Diy Rain Barrel Cover

The number of pickets and length of rope we used are based on a barrel with a 75 inch circumference and may need to be adjusted for other barrel sizes.

Diy rain barrel cover. I used a hole saw bit for my drill to make these cuts. Insert one end of the hose into the diverter valve and the other through the barrel and into the inlet. Cover the filter holes. Start by placing your barrel on cinder blocks.

A rain barrel cover will cover up the barrel to keep mosquitoes from breeding and to keep other things out of the water. Your rain barrel is functional at this point but a wine barrel style cover will make it an addition to backyard settings that need not be hidden. Other rain barrels use glue to hold the hose bib spigot in place or they only tap the threads of the hose bib into the plastic wall of the barrel which will certainly wear out and leak. The compression fitting i have designed is superior to many other rain barrels.

Designed to give you the classic look of ceramic with the ease and durability of plastic the athena 80 gal rain barrel is made of rotomolded plastic which is able to withstand harsh temperature and won t chip fade or crack all algreen rain barrels are equipped with two overflows to allow for linking multiple barrels or installing with an algreen deluxe diverter kit the athena 80 is compatible with the algreen rain barrel pump kit for pressurized watering. The first step of construction was drilling five large drainage holes in the center of the lid. Drilling holes in the lid. Now do a little rain dance.

Cover the top of the plastic bin with landscape fabric or window screening to prevent mosquitoes from breeding in the water. The kit comes with a length of hose. Window screens step 1. 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.

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. Follow the simple steps below to make an effective top for your rain barrel. Water is heavy 55 gallons weighs 440 lbs so use 4x4 treated lumber for the legs and secure everything with construction screws or stainless steel lags. Constructing the diy rain barrel.

However you need something that will still allow the water to flow into the barrel. But if you want to use a wand or a spray nozzle you ll need to elevate the diy rain barrel on a stand for more water pressure. So as you can see there are lots of ideas out there on how to create your very own rain barrel water collecting system. Making the diy rain barrel was super simple.

Attaching a screen cover. Here are the steps that i used.