How to Build: A Rain Barrel

Guide on how to construct a rain barrel from a 55 gallon food grade barrel.

Video on how to add barrels to your system located here: youtu.be/qCxHTFvhQEQ

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Parts List:
55-Gallon food grade barrel
¾ x 1-3/8" (close) sch. 80 threaded nipple - One (1) total
¾" PVC Sch. 40 female in-line ball valve (threaded on both ends) - One (1) total
¾" 90 deg. PVC Sch. 40 Street Elbow (male x female thread) - One (1) tota
l¾" brass pipe thread x garden hose adapter (3/4" MH x ¾" MIP, tapped ½" FIP) - Two (2) total
#6 ½" Sheet Metal Screws - Six (6) total
1/8 x ¾ Fender Washers -- Six (6) total
6" square piece of gutter screen - One (1) total
Silicon Pipe Glue

Tools List:
Electric Drill
4" hole saw for drill
7/8" spade bit for drill
3/4" 14 NPT Pipe Tap
Crescent wrench
Tin snips