Sustain Dane
211 South Paterson St. Suite 200
Madison, WI 53703
Phone 608.316.6844
Email rainbarrel@sustaindane.org
Tue, Sep 7, 2010
How it Works
Traditional rain barrels can cause more problems than you think.
RainReserveTMfeatures a patented diverter system that has significant performance advantages over other rainbarrel systems.

  • As rain water flows down your downspout, it will enter the inner chamber of the diverter, where it will be redirected through a length of hosing to the rain barrel.

  • The diverter is designed to capture as much water as possible without capturing debris that comes off the rooftop.

  • Once the barrel has filled (it will fill surprisingly fast), additional rain water that flows down the downspout will pass through the diverter and exit the bottom of the downspout as it does normally.Once any amount of rain has been diverted into your barrel, it is available for you to use to water your plants!!!

  • Simply attach a standard garden hose, turn on the spigot, and deliver the fresh rain water to your plants.

  • When finished, make sure to turn off the spigot so the next rainfall will be captured!


  • Watch the RainReserveTM rain barrel movie to learn about how they work.



    Click the links on the left for further information about how the diverter system functions and how to maintain your Sustain Dane rain barrel.