How much rain does it take to fill a rain barrel?

A general rule of thumb to utilize in the sizing of rain barrels is that 1 inch of rainfall on a 1000 square foot roof will yield approximately 600 gallons. Example: one 60-gallon barrel would provide runoff storage from a rooftop area of approximately 215 square feet for a 0.5 inch (0.042 ft.) of rainfall.

How long does it take to fill a rain barrel?

A rain barrel can fill up in 15 minutes or less depending on the volume and duration of a rainfall event. You will need to cut your downspout to direct water into the rain barrel.

How do you keep a rain barrel from overflowing?

Here’s a simple solution—a rain barrel downspout diverter. The rain barrel downspout diverter attaches to your downspout and channels water into the barrel until it’s full. At that point, the diverter automatically sends the water through the downspout and away from your foundation.

How many rain barrels should I get?

REASONS TO HAVE A RAIN BARREL AT HOME: For every inch of rain that falls on a catchment area of 1,000 square feet, you can expect to collect about 600 gallons of water. So, ¼ inch of rain on an average roof = 3 full rain barrels. Ideally, you should have a rain barrel for each downspout of your home.

How much water does a rain barrel hold?

Residential rain barrels range from small 15-gallon models to larger commercial and industrial models that hold up to 5,000 gallons. A storage capacity of 40 to 80 gallons is usually enough for most households.

How much rain does it take to fill a 55 gallon rain barrel?

This means that 0.3 inches of rainfall will fill a 55-gallon rain barrel placed under each downspout. Locate rain barrels under downspouts where rainwater can be easily collected for garden or lawn.

How much water can a rain barrel hold?

How quickly does a 55 gallon rain barrel fill up?

It takes only 0.3 inches of rainfall to fill one, 55 gal barrel off of 300 sq ft of roof!

How does rain barrel overflow work?

It shifts the flow of water from the barrels and directs it back down the existing downspout automatically when the barrels are full. In other words, any time your rain barrels are full, rainwater will flow out as it did before you had a BlueBarrel System.

Are rain barrels worth the cost?

Many arid or drought-prone regions have restrictions on lawn watering, and a rain barrel system can be an excellent way to get around these rules. If water use is expensive, capturing precipitation to use in the household can also be worthwhile. Considering this, a 4,000-gallon system might cost $15,000.

Is a rain barrel worth it?

What are rain barrels used for?

Rain barrels capture water from a roof and hold it for later use such as on lawns, gardens or indoor plants. Collecting roof runoff in rain barrels reduces the amount of water that flows from your property. It’s a great way to conserve water and it’s free water for use in your landscape.