How Do You Measure Water Pressure From A Rain Barrel?
Water pressure in a rain barrel is all about gravity. The higher you can situate the barrel, the greater the water pressure will be. You can easily water plants or the garden by soaking them with a hose connected to the bottom of the rain barrel, but you’ll need to add extra components to create enough water pressure for a sprinkler to work. Determine the water pressure with a gauge. Purchase a rain barrel with the drainage system close to or on the bottom, or create a homemade barrel system where a hose fits into a precision-crafted hole at the bottom. You also can install a faucet there. Elevate the rain barrel as high as feasibly possible using a permanent platform of concrete or a platform of concrete pavers or pressure-treated wood with the feet embedded or buried in surface concrete. You can also add a metal band to secure the barrel to the building. A typical rain barrel size is between 50 and 60 gallons, and when full weighs more than 400 pounds, so immobilizing the barrel is e
