EarthMinded RBK-0001 DIY Rain Barrel Kit

I purchased two of these and a connector kit. I used the two kits on two drains. One went into a single large barrel, the other into a single smaller barrel, that was then connected to a second. Total installation time - about two hours for both. All the parts and fittings you need to install these are in the bag. The instructions are clear. For tools you'll need an electric hand drill, a Phillips head drill bit and/or a Phillips head screw driver. I also used a couple small washers for the screws that hold the diverter in the drain. You may need a ladder - I didn't. I also recommend a tube of silicone sealant, like White Lightning Rubber and Roof sealant, comes in a 10 oz cartridge. Anything similar caulking for sealing plumbing type fittings and leaks would work. I only used a small amount. Couple points - I had the correct size drain for this but the fit of the diverter into the draing was very tight. Make sure to file away any rough spots around the hole after you drill out the drain hole. I added a small ring of sealant around the interior ring part that presses againt the drain. Squeeze the rubber part to fit it in smoothly, and give it a couple twists and moosh it in. It fit but bulged out a little - I gave it a couple more twists, and put the screws in with the washer - they added some additional holding pressure around the screws against the rubber. Wipe away any excess sealant - you're done. On the second one I tried trimming away a small amount of the edge of the rubber piece that goes in the drain, as it was tight, too. It didn't make a big difference so I didn't trim it anymore and just repeated the process per the instructions, with a bead of sealant and adding washers with the screws. The tubes going into the barrels fit snug, I had no issues with that. After about 2 1/2 days of light drizzle all my barrels were filled to the brim. I changed out the diverters in the drains with the plugs provided, using the same screws and washers. Done. I also used a connector kit for the two barrel set up. I added a bead of silicone on the outer rim. Worked fine, they were easy to install. Overall, I was very pleased - no leaks on the first one, and some minor leaks on the second one that were so minimal I didn't worry about it.

Put together 2 rain barrels with ease! The rain barrels were the thick blue plastic type, and the told had no issue cutting through it.

The EarthMinded DIY Rain Barrel Diverter and Parts Kit (RBK-0001) is a well-thought-out and easy-to-install solution for turning almost any container into a working rain barrel. I used this to convert a 32-gallon trash bin into a collection barrel, and the instructions and hardware made the process simple even without prior experience. The diverter fits standard downspouts (2”x3” or 3”x4”) and does a great job of directing water into the barrel while preventing overflow, thanks to its backflow feature that routes excess water back to the downspout. The kit includes a spigot, drill bits, gaskets, and all the seals you need, which makes it beginner-friendly and avoids surprise trips to the hardware store. One thoughtful feature is the winter freeze plug, which makes it easy to disable the system seasonally without uninstalling everything. A minor heads-up: You’ll want to use a sturdy, sealed container that can handle water pressure, especially if your barrel sits in direct sun or sees frequent use. Overall, the EarthMinded DIY Kit is a complete, user-friendly way to start harvesting rainwater for gardening, lawn care, or outdoor cleaning—eco-friendly, efficient, and easy on the budget.

Simple to put together. Seems like good construction/ parts. Really nice complete kit. Had PVC spigots which I had read beforehand and actually preferred. Was a little worried that they might leak, but once tightened up they seem to be holding fine. Drill bits worked well with the plastic and aluminum downspout. My spouts are 2x3 so expect these will work well, but will need to wait for winter for our next rains. Also like the fact it will overflow back down the downspout if needed. Just bought a second kit for another downspout to setup another rain barrel on another downspout.

I really love my new Rain Barrel! We happen to have a spare trash can that the prior homeowners left behind when we purchased the house so I put it to good use. It has a large capacity for storage of rain. The new attachments that came with this purchase attached very easily and the instructions provided were very simple to follow. I built a platform for it because the instructions said it would increase the flow pressure by raising the can. It all fit very nicely and I am extremely happy with my purchase! I highly recommend this kit as you can’t beat the price, quality or value for the money. I look forward to watering my garden with free caught rain.

Squirrels chewed the cover to our recycling bin so badly that we had to replace it. Saw this conversion kit and decided to try it. So glad we did! The instructions were very specific, but well done. Had no trouble installing the kit into the barrel and the downspout. Works perfectly! Love it when receive a significant amount of rain, and we open the lid of our "new" rain barrel, and see it full! We haven't used water from our hoses yet this Spring, or Summer (if it ever really gets here). Like having rain barrels so much that we bought a second conversion kit and now have two rain barrels collecting water. Feel really good about conserving water, and saving money at the same time!