actual barrels used for gardening.
Not sure why I'm going with this expense. Every month I'm charged for 10,000 gallons whether I use it or not. I'm currently trying to get the city to change their billing method to charge a monthly fee and then charge for gallons used as opposed to a bulk minimum. If I pay for 10,000 gallons a month then I have the moral, and probably legal right to use all of it. You can't ask me to conserve. But why not?! We're in a drought stricken state. One of many now. You may even figure out where I am. So what. I'll start my system off with two downspouts channeling into a single mud catcher, sediment barrel and rainwater barrels. Probably three in all. I may even add a 12 volt DC pump and a car battery that is kept charged by a small solar panel. Hey! FREE is FREE!
We're entering the great financial reset. There are no more laws.
Excellent! I just purchased my first 55 gallon barrel and am using the "Oatey" diverter first. I plan on buying two more barrels in the next couple of days, so your system advise is perfect! Especially the part about the first tube catching all the gunk and all the gunk that also catches in the first barrel. I'm going to have my "husband the engineer" watch your video! Thanks for your time!
Your welcome Terry!
Great video AR Prepper! We lived in Hackett, AR for seven years from 1994 to 2001! Anyway, I'm getting ready to setup an IBC tote system for my garden irrigation.
I have consider making my own water tower from the same totes.
Great information and simple to follow. I had not thought about collecting the sediment in a pre fill barrel. Good idea!
I really appreciate you getting your setup all out in the open so we can see. Thanks for the effort and great video
Thanks for your explanation of Rain Barrel Harvesting System. It answered several of my questions as well as giving me some new insight such as the clean out opening at the bottom of the downspout and being able to use it debris.
Great system I’m glad I found this one!
Putting it into production in a couple weeks
Hope you enjoy it!
Great explanation and display. One suggestion. At the 1/2-3/4" bottom drain pipe, instead of cutting and adding couplings, add a 'threaded union' between bottom 'out of barrel' drain to t and you can un-thread each line. I would go with Schedule 40-1" drain line not the cheap stuff, then keep it covered too and it will last as long as the 2" Schedule 40 also.
Thank you for the detailed video. I will be setting mine up, hopefully as good as yours
Probably the best video I have watched on this subject. THX for taking to time to make it.
Good system, I live in Central Florida and I designed the same type of system 4 years ago. To date I have not noticed any deterioration in the pipe material from sun effects. Since my barrels are ground mounted I use an inline pump to pump with a garden hose conn to water to my garden.
Thank you sir for the thorough and easy to follow explanation!
You are welcome!
Great video, one thing I noticed with your system that could help cut down on gunk in your supply buckets even further. If you run two pipes in to your first barrel, inlet and outlet, then it would act somewhat like a septic tank. The solids would settle out with the water running out the top. I would take it a step further by running the inlet down into the bottom half of the barrel with the outlet out the top
I worked as a civil engineer assistant building very large systems and I am on a septic system here at my new home out in the country. That would be a great idea! Designing a baffle as a septic tank has to stop the motion inside.
Finally! Someone explaining this so even I can understand it.
Bit above me but wow looks amazing. I'm trying my first water butt only small. Good feeling capturing rain water which is clearly better for garden. 😀
Yes it is. Thanks
Very smart guy. Good engineering considerations! Excellent actually! BIG THANK YOU!
Glad you liked it!
That's one nice system and well explained.
+wyattoneable
Thanks Wyatt
Very nice setup, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
This was awesome! I’m going to make one as well for my garden and a in an all else fails situation....backup water supply source. (To filter and purify of course).
Great Vick!
Thanks for taking the time to share your experiance and talent on your DIY rain catcher barrel system.
I'm in Australia and unfortunatly we don't appear to have the diversity of range of PVC fittings as yourself in the U.S.
Is there any chance you can give a full description of the 2-in /50mm threaded fitting used in the bunge hole of the barrel please?
If you notice there is two bung holes. One thread is different than the other. If you have both caps you can take them to the plumbing or hardware store to match the 2" male coupler. One one bung is a perfect match to the pvc fitting in U.S. 2 in. PVC Schedule 40 MPT x S Male Adapter. www.homedepot.com/p/Charlotte-Pipe-2-in-PVC-Schedule-40-MPT-x-S-Male-Adapter-PVC-02109-1600HD/203825431
Good job. Very clearly explained
Glad you liked it
Great instructions for a great system!
