Capture CLEANER Rain Water Using This SIMPLE Device

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In this video, Robert shows his process for installing a first flush diverter onto his existing rain barrel collection system.
Most of the parts used in this video can be found online or at your home improvement store.
Other Helpful Links Mentioned:
►Diversion Recommendations: www.rainharvest.com/rain-harv...
Parts Used:
►3" Clear PVC Pipe (Optional): amzn.to/3L4l3hc
►3" Clear PVC Pipe (Recommended): www.homedepot.com/p/3-in-x-10...
►Downspout First Flush Diverter Kit, 3": amzn.to/3KZv6DY
► 2-4" Hose Clamp: www.lowes.com/pd/Apollo-IDL13...
►3" PVC 45 Degree Elbow
► Oatey Single Step PVC Cement: amzn.to/3Brjt5C
►3" to 1-1/2" PVC Reducer: www.homedepot.com/p/NIBCO-3-i...
► 1-1/2" to 3/4" PVC Reducer: www.homedepot.com/p/Charlotte...
► 3/4" PVC Union Fitting: amzn.to/3DcipUH
► 3.5" HVAC Wrap: www.wirecare.com/category/bra...
► 120 Grit Sand Paper: amzn.to/3Rua1nC
► Plastic Spray Paint: amzn.to/3xcV3Lw
Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:32 Determining Placement
1:01 Removing Old Pipe
1:13 Installing Tee Junction
1:23 Cutting Chamber
2:32 Installing Ball Seat
2:48 Preparing Lower Cap
3:16 Installing Lower Cap
3:37 Installing Side Chambers
4:36 Installing Reducers
4:55 Gluing PVC Coments
6:48 Installing HVAC Wrap
7:50 Sanding & Painting
8:27 Testing System
10:20 Conclusion
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@michaeldunleavy2274 Год назад

Best how to video I have ever seen. High quality voice and video, you broke down the process in very simple steps reinforced with well thought out verbal instructions and camera angles. You showed all the tools required and how to use them, demonstrated how to properly measure, cut and fit pvc, just a terrific DIY video for all. Keep the quality up! Thanks for your effort.

@GreenTechTown Год назад

Thanks Michael for the detailed feedback!

@Erickthedreamgiver Год назад

@@GreenTechTown hi

@mikeblaker7097 Год назад

Agreed. Perfectly clear English. Very detailed. Sub'd

@AntalMadincea Год назад

His English is not only clear, but the rhythm is steady. This is perfect for those who listen at higher speed, eg 2x.

@joehatch2948 Год назад

Totally agree with this comment!!! Best DYI vid I think I seen anywhere!

@vincentpark7172 Год назад

This is one of the more clear and concise explanations and build walkthroughs I've seen on first flush systems. I especially appreciate the way you retro fit all the new additions vs rebuilding from scratch.

@GreenTechTown Год назад

Thanks for the feedback Vincent!

@mattmcc5505 Год назад

Beautifully done and nicely finished, as usual.👍

@njkay0033 Год назад

Exactly what he said!

@ianhulbert Год назад

100% agree. I made my own for my house, 90mm (Australian) by 2 beside each other (different catchments) and watching your video helped me understand it better and identify a fault with my system that I will fix on the weekend. Thanks heaps! Great video.

@EC-vf2sh Год назад

Clear PVC gives the system a 10/10 on the coolness meter

@pigswillbepigs Год назад

We’re can I buy the same “coolness meter” can’t find one on eBay or Amazon? Or are you just talking 🐂💩

@Fatpumpumlovah2 Год назад

Just so you know it will also give algae factor as well. Kinda stupid

@SC-mf1gc Год назад

10/10 on algae meter too

@danam.8709 Год назад

Had never seen the HVAC wrap before ... WONDERFUL solution!

@GreenTechTown Год назад

Same here! Took probably 2 days of off and on searching and finally discovered it.

