With the access and the fast rising cost of clean drinking water, it is very important not to waste a single drop and if possible also find other alternative sources. Good thing rain water is abundant and free in our part of the world. Rain water is relatively clean and can be used for a variety of applications.
So I decided to make my own rain water collection system. Here are some of the guidelines and steps I did to set-up my own rain water collection system:
1. To start building your own rain water collection system you will need a few things:
Saw, Drill, Faucet, Water Sealant, Hose, Hollow Blocks, Drum w/ lid
2. I placed my rain water collection system underneath a downspout connected to our terrace which also serves as a collection system for the excess water used to water our plants. If you don't have a similar set-up at home, you could probably collect water from the downspout from your roof gutters.
3. Drill a hole at least 2 inches from the bottom your drum, enough to fit your faucet. Screw the faucet in place and apply water sealant. Allow to dry and attach a hose for easy access.
4. Drill a hole on the lid of your drum enough to fit the pipe of your down spout. Make sure that the pipe is at least 1/4 deep into the drum and cut-off the excess. This will give you enough space to remove the drum for periodic cleaning. But before you do this make sure that you elevate the drum using hollow blocks or water fixture you have at home. This will allow enough pressure to let the water flow freely. The higher the elevation the better.
5. Congratulations your done...
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