Rain Barrel System | CHEAP Water Capacity Upgrade

UPDATE: For a deeper understanding about this system, check out my other video:    • Rain Barrel System | EXPLAINED   Have you ever wanted to collect rain water to use for your garden, well in this video, Robert walks you through his process for upgrading his 35-gallon rain barrel system to a 120-gallon rain collection system. Robert also demonstrates his process for converting Earthminded's diverter to work with PVC for a custom rain collection inflow pipe. Link To Platform Dimensions: https://greentechtown.gumroad.com/l/o... Links To Parts: Rain Barrel Base Parts: ► 12"x8"x16" Concrete Blocks (3x): Home Depot/Lowes ► 8"x8"x16" Concrete Blocks (3x): Home Depot/Lowes ► 2"x4"x8" Pressure Treated Wood (2x): Home Depot/Lowes ► 3" Exterior Screws: Home Depot/Lowes Rain Diverter Kit (Pick The Correct One For Your Size DownSpout): ► 3"x 4" Downspout: https://amzn.to/3u66xOV ► 2"x 3" Downspout (what I have in the video): (https://www.amazon.com/EarthMinded-Ra...) Rain Barrel Bulkhead Fitting: ► Hydro Flow Bulkhead Fitting: https://monstergardens.com/hydro-flow... ► 3/4" Bulkhead Fitting (alternative source): https://www.indoorgardens.com/product... PVC Parts: (Most of these parts you can buy from a home improvement store, but here are some online links) ► 3/4" 90 Degree Elbow: https://amzn.to/3r32GjD ► 3/4" Coupling: https://amzn.to/3j5hXMD ► 3/4" PVC Ball Valve: https://amzn.to/3Kivrk0 ► 3/4" PVC Close Riser: https://www.homedepot.com/p/3-4-in-x-... ► 3/4" PVC Tee: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Charlotte... ► 3/4" PVC Male Hose Fitting: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Orbit-3-4... ► 3/4" PVC Female Hose Fitting: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Orbit-3-4... ► 3/4" PVC Female Hose Fitting (alternative source): https://www.amazon.com/Orbit-53360-Sl... ► 3/4" PVC 90 Degree MPT Fitting: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Charlotte... ► PVC Conduit Clamp: https://amzn.to/36ZIA37 ► PVC All In One Cement: https://amzn.to/3LCzrfs ► PVC Pipe Cutter: https://amzn.to/37dlndt ► Teflon Tape: https://amzn.to/3NYoSFM Other Parts: ► Silicone Sealant: https://amzn.to/3E3OCvT ► Caulk Gun (for applying silicone sealant): https://amzn.to/3jfj0tn ► Sandpaper: https://amzn.to/3DSgK52 ► Level: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Empire-Tr... ► 1-1/8" Spade Drill Bit: https://amzn.to/3uUcw8A ► Speed Square: https://amzn.to/3NWdcTG ► Sediment Filter: https://amzn.to/3uh4BDg ► Plastic Spray Paint: https://amzn.to/3xcV3Lw ► Insect Netting: https://amzn.to/37nCFEP ► Step Bit: https://amzn.to/3x8CJmP ► Velcro Ties: https://amzn.to/3JiNxkA ► Zip Ties (alternative to velcro ties): https://amzn.to/3NTtuNa Video Links: -Float Switch Installation:    • CHEAP Rain Barrel Float Switch | DIY Water...   -PVC Drip Irrigation:    • PVC Drip Irrigation System | EASY DIY   -Transfer Pump Installation:    • Rain Barrel System | CHEAP Water Pump Setup   -Solar System Setup:    • Rain Barrel Solar Panel System Upgrade   Video Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:27 Remove Old Setup 1:00 Rain Barrel Platform 3:03 Installing Outflow Connections 4:00 Installing Inflow Connection 4:56 Installing Inflow PVC Pipe 6:39 Installing Rain Diverter 7:42 Installing Outflow PVC Pipe 9:53 Installing Sediment Filter 11:00 Testing The System 11:43 Painting PVC Pipe 12:14 Installing Venting 13:12 Float Switch 13:37 Rain Test If you would like to support GreenTechTown and our channel, please check out:   / greentechtown   ---------------------------------------------------------- Any links to services or products may be affiliate links that give GreenTechTown a small commission at no cost to you, and with no influence on the content. As an Amazon Associate, GreenTechTown earns from qualifying purchases. Website - http://greentechtown.com Instagram -  / greentechtown   Facebook -   / greentechtown   Patreon -   / greentechtown   Note: All information provided by GreenTechTown is furnished only for entertainment/educational purposes only. You agree that use of this information is at your own risk and hold GreenTechTown harmless from any and all losses, liabilities, injuries or damages resulting from any and all claims.