@kimchianthony Год назад

Awesome! You're clear, & concise, and the use of the clear pvc is a definite nice touch!

@GreenTechTown Год назад

Thanks for the feedback kim!

@whitechocolate5116 Год назад

I must say your videos are great and easy to understand. Watching them makes me feel like I can build anything

@GreenTechTown Год назад

Always great info to hear! You can build anything you set your mind to!

@timeveritt3659 Год назад

Your workmanship and attention to detail is impressive! Nice work and explanation.

@noelwhyte9834 Год назад

My wife and I just got our first ever home. Been renters since we met. And your deff gonna be a big help to our dream back yard garden

@itcanwait Год назад

You are one of the clearest and calm teachers. Amazing work man! Thank you for teaching this, I still feel new to home owning after years and am also a visual learner.

@globetruck17 Год назад

Wow - you’re quite the engineer and teacher - well done and easy to understand.

@JoeyRetro Год назад

Dude, I'm implementing something like this next summer season. I'm collecting from the one downspout that outputs the most rain water from my roof, but it's getting nasty and need a first flush. I love seeing how you've improved your system.

@GreenTechTown Год назад

Awesome to hear Joey. Yeah, hopefully this will help with your issue. I also recommend adding gutter guards which is something else I need to do eventually.

@medicmike4906 Год назад

Very nice, I learned playing with PVC, before you paint it and after sanding, if you have some PVC cleaner, wipe that on it, clear is better but blue is fine too. This opens up the PVC, so it is more porous and allows the paint to attach much better. Good to see some people are still able to get PVC parts, locally it has become slim pickings.

@bawbnottheowldbawb7558 Год назад

I ordered some specialty fittings for a project from a company called PVC Fittings Online. Maybe give them a try?

@DezMak 11 месяцев назад

That hose clamp trick is brilliant!!!

@lazygamer1116 Год назад

Where I live, this would be a mosquito breeder. We feed our run off into an aquaponics system using fish and vegetable beds. Great video, hope you're having a great day.

@josephdegraff467 Год назад

Production quality is so good on these, and keeps getting better

@marcuspowell2510 Год назад

I’m gonna finally pull the trigger and set mine up. Thanks for the motivation.

@GreenTechTown Год назад

Awesome to hear! Go for it!

@bawbnottheowldbawb7558 Год назад

Hi Robert, You always put such craftsmanship and forethought in your projects. A lot of people would have just glued the pipes back together. Adding the union joints actually makes a lot less hassle if components ever need to be changed out. Also if you're careful you can un-glue the joints with a heat gun. Also, on a sidenote, you have a way of explaining things well starting from the basic concepts while at the same time, not making people feel stupid...

@JAW88 Год назад

I have never heard of a 1st flush system until this video!! Thank you so much for the information this seems way better than a lot of the alternatives I have seen.👍🏻

@lur3950 10 месяцев назад

Clear explanations on the how to do this systems. Keep up the good work.

@robertsparling Год назад

This is a pretty good video. It has clear sound, with no annoying music, a stable, focused image, and clearly illustrates the function of the system. Good on ya.

@GreenTechTown Год назад

Thanks for the feedback Robert!

@jdoher01 Год назад

You're a fantastic teacher, loved this video - the best I've seen for a system setup. Thank you, and please post LOTS more!

@nahnotsomuch2292 Год назад

I've seen other videos touching on or installing a first flush system, but this is hands down the most clear and best explanation of how it actually works I've seen. Thanks for taking the time to do this and share it.

@LearnMore288 Год назад

Nice Job! Impressive handyman work. Clear pipe was very cool!

@JToddJeep Год назад

What a great video! Very professional. Perfect instruction.

@GreenTechTown Год назад

Thanks Todd and Emy!

@fern9234 2 месяца назад

Way to go above and beyond man! Your attention to detail is remarkable. Thanks for taking the time to show us all how it's done.

