How to Install a Gravity Rain Barrel Drip Irrigation System | DIY Raised Bed Project

Rainwater harvesting with rain barrels is rapidly becoming a mainstay in home gardens. One of the best ways to utilize your collected water is by connecting it to a Drip Irrigation system.

Special thanks to Hummingbird Estates in Jacksonville, Oregon.

*Tools used:*
- 🔨 Hammer
- ✂️ Scissors

*Parts list:*
_Head Assembly:_

_Tubing:_

_Emitters:_

_Fittings:_

_Misc.:_

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
01:09 - What You'll Need to Get Started
06:43 - Elevating the Rain Barrel
07:00 - Installing Head Assembly
08:27 - Installing Drip Tape
12:06 - Installing Button Drippers
15:48 - Flushing the System Before The First Watering Cycle
16:00 - Running the System For the First Time
17:09 - Recap

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[scottkinder]

After 2 solid days of Googling, I find this video which is exactly what I've been looking for. Well done sir! Just place my order!

[trohobbs]

Finally installed my drip irrigation into my raised beds which are 26 inches high. Used one rain barrel elevated at 4 feet and it carries 3 (4x8) feet beds that are spaced 3 feet apart !!!

[wolfgangwunschel-bp]

excellent: i didn't know, that a timer is also valid in gravitational irrigation systems !

[kylaswanson]

Thank you for the great video! I've wanted a drip system for so long but thought I couldn't do it because I use a rain barrel. I've already placed my order and I am super excited!

[joerotella]

Fantastic video! I've got three raised beds and a rain barrel and wanted to see how this could work with a drip system. I learned so much! I'll be ordering soon!

[murphdoesit]

This is so good. The editing, the speaking, the advice. Glad I found your channel!

[henrystyle]

Will be setting up a gravity drip system soon. I like the tape. Keeps the entire bed watered not just certain spots.

[bobmcgillivray]

This is ammazing! I did not realize you could run a drip irrigation system using rain barrels. I absolutely love your you videos, I have learnt some much. I now have a solution to paying for water. Thank-you.

[transworldbusinessadvisorsnc]

WOW! This guy is REALLY good. Excellent product and I am ordering tonight!

[intertrads]

Very well explained video, exactly what I was looking. I just make an order from you for an irrigation system. Thanks. Diego Lagos

[Paradoxical]

That is a very good video. Where do you get the plastic turn on valve that goes at the bottom on the rain barrel? I am in the process of setting mine up as we speak utilizing a steep hillside with the "barrel" elevated about 10 feet and will pipe in water from our regular water source with a float valve like the kind in a regular toilet bowl and I am using a black 40 gallon tote instead of the rain barrel.

[FreedomMountainHomestead]

just the video I was looking fer...starting to plan next years garden. I live Off Grid and want to use gravity drip system.

[abkulorto]

Excellent tutorial and explanation.Avid follower from Kenya.

[wolfgangwunschel-bp]

incredible, how fast you speak & work! we're more like our ex - stray cat: contemplating the beauty of the landscape, panorama, orchard... suppose, he admires my work!

[dertythegrower]

Perfect timing to do this one.. thank you again 👋

[wolfgangwunschel-bp]

i'll installate gravitational fed rain water drip system although i have already rainbird /toro automatic drip system w/ 5 solenoid valves fed by tap water for the reason of possible water restrictions due to drought & as a back up using rain water too.

[jenniferwalters]

Hello Adam! I am very interested in getting a rain barrel. Thank you for this.

[theanswer]

Love your video. Going to the store this week to create my system as well :) Can you tell more about the water consumption for a 2 x 1 m garden?

[Seesookipi]

Your videos are the BEST! Question: what are the pros & cons or best uses for 1/4” drip line vs. 1/4” drip tape. Thanks!

[dreamroomdesigns]

Love the system in the video. Seems like none of the links in the description work for the parts 😟