Can I use Aquamira Technologies Water Treatment Drops in the barrel to purify the rain water or will in hurt the integrity of the barrel ?
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I am not aware of that product. I have used bleach in mine and it seems to be fine. I do get algae so it does need some attention.
625035
Yes. It does not contain petroleum like a bug and ttar remover (which I prefer for this purpose). When you use a mechanical buffer with this compound, sap and bird will com off. In general,I've always found water and elbow greese the best way to remove bird droppings.
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I use in my Vick's cool mist humidifier that is filterless. I drop in the water tank. No problem with dropping in or removing to change.Can always call the manufacturer to check too.
1229860
i threw mine out and bought a wayne electric pump for less then $50 . i use it in my rain barrels the cord on the motor reaches well out side of the barrels for disconnecting, however i picked up a remote controlwhich makes it very safe handling. i had up to a 100 foot hose connected to this pump for watering.
1735126
Yes, you just link the two barrels together. Fiskars Rain Barrel Connector Kit (59606935).
1906750
Water drops tend to cling to surfaces, including the inside surface of the downspout. So most of the water goes into the barrel; it only goes down the spout when it's raining hard.
2057113
If the bbs impact over soft material, you can pick up and be reused. When hit over hard materials it break or crack, then when you reuse it clog the barrel
1708667
Theoreticaly yes. As long as its pure rainwater and hasn't been contaminated it should be fine. That would depend on method of collection though. When in doubt distilled water is a cheap and safe solution. Tap water is a big no as is anything with high mineral content. I would avoid downspout collected water.
545305
I wouldn't worry about it. However, if you insist, you can unscrew the cartridge and drain the water and let it air dry. It's not difficult.
601457
I have not tried using this system with water. However, silica dust would be heavier than woodworking dust. It seems to work better on heavier particles. I filled it to about 9 gallons with micro woodworking dust and the filter was clean. I do not see why you could not use it with water, but I would recommend using the 5 gallon plastic bucket instead of the metal 10 gallon bucket (which is steel and more expensive).
399460
No, it cannot be attached above the rain barrel. The water going to the barrel will overfill and the pressure of the water on the fill tube will cause it to leak or break. Instructions received specificaly say top of rain barrel should not be past the input tube.
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yes, using tap water with the cartridge should be just fine. The reason for the cartridge is basically to avoid white mist that's typically associated with ultrasonic humidifiers. hope this helps...
1955449
Consider attaching a rain saucer to a barrel, just search for the rainsaucer website. Pretty nifty!
873585
Yes, once the barrel is full, any excess rainwater continues down the spout (assuming you're using a barrel with a sealed lid, not something like a hinged-lid garbage can).
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We used a drain pipe for awhile but cut it off above the hole. So I would say yes, unless you are thinking of putting it inside. Now I bought rain chains for my barrels, a much prettier and nicer sound when it rains. The top makes a nice container for a water lily if you add a little soil.
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The rain barrel I purchased had a built-in spout, so I did not need to cut the hose... if you're going to cut a hose, perhaps an old garden hose would do the trick. The material is very study, so don't think it would be wise to cut. Hope this helps.
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I am not familiar with all the brands and configurations of rain barrels. On a basic level, this spigot goes through a hole in the barrel, so if you have a predrilled hole you need to be sure it is smaller than the diameter of this spigot or it will leak. In terms of linking barrels, we have joined two as noted in my review and it works well. Don't know if this helps you or not.