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Constructing a Rain Barrel: Connecting Barrels(including supplementary notes geared towards people living in Minneapolis-Saint Paul (Twin Cities) and Surrounding Communities)with André "Dangerous with Tools" GuirardTools Needed Basic Parts Faucet Parts Overflow Parts Optional Items Connecting Multiple Barrels Assembly Instructions |
Note: there's a picture of two barrels chained together on this page.
| Two 3/4 x 1/2" or 3/4 x 5/8" barb to MIP adapter |  |
Home Depot $3.00 ea |
Choose the size that fits snugly into the hose you want to use - 5/8" is probably better. |
| 12" or so of garden hose | |||
| Two hose clamps (optional) |  |
Home Depot, Menards, or Lowe's $1.00 ea |
We didn't use these, and we have noticed occasional leakage, and some increased risk of the hose getting jogged loose by accident. |
* These sources and prices range from 2002 - 2009, so expect some changes. Your findings/updates appreciated.
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