DIY: EarthMinded Rain Barrel Diverter Kit!!!!

This was very simple and easy to hook up and I love everything about it.

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[dsmith]

Great comment on meeting up, I use the parking lot of a local bank and always point out the fact that they have security cameras.

[mikeunum]

Very well done the rain water collecting barrel. I do this for years and i have spared a lot of money about that in the last 20 years.

[sharonbarker]

Plain and simple…great job. Looking forward to watching the connection tank video.

[Davidmc]

Something to add you might like.

One big positive of collecting rain water is that it contains varying amounts nitrogen which of course your plants love. If you add in plant material in your rain barrel you'll start a plant tea. It's a great use for grass clippings but use a variety of green matter for other nutrients. That will really boost the nitrogen in your water giving you free fertilizer. I'm comfortable working with compost teas a have a rain barrel full with worm juice and plant material fermenting (I kid you not) for a strong fertilizer. You might find it helpful and get even better results in your garden.

Thanks for making the video too, I enjoyed it.

[nnoncan]

Great demo. Was wondering about this kkit... your demo helped me to decide to buy one. Also the tip on the Reverse drilling... Great! Thanks

[belindabatdorf]

I totally love the way you remind people about safety in meeting up. Got my food grade barrels on craig's list 8.00 each

[jimmobley]

Changing the direction the drill spins is a good tip.

[jolox.]

Thanks for the informative video! I am hoping to put in a rain barrel soon and this is very helpful! I've hear putting vegetable oil will prevent mosquito larvae from breathing as the oil floats on the top and blocks them from getting air? Maybe a little olive oil? Wish me luck! Also good luck to you! I'm going to subscribe to support your channel!

[screaminscott]

I believe that diverter supposed to go in the side of the downspout not the front.

[toddcampbell]

Great content, and great work! Looking forward to any follow ups that you might have.

[icutfilm]

Beware! Dont buy this if your barrel inlet is on the top of your barrel because eventually your barrel will overflow. There iis no shut-off. This diverter requires a side inlet to your barrel, that allows gravity to stop it from overflowing. They do not explain that in their information.

[chucklobaito]

I live in the area and would love to see your setup

[ITWorksSoftware]

I have that same blue barrel. I was curious to see if you were going to add a spigot on the bottom of the blue barrel and how you would do it, but you used a different barrel. The top of those blue barrels are completely sealed so I was wondering how anybody can add a a spigot onto that barrel when you can’t get inside the barrel.

[Brentw]

How long did it take to fill up the barrel like that?

[terryduschinski]

So, my interest in a rain barrel is primarily to stop erosion. I don't see how a donut-shaped object diverts ALL the water into the rain barrel? It seems like a portion would flow into the outer rim and then into the barrel while water coming down the middle of the spout would bypass the rain barrel off ramp. What am I missing? Maybe you're trying to catch just a portion? Thanks for your help.

[bridgettewood]

Put a peice of panty hose over that screen to keep them nasty mosquito's OUT🎉😊God bless.