Thanks Bryan
best best best rain barrel video ever
I was looking for a way to link barrels, without having to buy another 8.00 brass garden spigot. I think this will work out sweet. THANK YOU!
very nice i like your set up
gives me some ideas on my system.im using 275 gal totes
Sounds great!
Greatly designed !!Good job.Lots of ideas to deal with for my project!
That's pretty slick. Im gonna try this
I recommend using bulkheads for your lower manifolds. You can find them on Amazon. I recommend the Van Enterprises brand bulkheads.
Totally awesome video. Thanks for taking the time to put this together!
Thanks for watching!
Another note as far as pipe and fittings. Get the gray stuff. Sorry I do not recall the term. It is less UV prone. Maybe a light sanding with 220 grit sandpaper and some krylon spray paint to help block UV Ray's. Worth a try, to get 5-8 years between replacing pipe and fittings
sch 80
Great ideas! How about using unions in between the barrels in the discharge?
Unions would work great I was trying to save a little money. Those elbows and tees took up the budget.
Amazing. I learned a lot. Thank you for the information.
You are welcome. Thank you for watching.
i appreciate all the ideas. you put a lot of thought into this.
Thanks david
Such a wonderful instruction video. Thank you
Might make sense to use pvc unions on your lower manifold when you want to disassemble the system.
Very well done. I would like some ideas on how to set up a system that is out in the open. Such as a school project that has no buildings where the garden is located to use a downspout. I realize that less water will be captured.
Jerry, That is going to be a tough task. If you had a 1" rain fall you would need a 8' x 12' surface area to fill one 55 gallon barrel. I have another video that explains water catchment. If I can be of any other help please let me know.
ruclips.net/video/0KXISmsEC5w/видео.html
Saw the channel name and had to like the video! Thank you for the content!
Awesome! Thank you!
Best design I've seen.
Wow, thanks!
thank you! What a great video! VERY informative. I feel confident enough after watching this video to do this myself. Thanks again.
Your welcome. If you like you can start small and ad on as needed. Just remeber one 55 gal barrel full of water is 459.25 lbs. Good luck
Really good info on this!
Schedule 40 is the standard pipe
Schedule 80 is the heavy duty thick pipe
this is a brilliant system. and love your channel
Thanks!
I have used most of your ideas plus a few of my own but have a problem with flange at the bottom of barrel #1.
How is it attached? My trial leaked like a sieve. I’d sure appreciate a little guidance on that part. Detailed instructions.
Excellent video ! I live in NW Arkansas out by Devils Den State Park . No county water out here ! I harvest rainwater into 2 1500 gal tanks . I run my house on that water .
After this last winter you should have them full...lol.
i just use first 55 gallon barrel as trash barrel done away with first flush. it was a royal pain. we just use first. barrel in garden screen used between 1st 2 barrels. it works. rain water is our water source. we filter all water to be safer.
+Bill'Rosa Ouroffgridsolarcabin
I have it on a metal building but if it was a shingled building it would be horrific. I check it after ever hard rain to clean it out and sometimes uncap the bottom to allow rain to clean it. Thanks my friend.
Good video. What's the name of the pipe that fits under the toilet flange please? Also, how did you fit the flange at the bottom of the barrel?
really well eplained.
Well that' true but it is also really well designed!!! His explanation was excellent but his design was even better!!!
Nice set up. Very informative video.
+Buckrun11
Thanks Buck
Thanks a lot! Your system looks awesome.
You are very welcome. Thank you for watching!
I've watched this six times. excellent. Thank you. What is the piece that directly screws into the holes in the barrel? thanks
Great video. I'm putting together a similar system and can't find the 2" bung adapters. Would care to share where you found them or maybe another name for what they are called?
best set up i've seen
+mojoe60
Thank you
You mentioned a lot of pressure from your bottom manifold system. Would there be enough pressure for a light Outdoor shower without adding an additional Pump? Thanks, GREAT video
Yes, absolutely
will work great at my cabin-thank you Sir
Thanks for subbing Nick!
