1000 Gallon Rain Barrel, rainwater collection system 

Paul Russ, chaining 55 gallon barrels is less expensive than a single 1000 gallon tank. Used food grade 55 gallon drums can be found from $15-20 each. Hooking them together costs less than 2 bucks each. Total for 1000 gallon storage in barrels, approximately $350. A 1000 gallon tank costs $800-1000. The tank looks great, but some have to make do with less. No need to call it stupid.

Great set up, thank yoi!

Nice setup you have...although I'm not sure how necessary the tie downs are.

We typically see the tank refilled every 3 weeks in the summer, with average rain. The garden it supports is about 50X50. There is about 5' of elevation from the base of the tank to the garden.

this is great!!! Looks like it would create a lot of water pressure too. Wondering how far can you bring the hose before it starts to lose pressure?

Is this one side of the buildings roof worth of rain or some how both?

@whatinspiresu We put out 200+ feet of regular garden hose and we also use a splitter on the 1 1/2 inch outlet for a second hose. There is always enough pressure to move the water wherever we need.

As dry as it has been, I used all the water we collected. It says pretty clean though.

@YttriumNitrate the tie downs are for winter...when its empty. We get some strong winds....

Nice Job! Is a 1000 gallons enough to support your garden? I know that is a variable question but I'm setting one up also and just wondering how many tanks I should use.

A farm Supply store. They come much larger, and I have seen them on Craigslist.

You and I have the same system. I can fill my 1550 gallon tank with 1.2 inches of rain off my pole barn. My base is almost identical, but I used available pea gravel. I don't get these folks linking a bunch of 55 gal. barrels. Kinda dumb......in my opinion, which I'm entitled. I flush mine to begin the new year and have used up to 300 ft. of garden hose to water. I use a small electrical pump to speed up things but wouldn't have too.

Need a mosquito proof leaf strainer.

See the down grade,what kind of head do you have(elevation).Looked about 15ft or so towards the bottom.

How did the the solar water pump and filter work out?

Do you have to empty this or does a hose attach to it?

You still have to use the first flush system?

@fdeldredge one side of roof, thanks...

You should seriously consider a "First Flush" system, to help clean up the water going to the tank. Not saying this as criticism, just a suggestion.