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* Capacity is generally small with the commercially available barrels | * Capacity is generally small with the commercially available barrels | ||
* It can easily overflow and so wastes water collection opportunities | * It can easily overflow and so wastes water collection opportunities | ||
[[File:Rain barrels.jpg|thumb|An example of two 200L (55 gallons) rain barrels connected with an overflow pipe. The first barrel is fed via downpipe by rainwater collected from the roof. When it fills up, water travels over into the second barrel. Taps at the base allow for direct extraction of water | left | 320px]] | [[File:Rain barrels.jpg|thumb|An example of two 200L (55 gallons) rain barrels connected with an overflow pipe. The first barrel is fed via downpipe by rainwater collected from the roof. When it fills up, water travels over into the second barrel. Taps at the base allow for direct extraction of water | left | 320px]] | ||
=== Conjoined Rain Barrels === | |||
This method employs one or more barrels connected to the intake rain barrel by way of an overflow pipe at the top. When the first barrel fills up, it overflows into the second, and so on. | This method employs one or more barrels connected to the intake rain barrel by way of an overflow pipe at the top. When the first barrel fills up, it overflows into the second, and so on. | ||
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* Requires more skill to set up | * Requires more skill to set up | ||
* Can be more expensive due to plumbing needs | * Can be more expensive due to plumbing needs | ||
=== 'Dry' system rain barrels === | === 'Dry' system rain barrels === | ||
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* The ability to collect from multiple gutters and downspouts | * The ability to collect from multiple gutters and downspouts | ||
* The tank can be located away from your house | * The tank can be located away from your house | ||
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Pros: | Pros: | ||
* The ability to collect from your entire collection surface | * The ability to collect from your entire collection surface | ||
* The ability to collect from multiple gutters and downspouts | * The ability to collect from multiple gutters and downspouts | ||
* The tank can be located away from your house | * The tank can be located away from your house | ||
Cons: | Cons: | ||
* More expensive to implement due to underground piping, water storage chamber and pump | * More expensive to implement due to underground piping, water storage chamber and pump | ||
* Sufficient difference between gutters and tank inlet must be available | * Sufficient difference between gutters and tank inlet must be available | ||