@marvindavis4901 Год назад

Impressive technical expertise bud, good concise instructions and project forethought! Thank you for the effort into doing this project and I will be looking at upgrading my rain collection system now!

@Vikingwerk Год назад

Its so simple, but really smart! Thanks for walking us through it!

@fishheadlemonsnack824 Год назад

Another visual learner here and I really appreciate the detail and extra explanations you provide here. Great presentation! Thank you!

@awkaos 6 месяцев назад

Its a pleasure to watch someone do a very high quality install like this. Great production values too. Thanks!

@angelalachappelle9680 Год назад

Great video. I love how neat and clean your protects are!

@GreenTechTown Год назад

Thanks for the feedback Angela!

@joberthalib9951 Год назад

Just subscribed. You must be the best neighbor in your neighborhood. Your skills and knowledge are top notch and your video production is spot on. Keep up the great work.

@marktruman2842 Год назад

excellent video! Thank you for a great, clear and educational posting. I do have rain barrels that I use for garden water, but have wondered if I should put in a first clean set up. This has helped so much! great filming, content and clear instructions.

@BlackheartCharlie Год назад

Thanks for making this video! I live aboard my sailboat and will be adapting this design for my rainwater catch/clean system. We live off-grid and anchored out away from any marina. Every drop of washing and drinking water that we use aboard has to either be hauled from shore in 5 gallon jerry jugs or captured from the sky. Most fuel docks we touch base at will let you fill your water tanks for free, but other areas like Bermuda and the Bahamas charge at least $.50/gallon and sometimes $1 a gallon. Saving money is great, but we get even more satisfaction from being self-sufficient. 🙂 Best regards from Key West, Capt. Blackheart Charlie

@charitysmith7486 Год назад

Your timing is impeccable! You have no idea how much this helps! Thank you!

@megaglowz8540 Год назад

Thank you very much for the information in this video. I'm currently collecting material for a simple water collection system at the moment. This first wash system will be a great addition later down the road when I completely switch over to rainwater. Awesome.

@rickmcvicker7666 Год назад

Very well done. Clear understandable naration and outstanding editing. I'm glad I saw this and I really enjoyed watching. Looking forward to checking out your other videos!

@daveamies5031 Год назад

One of the clearest explanations of a first flush system i've seen 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@jujitzujesus Год назад

Omg putting a hose clamp on for a straight cut made me so excited! Thanks for the excellent tip!!

@juliopadilla8602 Год назад

Outstanding! Your videos are clear, high quality, great editing, and provide a simple explanation of the task - best DIY channel around!

@davidsosna5913 11 месяцев назад

Holy cow just came upon your channel. You are extremely articulate and clear. What a great video.

@wanderingsoul2909 Год назад

Dude, we don't get much rain in NV but this is still quite educational and entertaining too. Thanks ! :)

@GreenTechTown Год назад

Thanks for the feedback Wandering Soul. How often does it rain in NV?

@bristleconepinus2378 Год назад

I have lived in Hawaii, successfully off catchment for 28 years. The first step in my system was that the downspouts were "wet" in that they were solvent welded 3" plastic that was designed to be about 20" lower to the tank filter inflow than the gutter outflow. This will slow down any particles (most anyway) and allow for a periodic flush @ the low point, thru threaded fittings. Other obvious filters removed anything else.

@bria2596 Год назад

Thanks for sharing the information. This is a great modification, that I think would work in this approach. Anything that makes it possible to increase the purity of the collected water, and allows a flush of the lower section sounds like a very good enhancement.

@actiondisplays Год назад

Great job! Love the hose clamp hack for cutting the pipe straight!

@bradlafferty Год назад

Excellent tutorial! I am going to propose this as a project for our youth learning group. Thanks!

@GreenTechTown Год назад

That's Awesome!

