Do you have to have a rain spout? I don't have rain gutters, can I catch the rain from roof run-off?
1624028
The barrel is built so that half of the top of it has a screen (for water to filter through) and the other half is supposed to be used as a planter (but is not a very good size to plant anything in). You would still be able to catch rainwater through the top if you didnt have gutters/downspout, but I imagine it would take a really long time to fill up that way. You could also catch rainwater in buckets and pour into the rain barrel since the screen would not prevent it. We have gutters, and 1" of rain will fill our barrel quickly, but I've always had it set up so that one of our downspouts pours directly into the barrel. The barrel is built so that half of the top of it has a screen (for water to filter through) and the other half is supposed to be used as a planter (but is not a very good size to plant anything in). You would still be able to catch rainwater through the top if you didnt have gutters/downspout, but I imagine it would take a really long time to fill up that way. You could also catch rainwater in buckets and pour into the rain barrel since the screen would not prevent it. We have gutters, and 1" of rain will fill our barrel quickly, but I've always had it set up so that one of our... » Read More The barrel is built so that half of the top of it has a screen (for water to filter through) and the other half is supposed to be used as a planter (but is not a very good size to plant anything in). You would still be able to catch rainwater through the top if you didnt have gutters/downspout, but I imagine it would take a really long time to fill up that way. You could also catch rainwater in buckets and pour into the rain barrel since the screen would not prevent it. We have gutters, and 1" of rain will fill our barrel quickly, but I've always had it set up so that one of our downspouts pours directly into the barrel. « Show Less
1624029
Not unless you have a way to catch the rain and funnel it into the barrel. The top opening is not large enough to catch/funnel rain into the barrel on its own.
1624030
Yes you can, but you would have to move the barrel according to how hard the rain was coming down. I have 3 of these rain barrels all at the corners of my home with down spouts, but in front of my house I don't have gutters and I just use a large storage tub to catch the water - although the barrels are much more attractive and functional because of the house and spout. I live in Las Vegas, and these barrels were one of the best purchases I have made to help conserve water in a very dry region. Good luck, and keep up the conservation.
830885
I have run mine many times during the rain. Mine is under a covered patio and not exposed to the rain.
1249247
I agree with running one sprinkler at a time, although I do have one outlet hooked to a Rainbird and a soaker hose. Obviously the soaker requires very little pressure.
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).
1601126
If you are replacing a down spout with a rain chain then you have a problem because the installer is smaller than the down spout hole. You'll need a professional if this is your situation. We had remodeled our front porch and put up a new gutter so all we needed to do was drill a 1 1/2 inch hole, apply clear caulking around the hole and insert the installer. Hope this helps.
1775041
Yes your roof will leak if you just screw into the roof, (just using silicone or roof mastic will not last) suggest you talk to a roofer if you are not an experienced solar panel installer.We normally use "Stand Off's" with a flashing, not something you want to tackle unless you know what you are doing.
793560
No. Just the opening for rain (circular "spout" so to speak) Mine turned out to have a leak at bottom. Very disappointed. Hope this helps...Peggie, San Ramon, No. CA.
1165574
Not really. You need to put it under a gutter or direct a rain chain into it. It needs water directed to it. We love our tower. We receive loads of compliments on it.
446911
Look into buying hardware cloth (a heavy duty mesh) at the local home improvement or farm supply store. I would attach inside the gutter at each downspout opening so nothing can climb up inside the downspout and access the gutter and roof, but still lets any water drain out. Keep the gutters maintained so leaves, etc. don't block the downspout opening.
1029708
I concur...I attached mine to metal gutters. I would drill a starter hole then use sheet metal screws. I used mine 'straight' over my doorway where a valley from the above roof was causing a 'waterfall' over the gutter from the metal roof. I glued (liguid nails) 1" rocks in a staggarded pattern to the metal roof to slow down the water then attached the gutter gusher. PERFECT!
675126
Get on the roof with a long string. Place the string where you are going to run your heat. This takes some time but will save you lots of time later. Rember to add for you gutters and dawn spouts. Add all your totals and give it ten extra feet. Take your time and good luck. This stuff works great if installed correctly.
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.
126524
It is most likely going to be too bulky and risky to carry this up onto a roof, so "as is", no it does not. There might be a gutter cleaning attachment available, but I haven't looked into it. If there is one, then it would probably do a decent job as long as your downspouts aren't clogged too badly.
387623
Roof is adequate for straight rainfall. Blowing rain will be a problem. Siding is such poor quality that there are some small gaps.
72673
IMHO? rain could be ok but it does tend to hold water sometimes around the edges so if you're attentive to keep excess off... My park only allows these otherwise I'd go with something else. Rain, wind & snow can callapse them Easily if you don't take added measures. I live in snow country and had to go out every hour during a heavy storm last winter to clear the roof, those who did not had theirs collapse. It's relatively easy to tear down & rebuild, I don't know about moving it fully assembled. I tweeked the direction of mine a bit while setting it up & it tended to fall apart if I moved it too far from it's original set up. Frankly, if $ were not the issue I'd go elsewhere but I'm preparing for winter 2 with this. Hope that helped.
519891
Yes. I installed outside but under roof eve. It gets hit by sprinklers all the time. No issues whatsoever so far.
650296
You can run it as long as you have air flow out. Also, you will not be able to use the rain guard which runs down at a angle. Just don't install that piece but the main thing is air flow and that should not be a problem. It's a great unit.Joe R.