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Your cart is empty. EarthMinded DIY Rain Barrel Diverter and Parts Kit (for 2 x 3 inch and 3 x 4 inch regular downspouts) is a state-of-the-art water collection system that allows you to convert any barrel or container into a rain barrel in minutes.
A rain barrel can be located at any downspout around the home, garage or out-building to catch and store rainwater that can be used to water flowers, plants, lawns and landscaping, as well as for other outdoor chores. Rain barrels are an effective and environmentally friendly approach to water conservation and allow you to save water while reducing your water bill. Rain water does not contain chemical additives commonly found in tap water, making for healthier plants and soil.
The patented FlexiFit diverter installs easily by drilling a single hole into any standard 2” x 3” or 3” x 4” rectangular downspout. The diverter sends rainwater directly into the barrel. Once the barrel is full, the diverter will automatically pass excess water through the downspout. The kit includes a spigot designed for filling watering cans and a connection for a soaker hose. TheFlexiFit diverter helps prevent mosquitoes, pests and algae-causing sunlight from entering the barrel.
This diverter offers advantages over conventional top fill rain barrels that commonly overfill and flood with heavy rain, requiring permanent modifications to your downspout.
The parts kit is designed for use with a suitable water tight container with lid or a sealed drum. It works with plastic and wooden barrels but is not designed for use with metal drums.
The following tools are required to install the kit: drill, level, measuring tape, screw driver, pencil or marker, scissors, safety glasses, safety gloves.
Please note that water capture percentage is reduced with 3” x 4” downspouts. We recommend measuring your rectangular downspout before ordering this product.
L and L
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2024
Easy assembly, great finish, no leaks.
Corey Punisher
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2024
I really love my new Rain Barrel! We happen to have a spare trash can that the prior homeowners left behind when we purchased the house so I put it to good use. It has a large capacity for storage of rain. The new attachments that came with this purchase attached very easily and the instructions provided were very simple to follow. I built a platform for it because the instructions said it would increase the flow pressure by raising the can. It all fit very nicely and I am extremely happy with my purchase! I highly recommend this kit as you can’t beat the price, quality or value for the money. I look forward to watering my garden with free caught rain.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2024
I now have 3 rain barrels, all of which use this Rain Barrel Diverter kit, and it works very well. I will order a fourth if I get ahold of another rain barrel.
John L. Wright
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2023
Installed in about an hour which included sawing holes in the trash can we selected. Works perfectly. Takes rain from the sides of the inside of your downspout and channels it through a hose to your water receptacle. One very nifty feature is that if you follow the directions, the system will not overflow. Once a certian water level is reached, all the rain goes down the downspout. Very cool.
James S
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2023
Simple to put together. Seems like good construction/ parts. Really nice complete kit. Had PVC spigots which I had read beforehand and actually preferred. Was a little worried that they might leak, but once tightened up they seem to be holding fine. Drill bits worked well with the plastic and aluminum downspout. My spouts are 2x3 so expect these will work well, but will need to wait for winter for our next rains. Also like the fact it will overflow back down the downspout if needed.Just bought a second kit for another downspout to setup another rain barrel on another downspout.
AntiSocialSusie
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2022
Must have rain barrel kit that even a first time homeowner can install! I became interested in purchasing a rain barrel during the 2022 inflation. Not only did our gas tripled, but our city water increased as well. While my husband and I are financially fine, I always try to find ways to save money that includes water. I became passionate gardener last year and started looking into rain barrels to save money on water and give our plants extra nutrients that they can't get from tap. I purchased my first rain barrel and started looking for ways to customize my downspout. I found this kit and with the good reviews and the fact I can close up the hole on the downspout during the winter, I purchased it. It's important to measure the size of the downspout, I made the mistake of purchasing the kit thats too big. Once, I received my kit, I went to work. The kit comes with everything to put your rain barrel together and even to cut the holes. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. It took me about 20 minutes to put everything together. After the first rain, my 55 gallon barrel was completely full! I took off 1 star because the spigot provided is cheap plastic, leaked everywhere, and easily came out of the hole if you turned it. I had to replace it with a nice, metal one purchased separately to stop the leak. For a $50 kit, I expected a higher quality spigot. I'll still recommend this kit to anyone wanting to install a rain barrel, just purchased a better spigot.
John and Janet, California
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2014
I purchased two of these and a connector kit. I used the two kits on two drains. One went into a single large barrel, the other into a single smaller barrel, that was then connected to a second. Total installation time - about two hours for both.All the parts and fittings you need to install these are in the bag. The instructions are clear. For tools you'll need an electric hand drill, a Phillips head drill bit and/or a Phillips head screw driver. I also used a couple small washers for the screws that hold the diverter in the drain. You may need a ladder - I didn't. I also recommend a tube of silicone sealant, like White Lightning Rubber and Roof sealant, comes in a 10 oz cartridge. Anything similar caulking for sealing plumbing type fittings and leaks would work. I only used a small amount.Couple points - I had the correct size drain for this but the fit of the diverter into the draing was very tight. Make sure to file away any rough spots around the hole after you drill out the drain hole. I added a small ring of sealant around the interior ring part that presses againt the drain. Squeeze the rubber part to fit it in smoothly, and give it a couple twists and moosh it in. It fit but bulged out a little - I gave it a couple more twists, and put the screws in with the washer - they added some additional holding pressure around the screws against the rubber. Wipe away any excess sealant - you're done.On the second one I tried trimming away a small amount of the edge of the rubber piece that goes in the drain, as it was tight, too. It didn't make a big difference so I didn't trim it anymore and just repeated the process per the instructions, with a bead of sealant and adding washers with the screws.The tubes going into the barrels fit snug, I had no issues with that. After about 2 1/2 days of light drizzle all my barrels were filled to the brim. I changed out the diverters in the drains with the plugs provided, using the same screws and washers. Done.I also used a connector kit for the two barrel set up. I added a bead of silicone on the outer rim. Worked fine, they were easy to install.Overall, I was very pleased - no leaks on the first one, and some minor leaks on the second one that were so minimal I didn't worry about it.
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