Oatey 14209 Mystic Rainwater Collection System Review

I bought two of them, one on each side of the house.
They both work identical and both collect very little water.

[steveroberts]

Thank you for posting this - I was prepared to buy this product. Think I'll "by-pass" getting it.
Also - surprised to hear several posters saying you installed this improperly. Uh... it doesn't appear too complicated; just put it on your downspout and it should work! This isn't a rocket booster.

[JAMESSMITH-fnkx]

I bought this but have not installed it. This confirms my concerns. Thanks for doing this.

[tracyhau]

Thank you so much for sharing, saw your video right before I install it.

[InsomniacReviews]

I agree with this review. I had to seal the two piece design because it would overflow at the seam if the rain was heavy.

[johnfitchyouttube]

Accurate review. I put the diverter's hose in one bucket. I put another under the downspout. During a mild rain the ratio was terrible. MAYBE 1/4 of the water was diverted. Sending them back.

[privatedata]

Thanks Dude . I think most products never get tested before marketing these days . You video made my decision easy, don't buy !

[br]

Tony Nameless, Sorry to tell you this but your rain diverter is not installed correctly. I have two of these units and they work great. Fills up my rain barrels far more quickly than I'd expected. Very pleased with them. Check and follow the instructions carefully. Success to you. 🙂

[ThatsTheCombinationOnMyLudgage]

This seems like an easy fix. Can you get foam to create a seal with an oring

[nadamsga]

I replied to your comment on my video. Then watched your video... here's your issue; your Oatey is small pipe configuration, which is oppositely fixed from mine unit. So, water shouldn't bubble up over that rim at all. This makes me think you have some sort of a blockage. Then I saw how you connected the Oatey pipe to the Aggie Cube. Your Oatey pipe fits snuggly in the cube with a seal. You are likely having pressure issues. There's no where for forced air to go, but back out the Oatey collection tube where the water should be coming in. Causing bubbles and forcing water back out. Create a screened vent at the top of your tank and it will fill up as it should.

[grahammjyt]

I just bought one of these, then found this review. Upon examining my parts in the box, I could potentially see getting the reviewers results IF the upper down spout is inserted too far into the upper part of the diverter. If it is inserted near the outside catch ring, I can totally see how you would get this result. Remember, this is theory as I have not installed mine yet but will do so.

[Pegasus]

Put a glove or a balloon on the opening on the way down with a little bit of the slot left over. Now it won’t depend on surface tension.

[JB-B]

I had the same idea with the 100% block off to divert the water to the tank but I can’t seem to find one like that by chance did you came across one ? 1:24

[LevelDroneRCX]

It’s only 20 bucks it does work, works good on not to rainy days also

[randyramirez]

I wish I’d seen this first. I purchased and installed. I do not recommend this product either. For same reasons described in this video.

[AliceAnnVanBuskirk]

If there is a huge amount of rain at one time, will the diverted handle it or will the majority of the rain bypass the diverted and go straight down the downspout? I’m not collecting rain, just want to divert from the underground system to the driveway.

[rickvan]

Mine does that when it's clogged. Otherwise it works well.

[chaseholladay]

What product would be better besides getting rain gutter parts?

[aloysiusbailey]

I just watched your review and I support what u say.. However, it is so simple to rectify...just heat the inside panels and you will get more room for rainwater to pass ..

[markcheatwood]

Yes I had one it did the same thing, it is a p of s !

[JS-tovc]

this review is true after buying from Home depot. Losing about 25% through the big center gap to the ground. Also needed to buy my own hose clamp and silicone sealant for barrel hole.