Catching rainwater ( Archived) (12)

Mar 22, 2013 9:04 PM CST Catching rainwater
Harleyquinn
HarleyquinnHarleyquinnBetwixt the stix, Illinois USA10 Threads 1,707 Posts
Does anyone have a working knowledge of methods of catching rainwater?

I've been able to procure several food grade plastic 55 gallon drums.

I'm just wondering if anyone has any experience or knowledge of the best way to get it from the downspout to the barrels?

I'd like to hook up 2 barrels per downspout.

Mosquito control IS a big concern too!!


Got any ideas????

I'd appreciate any helpful suggestions!!!

My thanks in advance to any & all help!



SHANTIwine
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Mar 22, 2013 9:20 PM CST Catching rainwater
Aren't you the lucky one. I happen to be an expert on this endeavor.
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Mar 22, 2013 9:44 PM CST Catching rainwater
Harleyquinn
HarleyquinnHarleyquinnBetwixt the stix, Illinois USA10 Threads 1,707 Posts
ooby_dooby: Aren't you the lucky one. I happen to be an expert on this endeavor.





And???????






SHANTIwine
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Mar 22, 2013 9:47 PM CST Catching rainwater
Sorry I was searching for an old thread that has a lot of good info.
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Mar 22, 2013 9:53 PM CST Catching rainwater
sophiasummer
sophiasummersophiasummerNorthland, New Zealand112 Threads 6,528 Posts
Harleyquinn: Does anyone have a working knowledge of methods of catching rainwater?

I've been able to procure several food grade plastic 55 gallon drums.

I'm just wondering if anyone has any experience or knowledge of the best way to get it from the downspout to the barrels?

I'd like to hook up 2 barrels per downspout.

Mosquito control IS a big concern too!! Got any ideas????

I'd appreciate any helpful suggestions!!!

My thanks in advance to any & all help!
SHANTI



Hi Shanti

check this out


Sophprofessor
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Mar 22, 2013 9:55 PM CST Catching rainwater
venusenvy
venusenvyvenusenvyCalgary, Alberta Canada27 Threads 20,003 Posts
Check out Mother Earth News Harley...It has everything you need about alternative/life of the grid info...wine
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Mar 22, 2013 9:56 PM CST Catching rainwater
venusenvy
venusenvyvenusenvyCalgary, Alberta Canada27 Threads 20,003 Posts
venusenvy: Check out Mother Earth News Harley...It has everything you need about alternative/life of the grid info...


Ooops * off the gridgrin
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Mar 22, 2013 9:57 PM CST Catching rainwater
mijas36
mijas36mijas36Mijas Costa, Andalusia Spain313 Posts
Harleyquinn: Does anyone have a working knowledge of methods of catching rainwater?

I've been able to procure several food grade plastic 55 gallon drums.

I'm just wondering if anyone has any experience or knowledge of the best way to get it from the downspout to the barrels?

I'd like to hook up 2 barrels per downspout.

Mosquito control IS a big concern too!! Got any ideas????

I'd appreciate any helpful suggestions!!!

My thanks in advance to any & all help!
SHANTI

Dig a reservoir.I can lend you a shovel but I wont help you dig.
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Mar 22, 2013 9:58 PM CST Catching rainwater
sophiasummer
sophiasummersophiasummerNorthland, New Zealand112 Threads 6,528 Posts
venusenvy: Check out Mother Earth News Harley...It has everything you need about alternative/life of the grid info...


Hey Venus!
nice!
now can we turn it to wine laugh

wine

Soph
hug
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Mar 22, 2013 10:09 PM CST Catching rainwater
WESTERNSTAR1
WESTERNSTAR1WESTERNSTAR1†_ °_†, Cork Ireland8 Threads 5 Polls 3,490 Posts
hey handshake didnt read this thread
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Mar 22, 2013 10:18 PM CST Catching rainwater
venusenvy
venusenvyvenusenvyCalgary, Alberta Canada27 Threads 20,003 Posts
sophiasummer: Hey Venus!
nice!
now can we turn it to wine



Soph


ow thats a nice thought! hmmm daydream wine
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Mar 22, 2013 11:50 PM CST Catching rainwater
Harleyquinn
HarleyquinnHarleyquinnBetwixt the stix, Illinois USA10 Threads 1,707 Posts
Thanks everyone!

Sorry ooby for getting impatient on you.

Mijas I already have the 55 gallon barrels no need to dig!

Thanks Venus & Sophia you fine ladies will get the first cases of wine! You know, when/if I ever figure out how to turn the water to wine, other than the conventional way.
I'll have 22 barrels, so that'd be a LOT of grapes to stomp. Of course if you ladies would be willing to come over kick off your shoes & hem up your skirts & do the stomping, I'll start looking for grapes right now!!wink grin


SHANTIwine wine
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