Rain Barrel Options

Free Overflow Valve Upgrades

We will upgrade the standard 3/4 overflow valve on your rain barrel to a larger 1 1/2 inch overflow valve for free if you choose.

Default 3/4 inch Overflow Valve – Thread for regular garden hose

Free 1 1/2 Upgrade – PVC Overflow works with standard 1 1/2 inch sump pump hose

Why would someone need a larger overflow valve?

By default when our standard rain barrel fills rainwater will go out the overflow valve and down an ordinary garden hose but what happens when there is a HUGE downpour?

Simple, some goes out the overflow valve and the rest of the rainwater goes out another downspout tube on your home because it is a larger exit point.

What if you do not have another downspout tube or your rooftop is very large and produces too much rain water during a storm?

Have us install a larger 1 1/2 inch overflow valve so it is able to direct larger amounts of water away from your home thru ordinary sump pump hose. People use this option for filling goldfish ponds, directing storm water runoff, drying up wet basements and unwanted backyard swamps. You will be able to choose what size overflow valve you would like during the secure checkout process.

1 1/2 inch Sump pump hose by Flotec (9.95 Home Depot for 21 feet)

Note: If out of stock or you live too far away to drive simply purchase the hose online below.

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