You rock young man! Great video!
IM going to build one in the next few days but Im going to put a slip union to unhook the 2 inch pipes from each other on top I got a divertor kit from amazon and figure how to attach the hose they sent to the 2 inch pvc tubes I may put a vent at the 3rd barrel i think i will use a vent with a screen on it to fill all from the top I also got 3 faucets going to have to figure how to make a manifold system where they can all empty to the end of barrels
Nothing like having your water taste like Tide Pods.
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Great video- super helpful!!
Thanks, I hope it helped.
Almost makes me want to make a similar system with a tiny compressor, a motorized paint mixer paddle, and a hose to just directly water the garden.
Thank you fore the video. Working on our first project. I was wondering once everything is set up. How do you clean out an sludge or build up in bottom of barrels?
Disconnect the barrels lay them on their side and use a water hose.
@@ArkansasPrepper You can disconnect your barrels easily without disrupting your plumbing set up? Everything is moveable?
Donnie , He did a good job explaining how he collects rain water.
8:01 The water pressure in the manifold depends only on the height of water. Bigger, or more, barrels will make no difference.
You are correct. By not gluing the manifold the chance of blowing a fitting increases x 4 or each barrel you add to the system.
Man where are you from. Your accent is amazing. I could listen to you talk all day.
Northeastern Arkansas
ArkansasPrepper I’m also in Northeast Arkansas. I’m in Jonesboro. Are we neighbors?
Hmmmmm......good video....had my maid watch the video and she replicated what you did....she lost a lot of weight running around picking up parts
Excellent information! Thanks. Subscribed
This warm smile MADE ME thmb it up ))
Thank you!
Excellent video. Thank you
You are welcome and thank you for watching.
Very fascinating, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
VERY GOOD !!!!!
I appreciate the lesson, thanks !!!
thank you for the video...this is exactly what I want to build....with holding tanks to drain them into.
Glad I could help
Can you show how you installed the clean out flange?
Love the set up, its given me a great idea of what i need to do. Out of curiosity, why the redundant sediment drain before the first barrel if the first barrel catches the sediment?
What's the bung adapter called? Do you have a source for it?
My bottom flow manifold was just overloaded by a 10-minute deluge (7/8-in in 10 minutes), so I need a top manifold to fill them, I think yours is about as perfect setup as can get.
Can you leave the barrels outside in the winter climate after emptying them? Will it harm the barrel overtime?
Sun UV light will cause them to crack and bust. Keep them covered or in the shade at all times. These you see in the video are keep on the north side of a 10 foot wall against my shop. Keep them drained in winter and they should last years.
Would a pea trap system work on the top part to keep out the mosquito lave? That way the first flush would wash them down the flush tube, thus saving the other barrels from getting infested with lave.
You can put a PVC union and separate and reconnect when needed.
The ball you used was it solid rubber or plastic like a whiffle ball
Solid rubber.
I made similar in texas in 2006
Smaller pipes
Used it for my solar well for storage
I have chained 44 barrels to each other. I show some in my first greenhouse video. I'll make a video soon.
Yes sir! Fantastic breakdown of your system. These were the kinds of videos that made RUclips great (before it went to $#iT).
Glad you liked it!
Thank you so much.
Nice video! I’m going to be making a water system like this for watering my garden. So I’m assuming your drinking this water right? I’m just going to use mine for watering the garden.
Mine was next to my garden beds too. Mostly tomatoes plants in that area of garden. We have sand and the water drops after a rain in 15 minutes, but great soil, mostly river bottom sand.
How did you mount the toilet flange to the bottom to the barrel? Great Vid. Well done!
I cut the hole and added lots of silicone and used self tapping screws into the plastic. I also supported the barrel bottom before filing with water. I hope this helped. Thanks!
@@ArkansasPrepper Great idea! Thanks for the help! Aloha from Hawaii
This is great 👍 but what if you get that buildup of bacteria and fungi residue inside the tanks... do you disposal all of them?
I am using on my garden. Not drinking it.
Does water pressure increase by adding barrels or just by height?
awesome video you should be some sort of a host.
Agree!!!