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Save the Rain Water Metal Diverter - 2 x 3 or 3 x 4

Save the Rain Water Metal Diverter - 2 x 3 or 3 x 4

Item#: GAM004

Starting Sale Price: $34.98 SAVE: $10.01 (22%)

Starting List Price : $44.99

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  • Use the Save the Rain Diverter to channel water from your downspout to your barrel or watering can
  • The small diverter dimensions are: 11L x 3W x 2.5H inches
  • The large diverter dimensions are: 11L x 4W x 3H inches
  • Constructed of galvanized steel for strength
  • Keep the diverter in the open position or extended to reroute rainwater
  • Close the diverter when your rain barrel or can is full and your downspout works as normal
  • The small diverter fits standard rectangular residential downspouts, typically less than 3 1/2 inches, in metal or plastic, or 3 inch round downspouts
  • The large diverter fits standard rectangular residential downspouts, typically less than 4 1/2 inches, in metal or plastic, or 4 and 5 inch round downspouts
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Description

Why Save Rain Water
Only ¼ inch of rain is needed to fill a 60 gallon barrel. Sixty gallons can cover about 100 square feet with 1 inch of water. This can go along way in offsetting garden needs in the spring and summer months when water consumption increases anywhere between 20 and 200%. Capturing rain water in a barrel before it hits the ground decreases stormwater runoff, which otherwise carries pollutants from paved surfaces into groundwater and rivers.


Installation Guidelines
Tools needed: a hacksaw & measuring tape


  • Diverter attaches easily to gutter downspout
  • Draw a line on the downspout approximately 9 inches above the top of the rain barrel
  • Move the barrel away
  • Use a hacksaw and cut the downspout at the line or marking
  • Note: if a downspout bracket is below your cut, remove the bracket and place it above the cut
  • Attach diverter and set angle
  • The diverter is designed so that you can crimp the sides of the downspouts to fit the diverter
  • Done!

What's Included:
Water Diverter
What's Not Included:
Installation Tools
Shipping Restrictions:
Only ships in contiguous USA.
Dimensions & Specifications

Dimensions

Large: 11L x 4W x 3H inches , Small: 11L x 3W x 2.5H inches

Material

Galvanized Steel

Warranty

1 Year Warranty

Weight (lbs.)

Large: Less than 2 lbs. , Small: Less than 1 lb.

Options

Size: Small - 2 x 3 Rain Diverter, Large - 3 x 4 Rain Diverter

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Great American Save the Rain Water Metal Diverter - 2 x 3 or 3 x 4
 
4.6

(based on 19 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (13)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy assembly (8)
  • Durable (6)
  • Attractive (4)
  • Easy to install (4)
  • Stable (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Outdoors (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid gardener (6), Getting started (4)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    perfect design

    We have two Save the Rain diverters. They are installed into 2 different downspouts at opposite corners of our house, and both feed into 2 rain barrels hooked together.
    The diverters are extremely...Read complete review

    We have two Save the Rain diverters. They are installed into 2 different downspouts at opposite corners of our house, and both feed into 2 rain barrels hooked together.
    The diverters are extremely easy to install. One we have had for several years, and it still operates perfectly. We just got the second one, and it is performing just as well.
    The advantage to using these, is that when the rain barrels are full, you just close the spout, and the rest of the rainwater flushes out through your existing downspout system. This eliminates the problem of having overflow from your rain barrels flooding near your house foundation. It is also more aesthetic, since you don't need large overflow hoses snaking from your rain barrels into your yard.
    This systems also allows you to store your rain barrels in a shed or garage, at the end of the season. You simply close the diverter, and your downspout is fully functional.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    basically like it

    installation was rather simple and it is easy to use since you just flip the spout up or down. The flaw with it is that it drips when the spout is down for the rainbarrel...Read complete review

    installation was rather simple and it is easy to use since you just flip the spout up or down. The flaw with it is that it drips when the spout is down for the rainbarrel so if it is not raining but a little most of the water drips down to the gutter instead of into the rainbarrel. this is a logical flaw since there is when the spout is down there is a 'seam' at the back that is not calked or sealed that is where water drips. Didn't find that to be a big deal but hadn't expected it.

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    May

    27

    2011

     
    5.0

    'Handiest device ever"

    By Rainmaker

    from Johnstown, PA

    About Me Budget Shopper

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Durable
    • Easy To Assemble
    • Installs in seconds
    • No guesswork

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Outdoors

      Comments about Great American Save the Rain Water Metal Diverter - 2 x 3 or 3 x 4:

      Outweighs other, more complicated products;"flip it and forget it"

      • I Am A:
      • Family Older Kids

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Apr

      29

      2011

       
      5.0

      Simple and effective

      By Digger Gal

      from Weirton, WV

      About Me Midrange Shopper

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy to install

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • A rain barrel "must"
        • Outdoors

        Comments about Great American Save the Rain Water Metal Diverter - 2 x 3 or 3 x 4:

        We moved to this property in January of this year. We started square foot gardens and wanted an effective, efficient way to water while we are out of town. Our rain barrels, we believe, will supply the garden via drip irrigation. This diverter was the simplest, yet most functional we found for our purposes. We use one diverter to fill the primary barrel and then have the over flow go into an adjacent barrel. The only difficulty was cutting into the downspout, but we conquered!

        • I Am A:
        • Couple No Kids

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Mar

        14

        2011

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Ingenious

        By Corryton Gardner

        from Corryton, TN

        About Me Midrange Shopper

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Ingenious design

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Outdoors

          Comments about Great American Save the Rain Water Metal Diverter - 2 x 3 or 3 x 4:

          Durable and easy to install. Easy to follow installation instructions - about 15 minutes from start to finish. High-quality construction and sturdy material. Looks like it will last for years.

          • I Am A:
          • Family Older Kids

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Dec

          31

          2010

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Easy to Install, Works Great

          By Diane

          from Emporium, PA

          About Me Avid Gardener

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy Assembly

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Great American Save the Rain Water Metal Diverter - 2 x 3 or 3 x 4:

              I had bought a rain barrel, and let it sit unused for a year because I had a fear of sawing into my downspout and making a mess of things. I saw this diverter on a PBS program and thought that it looked easy to install and it was! The real selling point for me is that at the end of the summer, you just close up the diverter, and your downspout goes back to being fully functional.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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              Dec

              25

              2010

               
              5.0

              Great rain water redirection spout!

              By cyclone

              from Pleasanton, CA

              About Me Getting Started

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Attractive
              • Effective

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Saves water

                Comments about Great American Save the Rain Water Metal Diverter - 2 x 3 or 3 x 4:

                Very easy to install - just use a hacksaw to cut out a piece from your existing downspout, this nuit will easily fit in. Now you can redirect some or all of the rain water to a barrel or whatever you decide to connect the outlet to.

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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