RainWater Harvesting Lessons Learned

Learn from my mistakes! You do NOT have to make the same mistakes. This RainWater Harvesting Lessons Learned video outlines some of the mistakes I made when putting in a rain water harvesting system so you can learn from my mistakes. This video covers how to properly bend downspouts, sizing of the first flush system drainage holes, moving water away from structures, use extra glue on your first flush system, design an overflow mechanism into your system, paint the totes black, and put bigger holes in the IBC Tote caps. Our Amazon Links are a little further down in the description with the required disclaimers. See some of our other Rainwater Harvest videos here: DIY Rainwater Harvesting System:    • DIY Rainwater Harvesting System   Large Rainwater Harvesting System Design:    • Large Rainwater Harvesting System   Rainwater Harvesting Lessons Learned:    • RainWater Harvesting Lessons Learned   Rainwater Harvesting Winterization:    • Rainwater Harvesting Winterization   Rainwater Harvesting Spring Preparation:    • Rainwater Harvesting Spring Preparation   Large Rainwater Harvesting System Upgrade – 1200 Gallon to 4500 Gallon:    • Large Rainwater Harvesting System Upgrade   First Flush Downspout Water Diverter Product Review:    • First Flush Downspout Water Diverter Produ...   Leaf Eater Product Review:    • Leaf Eater Product Review   Want to Help Out a Small Business?? If you are local you can support our small business by buying plants at https://greatescapefarms.com/plants-f.... You can also help us by shopping on Amazon just by going through our storefront! As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases. There is no additional cost to you! Our storefront at Amazon is located at this link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/greatesca.... Buying from either location helps our business produce more content for you. If you like this blog post and want to find out more about Great Escape Farms check out our Great Escape Farms Overview https://greatescapefarms.com/great-es.... Here you get an overview of all the wonderful stuff we are involved in. Also, sign up for our email list at the bottom of the linked page. Great Escape Farms is now on Patreon! You can support us for as little as $1. If you enjoy our work and want to help support us, please check out our Patreon page at:   / gef  . Auto Subscribe link    / @greatescapefarms   0:00 Introduction 0:30 Summary of Topics Covered 3:40 Color of the Tote Matters 4:35 Cap Issue with Large Rainfalls 6:04 Downspout Fit and Bending 7:29 First Flush Hole Size 8:37 First Flush Hole Clogged 10:37 Divert First Flush Drain away from Buildings 11:49 Use Extra Glue on First Flush 13:54 Design an Overflow Mechanism 14:39 Overflow Installed 16:30 Conclusion #rainwaterharvesting #rainwater #rainwatersystem