Down spout rain barrel diverters how to#
Down spout rain barrel diverters manual#
Down spout rain barrel diverters series#

In other words, water is routed to the rain barrel when the damper is switched one way, or to the downspout when the damper is switched in the other direction. It has a damper inside which you can manually change to open or close the water flow to one leg or the other.

Down spout rain barrel diverters series#

One leg of the diverter connects in series with your gutter, the other leg routes water to your rain barrel. Y connector gutter diverter – This diverter looks like an upside down letter 'y'. The rain barrel can be located off to the side of the diverter depending on the length of the hose. The hose must be removed from the rain barrel during winter and can be closed off with a cap. When the rain barrel is full, the pressure of the water automatically redirects water back down the normal route of the gutter to your downspout. In series diverter with automatic hose diversion – This diverter connects in series with your gutter, but a hose connected off the side of the diverter routes rainfall into the rain barrel by entering another hose connection at the top of the rain barrel or to an overflow connection at the top of the rain barrel.

This type of diverter requires the rain barrel to sit directly underneath the door to capture the rainfall when open. Close the diverter door before winter to prevent water from entering your rain barrel. We recommend an appropriate sized overflow hose on your rain barrel, to handle the excess rainfall when your rain barrel fills up and the diverter remains open.

Down spout rain barrel diverters manual#

In series galvanized steel diverter with manual open/close option – This diverter connects in series with your gutter and has a door which can be easily opened to allow water into your rain barrel or into the downspout when closed. Here is a list of some diverter options (click on thumbnail for a larger photo): Occasionally the diverter, rain barrel screen, or the interior of the rain barrel must be cleaned of debris and sediment. In either case, we recommend you infiltrate the excess rainfall from the overflow or downspout to a rain garden, and away from your foundation. Some folks have gutters which capture large amounts of rain fall very quickly, and the diverter or overflow must be able to handle these larger amounts.

Down spout rain barrel diverters how to#

Factors to consider when choosing a diverter are: the location and distance of your rain barrel from you gutter, the size and shape of your gutter, where the water will overflow once the rain barrel is filled, and how to disconnect the rain barrel in winter. You must follow the manufacture installation instructions since they are not provided here. We are not endorsing a particular diverter product because there are so many options, the choice is really yours.

You can do this with a diverter. The diverter you choose depends on several factors, so we hope this information will provide some guidance. One question we get about rain barrels is how to route water from the gutter into the rain barrel. Your purchase not only supports The Conservation Foundation, but your are also making a local purchase from a local manufacturer. We make it easy for individuals to purchase recycled food grade rain barrels online at a discount in an array of colors and options through our rain barrel link thanks to our rain barrel sales partner Upcycle Products. The Conservation Foundation has a great rain barrel program.