Have this exact barrel from the previous homeowner, I wouldn't have gotten it personally but trying to make the most out of it. Just ordered the replacement, thank you for that. I'm going to fill the bottom with rocks for stability and to avoid the big ol waste reservoir in the bottom. Thank you!
I have a similar rain barrel with the spigot well above the bottom. I just attached a short section of hose on the inner side of the spigot. The open end of the hose sits in the bottom of the barrel and acts as a siphon. The barrel is now able to empty completely. A screened hose washer filters out any debris that might clog the hose.
I have a Fiskar's barrel, and I'm ready to replace the broken spigot handle for the third time. I'm going to try your way rather than use the same replacement Fiskars spigot.
It seems to me that the debris that collects in the bottom of your barrel will settle below the water level, making it less likely to interfere with letting water out of your barrel. Design? Since you keep yours (as do I) on cinder block, if you decide to drill another hole lower, be sure you're on a flat part of the barrel...too much curve = more leaks.
That's a good point on the debris. It does have a diverter though which came with the rainbarrel so there shouldn't be much there to begin with. I'm probably just going to leave it as is.
Now that I've seen that you have used the teflon tape you should have used much more what you used might have stopped it for now but its a very thin seal and won't likely last long.👍✌️
Have this exact barrel from the previous homeowner, I wouldn't have gotten it personally but trying to make the most out of it. Just ordered the replacement, thank you for that. I'm going to fill the bottom with rocks for stability and to avoid the big ol waste reservoir in the bottom. Thank you!
I have a similar rain barrel with the spigot well above the bottom. I just attached a short section of hose on the inner side of the spigot. The open end of the hose sits in the bottom of the barrel and acts as a siphon. The barrel is now able to empty completely. A screened hose washer filters out any debris that might clog the hose.
That's a great idea! Thanks!
Even though you didn't need the other parts of the kit you still should have used the teflon tape it just makes it a much better seal.🙂👍✌️
I have a Fiskar's barrel, and I'm ready to replace the broken spigot handle for the third time. I'm going to try your way rather than use the same replacement Fiskars spigot.
A heavy duty metal one will last much longer than the plastic ones so I think you will like it better.
It seems to me that the debris that collects in the bottom of your barrel will settle below the water level, making it less likely to interfere with letting water out of your barrel. Design? Since you keep yours (as do I) on cinder block, if you decide to drill another hole lower, be sure you're on a flat part of the barrel...too much curve = more leaks.
That's a good point on the debris. It does have a diverter though which came with the rainbarrel so there shouldn't be much there to begin with. I'm probably just going to leave it as is.
Also, weight. I'm guessing that below that level, the barrel can take flight in a good storm.
Now that I've seen that you have used the teflon tape you should have used much more what you used might have stopped it for now but its a very thin seal and won't likely last long.👍✌️
Yup. That's what came to mind for me too👍