How to Increase Water Pressure on a Rain Barrel

Some people use rain barrels to collect the rain water and reuse it for gardening, or even for indoor water use. One way to get the water from the rain barrel so you can use it is through a spigot at the bottom of the rain barrel. However, if the water pressure isn't high enough, you will only experience a dribble. Therefore, you must take steps to increase the water pressure so the water flows well.

Shovel
Level
Cinder blocks
Wood pallet or boards

Instructions

- 1
  Use a shovel to create an even resting place. Check it with a level in several places to ensure the ground is as level as possible.
- 2
  Lay a four-block square of cinder blocks on the ground where the rain barrel will rest. Place the cinder blocks up against each other with the openings facing up.
- 3
  Lay a second layer of cinder blocks, turning the second layer 90-degrees from the position of the first layer.
- 4
  Repeat the layers once more each if you need a higher resting place for the barrel. The higher the barrel rests, the greater the water pressure.
- 5
  Lay a wood pallet or several boards across the top of the cinder blocks. This gives you a little extra height and stability for the rain barrel by covering the cinder block holes.
- 6
  Place your rain barrel on top of the pallet or boards.

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