Is there any reason you can't drill holes along the length of the gutter, and add several rain chains? Leaving the original down spout at the end.
1615814
Your first chain will get most of the water and your last probably will not get any at all.
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I see no reason why you can not do this. Don't do so many you mess up the integrity of your gutters and take away from the beauty and fun of the rain chain itself.
1615816
I think you'd end up with a lot of dribble and not much flow if you did that.
1615817
I think that would defeat the purpose if it's even possible. The beauty of having just the chains especially to see how the water flows over them is beautiful.
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I set mine beneath the gutter on my patio cover, removed the downspout part of the gutter, added a rain chain to extend from the opening in the gutter down to the barrel, placed a fish weight on the end of the chain where it meets the barrel top (to keep the chain from shifting around with the wind or force of the falling water) and then I enjoy watching the rain travel right down the chain into the barrel. I did not make any holes in the barrel screen. There may be some splatter in a hard rain and when the barrel is full, but it is not really a problem.
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This is almost like a really thick piece of tape. I ended up using a sheet metal cutter to cut the length. A heavy duty scissor should work too. Just clean the surface and apply firmly, making sure there are no air gaps. I applied the tape to the outside of the gutter, and then used sealant inside the gutter to cover the hole (attached link). The tape acted as a surface where I could apply the sealant. I have gotten no leaks since. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006B6818/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I was afraid of the same thing since my shed has a low, sloped roof. It didn't turn out to be a problem since most of the holes are large enough to start the tool in at an angle. Also, you can just make sure the tallest tools go into the open front "clips".
2149626
NO. There is no holes to make. Please read the instruction booklet or go to the Homedics website.
1992787
You would have to make some modifications to the fittings, add elbows, etc. but it probably could be done. I would suggest calling the manufacturer and explain what you want to do. I'm sure they could guide you with the best solution. Good luck!
1601130
The gutter installer slips inside the gutter spout and hangs down through the opening. Then you just hook the rain chain onto it. Very easy.
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yes, but don't place it more than a few (2 or 3 in) above the rain barrel. make sure to put an overflow outlet in the final rain barrel or if connecting them in series.(0-0-0- the 0 = barrels and the - = connectors or outlet/overflow)
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My husband installed it, but from what he explained, that flap inside the gutter reroutes most of the water. It doesn't block the gutter completely during a rain, but generally the flow of water down the gutter is too much to reroute using a device like this. Even if it seems like a flimsy idea, we have had zero problems with our system. We live in north Texas where it doesn't rain a whole lot. Even so, in the first 10 minutes of our first moderate rain after installing this, the 50 gallon barrel filled up. Hope that helps.
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Part does not have pre-drilled holes in it. I believe the intent of the design is to bring drain tiling to the basin and pump it out from there. You would only need holes in the lower half of the basin if you are trying balance the ground water pressure and the basin. If you cement this the basin or physically hold it down (ie large rock on top)it wouldn't push up.
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I would suggest using the plastic bottom piece. Or, use that plastic piece to trace your own mounting template. My purchase was to replace a broken clogged faucet; so, my three holes were already drilled.
2159620
It is possible but a modification to the house could be made. You possibly could cut a hole in the back wall, or the back wall eliminated. A roof modification would have to be made to stop any leakage.
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Charlotte, if you're speaking of down spouts that run down the side of the house, then it will not fit into the 4 1/2 opening of the rain barrel. However, I have seen on a house that the rain barrel is pushed up against the house and the down spout just let's the water run into the opening of the lid without even touching it. Seems to work for them. I connected a plastic accordion type pipe (from Lowes) that is bendable and fit between my down spout and barrel opening. Equally importantly though, make sure you have an overflow tube and a place for the water to run. You wouldn't believe how fast this fills up. It works great! I would buy another one if I needed it. Good luck! Charlotte, if you're speaking of down spouts that run down the side of the house, then it will not fit into the 4 1/2 opening of the rain barrel. However, I have seen on a house that the rain barrel is pushed up against the house and the down spout just let's the water run into the opening of the lid without even touching it. Seems to work for them. I connected a plastic accordion type pipe (from Lowes) that is bendable and fit between my down spout and barrel opening. Equally importantly though, make sure you have an overflow tube and a place for the water to run. You wouldn't believe how... » Read More Charlotte, if you're speaking of down spouts that run down the side of the house, then it will not fit into the 4 1/2 opening of the rain barrel. However, I have seen on a house that the rain barrel is pushed up against the house and the down spout just let's the water run into the opening of the lid without even touching it. Seems to work for them. I connected a plastic accordion type pipe (from Lowes) that is bendable and fit between my down spout and barrel opening. Equally importantly though, make sure you have an overflow tube and a place for the water to run. You wouldn't believe how fast this fills up. It works great! I would buy another one if I needed it. Good luck! « Show Less
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I wud not cut a hole in the top & run a cable or wires thru the top because you don't want rain / water to enter the box. If you punch out a hole in the bottom, rain will not flow up into the box.
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I had the same issue, as I was watering a vegetable garden that wasn't close to my spigot. I used a regular 25' hose and then added the soaker hose to that.
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I'm not sure, Vivian, but there aren't any drainage holes drilled in the planters, so you wouldn't necessarily need one. I had to drill some holes myself, because I positioned my planters beneath my gutters, which leak... so they filled up with water when it rained!
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I recently removed my gutter installer- I rigged it together last year, rain chain fell over the winter- and gutter got completely clogged with debris because of it:( I actually bought 2 different rain chains- what worked better was the one with a "V" shaped wire to connect the chain- so I fashioned one with the wire from a 5 gallon bucket. I cut it about 10" long probably and just made "ears" on each end to keep it in the gutter- so far so good and no debris build up. I thought about returning the connecter but it would cost me too much in shipping. Good luck- enjoy-