@mikemorton7135 Год назад

Definitely the greatest explanation video I’ve watched. I’m like you I need a visual to understand how things work. Awesome video! Can’t wait to check out other videos you have

@johnsonbar5022 Год назад

This is so cool. You are a real Tradesman, a professional. I'm going to the box store this afternoon and get all the supplies I need to do this. You nailed this presentation. Thank you so much.

@OfficiallyFran Год назад

Your instructions are always great.

@timothykitchens9972 Год назад

I like the way you presented this demonstration and look forward to being one of your subscribers from here on out.

@kennethmoles4643 Год назад

Thank you for such a well thought out project! I really enjoyed this and I'm happy that it somehow was suggested to me this morning.

@abdulebrahim2611 Год назад

This is great 👍🏾 👌🏾 👏🏾 Clear explanation. Nice illustration.

@Maradnus Год назад

spectacular job on the filming, great walk through build guilde! Thank you for the effort

@ericjensen5564 Год назад

These vids are awesome! Had a very similar idea in mind but didn't know how to start. Thank you!

@supamannn99 2 месяца назад

i love your videos. production quality is top notch and you explain things really well!

@kellee6551 Год назад

1ST Class job, explanation and video. Thank You for your time .... insert applause ...going to look at your other projects now

@jphunkpunk792 2 месяца назад

Super rad set up! This was very informative. I love it! I need to do this, too.

@stephensuter7242 Год назад

Really helpful! Thanks! Just get my set up started and really like how you have done it!

@bria2596 Год назад

Robert, I love your work and how your mind works. I understand it the way you present it. Thanks so very much.

@GreenTechTown Год назад

Glad to hear and thanks for the feedback!

@rene13hebert Год назад

That was an awesome demo. Learned a lot.

@dmartin1955 Год назад

Thanks, one the best videos on first flush system I've seen.

@Heller3092 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for this video. I'm about to start building my own home, and want to collect rainwater. I had heard of the first flush system before, but had no clue what it was or how it worked. This video was easy to follow, and explained exactly what I needed to know.

@tomkelly8827 Год назад

I was considering doing one of these but I thought the leaves and such would just float up but with that ball in there, it would catch most of the floaters. Very cool. Thanks for sharing!

@insAneTunA Год назад

Outstanding system and outstanding videos. A huge 👍 from the Netherlands.

@jaylittleton1 Год назад

As others have already said, you make an excellent tutorial. Thank you for this, and I look forward to exploring your videos.

@ib1426 Год назад

Great job explaining and very professional-looking job.

@oldgoat8861 Год назад

Very well explained. A nice clean job too.

@AdithyaKarthik Год назад

A perfectionist without even realising it. Big fan, thanks man!

@martyschrader Год назад

Very well done. Nice visual demonstration of what is supposed to happen with the roof refuse in the bypass filtration process. I can also see how the volume of rain water which is disposed of during the initial filtration event is tunable by the length of the vertical element of the bypass. Really nice.

@umustbbornagainActs2-38 Год назад

Great idea with the hose clamp guide! Why didn't i ever think of that!

@CKKC-uq5nk 9 месяцев назад

Your content is great and clear even for a beginner. Thanks for sharing.

@tmcnabb104 Год назад

Excellent video. Very clear, concise and well-narrated.

@williamlambrechts8492 Год назад

Good job Cleveland. 👍🏻 very well explained.

@bogtrotter5110 22 дня назад

Thanks Robert. Nice job. Nice explanation.

@fleaniswerkhardt4647 Год назад

Top work. A really good instructional video. Also great that you answered the first question I came up with almost as soon as the video started : the need to increase the first flush reservoir depth depending on roof size and the amount of debris expected.

@GreenTechTown Год назад

Awesome, glad to hear it helped!

@scottmcdivitt2187 Год назад

Using a hose clamp as a cut guide is a very good idea!

@jacobdachauer4377 Год назад

Your videos are so well made. Thank you.

@mikoserbousek4987 Год назад

I have the storage portion of our rainwater collection in place, but not the collection portion. This is a great video that helps demystify the first flush setup. Thank you for making this video.

