Diy Rain Barrel Spigot. Make sure there are no leaks in the spigot or bulkhead. I used a hole saw bit for my drill to make these cuts.
(placing the spigot slightly above the base will help to reduce sediment buildup which can lead to clogging). I used a hole saw bit for my drill to make these cuts. Using the spade bit, drill a ¾ inch hole roughly 3 inches above the barrel base.
Step one, buy barrel, step two, collect rain.
Rain barrel kit with brass spigot rts home accents rain barrel kit is the oem rts home accents rain barrel kit is the oem replacement kit for any of our flat back rain barrels. Making your own rain barrel can be as simple as updating a forgotten garbage can. Optimally, the completed rain barrel will be placed on a raised platform for easy spigot access and to reduce splash water waste. Spigot should be placed as close to bottom of barrel as possible with enough room to hook up a hose or fill a watering can.