Ganging 5 Rain Barrels for HUNDREDS of GALLONS of Free Water

Using some easy to find plumbing fittings you can gang together any number of rain barrels to increase irrigation sources for gardens in out of the way areas.
Parts list for ganging 5 water barrels the same way I did.
5- 3/4 inch PVC Bulkhead Fitting
5- 3/4 inch x 3/4 inch x 3/4 inch Tee Fittings
8- 3/4 inch Male Adapters
1- 3/4 inch Male Plug
1- 3/4 inch shut off valve
1- 3/4 inch male pipe thread to male hose thread adapter
1- 10' length of 3/4 inch PVC pipe
1 can of PVC primer/cleaner
1 can of PVC cement
what ever kind of downspout diverter you desire. They make them in many different varieties.

[mattl]

OK, just seconds in and this guy is awesome! that workbench on a cart is the coolest thing I have ever seen!

[ellensedge]

that fishing the bulkhead fitting through the barrel is GENIUS Simple! I have always avoided the blue barrel because I couldn't figure out how to work the inside piece, you just saved me a fortune! Thanks!!!

[tendaniels]

Never thought, i could got so much knowledge from a video. You are a great teacher.

[aaronspanton]

That is genius with the bulkhead fitting and string. Never would have thought of that!

[viking]

Great setup you have there! I'm from Johannesburg( South Africa ) we have had water shortages for the past 2 year due to failing infrastructure i was looking for barrels on google and somehow I got to this video, genius way of getting that fitting through that hole, I will most definitely make use of the video
Thank you

Cool workbench and tool cart 😎

[johnsonbar]

This idea of the water barrels is absolutely the coolest thing I've ever seen. You da man!

[allannguyen]

First saw the workbench on the cart was wow and the fishing was omg. Thank you for saving future headaches.

[letsmeditatetogether]

Thanks. So many reasons why I needed to watch this video.... Really thanks so much...

[Gmastertech]

That string trick is just what I needed !!

[dougmoore]

my maid buy all the parts for me at home depot and she assembled by watching your video....

[knarlyknuckles]

I absolutely love the mobile work cart/table! That's on my list of must haves now. Great idea to manage outdoor projects.

[vukileadonsi]

Instantly subscribed, you're a genius. I am African, all I needed is you sir, my water problems are all solved. Thank you so much. But I want to see the finished project.

[robertlong]

You should add a pvc union between each rain barrel. Then you will be able to separate the barrels for cleaning or in a cold climate to be able to store the barrels upside down for winter.

[SuperLooneyrooney]

Thanks for showing the details and "tricks" on how you set this up. Many just show the final set up wo showing much details of how they constructed it.

[knotdavewalker]

hello, I installed a similar system, but instead of connecting by a plumbing system with the costs involved, I use a syphon system from one barrel to the next barrel. It does work, I found it out on YouTube, not having any holes ensures no leaks and it is very easy to increase capacity with an extra barrel and you can very easily remove a barrel for cleaning. Try it with 2 pop bottle and some plastic pipe, move the bottles up and down and see what happens.

[myblues]

I came here to watch how you did your rain barrel setup and ended up really liking you portable work bench and making one for myself also. 😃

[jeannainnc]

Love your attention to detail. The parts list is a wonderful help. Your water system is practical and attractive.

[TheRusscarr]

lots of useful knowledge here. great teacher. Socks with Crocs, love the mobile workbench.

[rafaelquinones]

Thanks for the string trick! If you turn the Teflon tape around as you unwind it from the spool it will remain tight giving you more control as well.

[catalpasymbiote]

Thank you for documenting and sharing this procedure, and your wealth of knowledge on it. Now, about that mobile work bench.... can I see more on that? I've been needing to build one for my table saw and miter saw (probably two separate ones).