Comments on: Not the best rain barrel in world but it works! http://www.buildabarrel.com/2007/07/21/not-the-best-rain-barrel-in-world-but-it-works/ Everything about rain barrels Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:00:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Kyle http://www.buildabarrel.com/2007/07/21/not-the-best-rain-barrel-in-world-but-it-works/comment-page-1/#comment-745 Kyle Wed, 06 May 2009 14:58:54 +0000 http://www.buildabarrel.com/2007/07/21/not-the-best-rain-barrel-in-world-but-it-works/#comment-745 Tools: -Drill -1" paddle bit -jigsaw Supplies: -barrel -plastic spigot 3/4inch (Ace Hardware $2.49) -flex spout used to route the guttering to the barrel ($3 at home depot) I used the blue barrel because like you said, the white is blinding and also the blue doesn't let light through. 1. Use the paddle bit to drill a 1 inch hole then thread the spigot. Use a little silicon if you have it (don't buy, keep this project cheap) but it's not necessary as the plastic fits tight enough not to leak. 2. Decide where you want the inlet and mark it using the flex tubing as a template. 3. Use the paddle bit to drill a starter hole then use the jigsaw to cut out the inlet. 4. Cut the guttering off making sure not to cut to high above where the barrel will sit or the flex tubing won't reach the barrel inlet. 5. Reuse the downspout that is cut off and install it as the overflow. Using it as a template, marke an area two inches from the top of the barrel then use the jigsaw to cut out the hole for the overflow. 6. Flip over the cut piece of guttering so the elbow fits in the overflow hole and use a couple of wood screws and inprovise a strap (plumbers tape, wire) to secure the overflow to the barrel. 7. Done. Tools:
-Drill
-1″ paddle bit
-jigsaw

Supplies:
-barrel
-plastic spigot 3/4inch (Ace Hardware $2.49)
-flex spout used to route the guttering to the barrel ($3 at home depot)

I used the blue barrel because like you said, the white is blinding and also the blue doesn’t let light through.

1. Use the paddle bit to drill a 1 inch hole then thread the spigot. Use a little silicon if you have it (don’t buy, keep this project cheap) but it’s not necessary as the plastic fits tight enough not to leak.

2. Decide where you want the inlet and mark it using the flex tubing as a template.

3. Use the paddle bit to drill a starter hole then use the jigsaw to cut out the inlet.

4. Cut the guttering off making sure not to cut to high above where the barrel will sit or the flex tubing won’t reach the barrel inlet.

5. Reuse the downspout that is cut off and install it as the overflow. Using it as a template, marke an area two inches from the top of the barrel then use the jigsaw to cut out the hole for the overflow.

6. Flip over the cut piece of guttering so the elbow fits in the overflow hole and use a couple of wood screws and inprovise a strap (plumbers tape, wire) to secure the overflow to the barrel.

7. Done.

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