Then attach a flex elbow from the gutter downspout to the hole in the top of the first barrel image 2.
How to redo gutter in winter rain barrel.
To do this drill a hole in the barrel a few inches from the bottom with a hole cutting bit the same diameter as the water barrel spigot.
We wrapped the thread of the spigot with plumbing sealing tape and screwed the valve into the barrel.
Clear debris from the barrel and the filter screen.
Debris from your gutters and downspout can get into the barrel and clogged gutters can prevent the water from running into the barrel.
Gutter diverter an attachment you can connect to a downspout to easily close off the water supply to the barrel and return it to a straight downspout once you aren t using the barrel over the winter or when it gets full.
Managing gutters with a rain barrel in order to keep your rain barrels in good working order you also need to make sure that your gutter system is not clogged either.
An empty barrel is a good opportunity to clear out the muck that can lead to mold and fungus growth.
Flexible gutter connects the downspout from the gutters on the garage to the rain barrel.
Lock in place with silicone to keep the system watertight image 3.
Replace rain spout diverter with a flexible extension to redirect downspout away from the house to avoid potential damage to the foundation.
Glue the overflow valve made from two elbows and a length of pvc pipe to the hole created on the left side of the first barrel image 1.
To do this prepare a solution of of a cup of distilled vinegar to a gallon of warm water and then add a teaspoon of a mild dishwashing detergent.
Connection of a rain barrel to the gutters of a building can be via a few methods.
Wash it clean with water and then you can even pour the solution on your lawn.