So my new rain barrel is finally installed. Yes, this is my contribution to save our planet. I initially thought I would have to connect the RAIN CATCHER 4000 to one of the main spouts to get enough water. However, as I realized after the first major storm, enough rain water gets collected just from the porch roof in one hour.
I used a patio stone and some gravel to build a somewhat level base. Then, I removed a section of the spout so that the bottom edge of the spout is about 2 inches above the screen. This will be just enough space to remove the screen.
I also anchored a short piece of pressure treated 1×6 with Tapcon screws to the brick. Then, I used some flexible copper strapping and 1 inch stainless screws to attach the barrel to the 1×6.
The Rain Catcher 4000 came with a clip for the hose but it kept coming undone so I fastened that with the copper strapping as well.
Finally, I weighed down the screen with a rock. The Rain Catcher 4000 probably looks strange in the front of the house but I plan to conceal it with a tall shrub.
Well, it was perfect timing. It is about to rain.
