Some
users wish to connect multiple rain barrels together to optimize
water storage from a single downspout. This can be done by
replacing the assembled "L" connection of the 2nd
overflow barrel with a "T" connector available from
Spruce Creek Co. This fitting allows you to connect any number
of barrel in series through the overflow located on the back
of each barrel. The exit overflow of the last barrel will
remain available to disperse any excess rain water once all
the barrels are full. The "T" connector and linking
instructions are both available below.
Although
connecting barrels is a useful tool, we do suggest that rain
barrel users should consider utilizing multiple downspouts
on their home to maximize the catchment volume their roof
can provide.
linking
barrels with "overflow T connector"
Two
or more barrels can be connected together by replacing
the overflow fitting on Barrel 2 with a special T Connector.
1. Locate 1st barrel in position desired under downspout.
2. Position 2nd barrel next to it, preferably less than
1 foot away.
3. Remove the overflow hose and fitting from barrel 2.
(unscrew)
4. Thread the new T connector into the second barrel (and
turn until the two open ends are horizontally parallel
to ground).
5. Now attach overflow hose from Barrel 1 to closest side
of the T connector on Barrel 2. Cut hose as necessary
to prevent unnecessary slack between barrels.
6. Take the original overflow hose removed from barrel
2, and connect to the other side of the T connector. Please
note that there is a small screen that is located between
the original ‘L’ fitting and the overflow hose
that was on barrel 2. Remove this screen and insert between
hose and T connector (exit side) to prevent insect and
animal entry into the barrel from the overflow.
7. Turn the T connector on barrel 2 so that it is slightly
higher on the exit side than it is on the entry side.
By doing this, water will flow into the 2nd barrel (until
full) rather than flowing straight through the connection.
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T-Connector
for
Linking 2 Rain Barrels
$15.00
Works only with
Spruce Creek Rainsaver
Includes Shipping anywhere
in the Contiguous US
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