Collecting 800+ Gallons of Clean Water with a DIY Rainwater System 🌧️

[Quizack]

I illegally capture 5 gallons of rainwater every week. I’m a bit of an outlaw TBH.

[sevenfacedsin]

Imagine living in a country so free that it is illegal to catch rainwater.

[DesertVox]

Imagine living in a so-called 'free' country where you have to specify that the rain that falls on your property is 'legally' captured.. imagine the level of red tape on every little thing.

[marioserafin]

"Legally capture" rain water wtf?

[bridget]

I can't wait for the full build video.

[MichaelMiller-lkzc]

Just to be sure it's understood: It's OK for the garden, as you described, but this water is not potable without further mechanical and/or chemical purification due to contamination from bird and bat feces.

[thirdmanout]

The collected water is great for "gray water" use. Many places use in-ground cisterns for just such a purpose.

[judithyoast]

Now the only thing missing where I live in Texas, is some rain!

[annaarnold]

This looks great. Thanks for sharing with us.

[onlyoneamong]

Beautiful water and it's free from nature! People in areas with inconsistent rain patterns, like states in the Southwest, should implement this system to save water for potential dry spells.

[thisoldproperty]

I've a 10, 000 liter rainwater tank which in turn supplies all my needs each year. No mains required. Filtration system is required.

[TaniaCastilo]

Well done for this amazing invention mate! I like it❤

[loril.mangold]

depending on your Shingles, on your roof, some were used with asbestosis so be sure and Don't drink it

[TheBearsLair]

Why would you need to filtrate rain water at all for solely watering your plants and grass? I get it if for human consumption…

Great video!

[danlboom]

What is this "legally capture rain water" stuff?
Rain from the sky is Free!

[jsimon]

Testing some 30 years ago revealed that the first 10 minutes of rainfall flushes 90% of the sediment.

[olemo]

I live in the area only rain 3 months a year the rest of the year rarely, I need to know your system you built ASAP. thank you

[brucebashaw]

Rain water is good for washing clothes and bedding not to mention being used for bath water. It will also make your hair shine

[robgal]

You made a siphon with your overflow pipe, once it starts draining all the water will be pulled from the system. You need a vent in the highest point of the overflow pipe.

[Blessed..Teach.God]

Best believe that's not (only) an alternate garden watering system - smart man.