🌧️ Catch the Rain, Save the Day!
EarthMinded DIY Rain Barrel Diverter and Parts Kit (for 2 x 3 inch and 3 x 4 inch regular downspouts) is a state-of-the-art water collection system that allows you to convert any barrel or container into a rain barrel in minutes. A rain barrel can be located at any downspout around the home, garage or out-building to catch and store rainwater that can be used to water flowers, plants, lawns and landscaping, as well as for other outdoor chores. Rain barrels are an effective and environmentally friendly approach to water conservation and allow you to save water while reducing your water bill. Rain water does not contain chemical additives commonly found in tap water, making for healthier plants and soil. The patented FlexiFit diverter installs easily by drilling a single hole into any standard 2” x 3” or 3” x 4” rectangular downspout. The diverter sends rainwater directly into the barrel. Once the barrel is full, the diverter will automatically pass excess water through the downspout. The kit includes a spigot designed for filling watering cans and a connection for a soaker hose. TheFlexiFit diverter helps prevent mosquitoes, pests and algae-causing sunlight from entering the barrel. This diverter offers advantages over conventional top fill rain barrels that commonly overfill and flood with heavy rain, requiring permanent modifications to your downspout. The parts kit is designed for use with a suitable water tight container with lid or a sealed drum. It works with plastic and wooden barrels but is not designed for use with metal drums. The following tools are required to install the kit: drill, level, measuring tape, screw driver, pencil or marker, scissors, safety glasses, safety gloves. Please note that water capture percentage is reduced with 3” x 4” downspouts. We recommend measuring your rectangular downspout before ordering this product.
| Item Shape | Rectangular |
| Color | Black |
| Material | Plastic, Metal |
J**A
Simple and it works!
I purchased two of these and a connector kit. I used the two kits on two drains. One went into a single large barrel, the other into a single smaller barrel, that was then connected to a second. Total installation time - about two hours for both.All the parts and fittings you need to install these are in the bag. The instructions are clear. For tools you'll need an electric hand drill, a Phillips head drill bit and/or a Phillips head screw driver. I also used a couple small washers for the screws that hold the diverter in the drain. You may need a ladder - I didn't. I also recommend a tube of silicone sealant, like White Lightning Rubber and Roof sealant, comes in a 10 oz cartridge. Anything similar caulking for sealing plumbing type fittings and leaks would work. I only used a small amount.Couple points - I had the correct size drain for this but the fit of the diverter into the draing was very tight. Make sure to file away any rough spots around the hole after you drill out the drain hole. I added a small ring of sealant around the interior ring part that presses againt the drain. Squeeze the rubber part to fit it in smoothly, and give it a couple twists and moosh it in. It fit but bulged out a little - I gave it a couple more twists, and put the screws in with the washer - they added some additional holding pressure around the screws against the rubber. Wipe away any excess sealant - you're done.On the second one I tried trimming away a small amount of the edge of the rubber piece that goes in the drain, as it was tight, too. It didn't make a big difference so I didn't trim it anymore and just repeated the process per the instructions, with a bead of sealant and adding washers with the screws.The tubes going into the barrels fit snug, I had no issues with that. After about 2 1/2 days of light drizzle all my barrels were filled to the brim. I changed out the diverters in the drains with the plugs provided, using the same screws and washers. Done.I also used a connector kit for the two barrel set up. I added a bead of silicone on the outer rim. Worked fine, they were easy to install.Overall, I was very pleased - no leaks on the first one, and some minor leaks on the second one that were so minimal I didn't worry about it.
J**S
Nice kit, great detailed instructions!
Simple to put together. Seems like good construction/ parts. Really nice complete kit. Had PVC spigots which I had read beforehand and actually preferred. Was a little worried that they might leak, but once tightened up they seem to be holding fine. Drill bits worked well with the plastic and aluminum downspout. My spouts are 2x3 so expect these will work well, but will need to wait for winter for our next rains. Also like the fact it will overflow back down the downspout if needed.Just bought a second kit for another downspout to setup another rain barrel on another downspout.
F**R
This kit came with good instructions and good materials
Because of the drought we decided to collect rain water this winter. We purchased this kit as our first attempt. This kit came with good instructions and good materials. It was certainly convenient for them to provide the hole saws necessary to install the system. We had one heavy storm that lasted 30 minutes and we were amazed that the entire 58 gallon barrel filled to the top. The system worked flawlessly.I would recommend following the instructions as they are shown. Any deviation would cause the system to not work as well. That would be the users fault and not the product.We decided that we needed to hook up a second barrel. We wanted to buy the Earthminded connector but I did not want to pay for another hole saw and the price was higher. We decided on another brand (Fiskars) to use for a connector. The difference was very noticeable. The Fiskars was a lower quality and we wanted a system that worked as well as the Earth Minded. We ended up buying the Earth Minded connector instead. I don't like having to pay for more hole saws for each kit. It would be nice to have the option not to buy them as it would obviously be cheaper. We intend to connect four more barrels and it would be great if the kits were cheaper.Either way the kit worked real well and I would highly recommend this product.
C**R
Catching Rain
I really love my new Rain Barrel! We happen to have a spare trash can that the prior homeowners left behind when we purchased the house so I put it to good use. It has a large capacity for storage of rain. The new attachments that came with this purchase attached very easily and the instructions provided were very simple to follow. I built a platform for it because the instructions said it would increase the flow pressure by raising the can. It all fit very nicely and I am extremely happy with my purchase! I highly recommend this kit as you can’t beat the price, quality or value for the money. I look forward to watering my garden with free caught rain.
J**T
Works Perfectly
Installed in about an hour which included sawing holes in the trash can we selected. Works perfectly. Takes rain from the sides of the inside of your downspout and channels it through a hose to your water receptacle. One very nifty feature is that if you follow the directions, the system will not overflow. Once a certian water level is reached, all the rain goes down the downspout. Very cool.
L**L
Better than the consumer grade train barrels
Easy assembly, great finish, no leaks.
E**.
Works great!
Highly recommend this product! This amazing kit has almost everything you need to add a rain barrel to your property, you just supply the barrel, labor, and some tools. Installation was a snap using the excellent instructions provided and there are also some very good YouTube videos to help if you need it. I bought a used white food grade barrel for $16.00, painted it a light tan (bad paint job) and set it on two cinder blocks capped with a 16"x16" concrete paver bought at a big box store. I installed it in about an hour, and later that afternoon it started raining. It rained throughout the night and by morning, the barrel was completely full! The diverter did it's job by filling the barrel, then sending the rest to the downspout. The only issue I had was tweaking the spigot & seal so it wouldn't leak/drip, but I got that fixed and now it's water tight and ready to provide rainwater to my garden. I'll soon be adding a second one to my other downspout.
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