@GreenTechTown Год назад

Awesome to hear as that was the goal. Thanks for the feedback!

@Betruet Год назад

Great video! Really clear, well filmed and narrated

@sygad1 Год назад

what a brilliant video, the tips about the clip around the tube to steady the saw was awesome, never heard that one before, and thanks for letting me know that HVAC wrap was a thing.

@GreenTechTown Год назад

Thanks for the feedback Darren, and glad to be able to share some insight.

@aduchene6091 Год назад

Really appreciated your details on this project. I am right at the start of mine and this was helpful. Thank you.

@Emundas455 Год назад

Well done! Great explanation and would be very easy to follow the steps you laid out.

@thecasualcitizen492 Год назад

Excellent video, very informative. I like the idea of the clear PVC so that you can monitor the level of contaminants in the initial first flush reservoir. I like the concept. I'm seriously considering installing a rain water collection system. Thanks for your video.

@francoisguyot9770 Год назад

Practical and elegant solution.

@MCHorner Год назад

Great video. Nice finish product.

@garythegunnut2711 4 месяца назад

Great video! Very clear instructions and demonstration of completed project. Very well done, without the usual extraneous talking.

@caseyj.1332 2 месяца назад

Just what I was looking for. Thanks

@JerryTurner Год назад

Great video, love the ideas and simple solutions. Can't wait to try this out myself.

@endofdays2380 Год назад

Moses West water reclamation equipment ❤️the downspout copper😎👍 Excellent idea.

@valster6254 Год назад

Another superb project Green Tech. Simply fantastic

@GreenTechTown Год назад

Thanks Valster625!

@TGILLC 6 месяцев назад

Amazing and detailed video! Definitely will be watching your contents. I am so puzzled by pressurized and rain collection and storage systems.

@zenhookah9296 Год назад

glad you posted !

@kaitlynlsari681 Год назад

Hi there from central Otago New Zealand 🙋I am thinking seriously about installing a rain catchment system and was a little confused about certain aspects until I watched your videos. Thank you for taking the time to show and explain this, you've made it very simple and answered a lot of confusion with clarity. Brilliant 😆

@GreenTechTown Год назад

Awesome to hear! Glad the video helped!

@arnkowitz Год назад

Love your setup! Wish I could do this at my place! Great job!

@Carol-ch9wj 9 месяцев назад

Me too......he made it look so easy! Loved this video.

@goofsaddggkle7351 Год назад

Making plumbing fit together stresses me out lol - makes my brain melt a little. But that metal strap to keep your cut straight on the tubing was a really nice tip.

@kestralrider313 Год назад

great video and professional installation.

@halleluYAH144 Год назад

GENIUS! Thanks for sharring!

@technicalmiller 22 дня назад

Great job! Keep up the good work.

@kitkat9627 Год назад

Wow! Great idea! Congrats!

@kourtneykaribe Год назад

A+ on the clear PVC pipe💯 That answered a few questions👍🏾

@GreenTechTown Год назад

Good to hear Kourtney! Thanks for the feedback.

@davidchristensen1219 Год назад

Great video! I like the use of the HVAC wrap. We (JC/DC in the AZ) get all of our water from our rain water collection system. I don't use the commercial kit, we just use ball valves to empty our first flush setups.

@GreenTechTown Год назад

Thanks David. So how often do you all have to empty your first flush setups?

@davidchristensen1219 Год назад

@@GreenTechTown it kind of depends on the weather. We will empty them before/after a big rain or series of rains. In AZ, we get most of our rain in July & August (Monsoon season). We do treat the water in our first tank with chlorine and then we transfer to our distribution tanks using a 5 micron filter as necessary. We have debris filters on the downspouts as well as a screen filter on the first tank’s inlet. For our potable water, we use a tri-filter setup from the distribution tanks and all drinking water comes from our Berkey.