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(Glenna Rose) wrote in news:fc.003d0941022a0c28003d0941022a0c28.22a0c2a@ pmug.org: http://www.lakewhatcom.wsu.edu/garde...ters/04_08.htm On this page, at the end of the second paragraph is a link to click on for 2-page directions on how to make a rain barrel. I purchase my barrels from a local food company that makes teriyaki sauce so the barrels are food quality. Of course the rain water collected may not be, but I know the barrels are. 1. Buy barrel. 2. Direct water from downspout into barrel. 3. Use water. 2 pages? The directions give details as to how to drill the hole(s), connect the fittings, link the barrels. etc. The second link posted today shows different stacking methods and linking methods as well as how some have connected the downspout with overflows, etc. http://whatcom.wsu.edu/ag/compost/rainbarrel.htm Puckdropper, your directions are accurate though a bit incomplete; surely we all got that far, but there is a bit more when one goes to actually do it. Questions might be: How to get the water into the barrel, how to get it out of the barrel, etc. Maybe even how to attach a spigot to the barrel. Some like to see different methods and determine which might be better for their use. The two pages have detailed photographs of the fittings and how to install them. For those who already have plumbing experience, they are unneeded, but not all of us do. On the pages (today and yesterday) are also details as how to attach the spigot into a closed barrel. Also a reminder about the mosquito issue and other suggestions. I apologize if I offended you by considering that someone might want specific directions. Since my own plan for this was changed after viewing the pages, it seemed logical that others might be interested in seeing some methods used. Personally, when someone says they make their own tomato cages, I like more details to see if their methods might be better than what I use. Glenna BTW, the first rain barrel page was designed to be a tri-fold brochure, undoubted given out at fairs, etc., hence large photos and specifics. |
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Rain barrel directions
"Puckdropper" wrote in message reenews.net... (Glenna Rose) wrote in news:fc.003d0941022a128c003d0941022a0c28.22a12da@p mug.org: writes: (Glenna Rose) wrote in news:fc.003d0941022a0c28003d0941022a0c28.22a0c2a @pmug.org: http://www.lakewhatcom.wsu.edu/garde...ters/04_08.htm On this page, at the end of the second paragraph is a link to click on for 2-page directions on how to make a rain barrel. I purchase my barrels from a local food company that makes teriyaki sauce so the barrels are food quality. Of course the rain water collected may not be, but I know the barrels are. 1. Buy barrel. 2. Direct water from downspout into barrel. 3. Use water. 2 pages? The directions give details as to how to drill the hole(s), connect the fittings, link the barrels. etc. The second link posted today shows different stacking methods and linking methods as well as how some have connected the downspout with overflows, etc. http://whatcom.wsu.edu/ag/compost/rainbarrel.htm Puckdropper, your directions are accurate though a bit incomplete; surely we all got that far, but there is a bit more when one goes to actually do it. Questions might be: How to get the water into the barrel, how to get it out of the barrel, etc. Maybe even how to attach a spigot to the barrel. Some like to see different methods and determine which might be better for their use. The two pages have detailed photographs of the fittings and how to install them. For those who already have plumbing experience, they are unneeded, but not all of us do. On the pages (today and yesterday) are also details as how to attach the spigot into a closed barrel. Also a reminder about the mosquito issue and other suggestions. I see... You're not just collecting rain water and dumping the watering can in the barrel when you want to water plants, you're doing things like drainage and irrigation. I apologize if I offended you by considering that someone might want specific directions. Since my own plan for this was changed after viewing the pages, it seemed logical that others might be interested in seeing some methods used. When I read your first post, it sounded to me like an advertisement. I didn't immediately recongize your name, so my reply was rather terse. Personally, when someone says they make their own tomato cages, I like more details to see if their methods might be better than what I use. Glenna BTW, the first rain barrel page was designed to be a tri-fold brochure, undoubted given out at fairs, etc., hence large photos and specifics. Puckdropper -- Wise is the man who attempts to answer his question before asking it. To email me directly, send a message to puckdropper (at) fastmail.fm |
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