Make a Rain Barrel

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It’s easy to connect several barrels in series to increase capacity.

Connected at the top:

The overflow from one fills the next one. Each barrel needs a spigot. They can all be at the same level or not.

Connected at the bottom:

They function as one unit. They fill at the same level as water enters. Only one needs a spigot. They must be at the same level.

Introduction | A Few FAQs | Containers | Catchment | Getting The Water In | Getting The Water Out |
Dealing With Overflow | Sunscreen For Your New Friend | Locating Your Barrel | Mosquitoes | Daisy Chains