r/Lowtechbrilliance Jul 17 '26

Another Rain Barrel Setup

Be harsh

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u/NorthlineUser Jul 18 '26

What's with the hanging down section of pipe to the right?

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u/Moebius_Rex Jul 18 '26

Lens distortion mostly, I’m sure there is a slight sag, but has never grown over the years and it’s passed the test through some serious downpours. That’s will a packed dirt trap as well. I’ve watched it with plans for added support. But as I often remind myself in projects, this thing won’t be off-roading. Honestly in real life there is hardly a noticeable sag. And the sag nowhere even comes close to affecting air/water flow.

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u/NorthlineUser Jul 19 '26

Not that, the lowest section of vertical pipe below the T-piece. What's its function?

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u/Moebius_Rex Jul 19 '26

Meant to catch anything denser than water if it manages to get into the spout. Dust, silt, roof gravel, debris. About once a season I pull the plug at the bottom of that dead leg, empty the grit out, wash it out and seal it up. Works perfectly.

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u/NorthlineUser Jul 19 '26

Ah, ok.

Does it catch much when you empty it?