Category Collection, Plumbing & Controls

Divert water from a full rain barrel through a sized screened overflow, downspout diverter, linked barrel, or safe drainage route away from structures.

Water used by a sprinkler in 20 minutes depends on its flow rate. Learn how to convert GPM to gallons and measure application depth with catch cans.

Water tank overflow alarm cost depends on sensor type, number of levels, local or remote alerts, controls, power, installation, connectivity, and enclosure rating.

Make a simple water-level indicator with a protected sight tube, float, or low-voltage sensor. Learn the sealing, electrical, hygiene, and calibration safeguards.

Check a tank's water level using a safe visual mark, dipstick, sight tube, float gauge, pressure sensor, or noncontact monitor suited to its shape and access.

Check rainwater tank level with a dipstick, sight tube, mechanical gauge, pressure sensor, ultrasonic monitor, or float indicator while keeping the tank sealed.

Find how full a rainwater tank is with a dipstick, sight gauge, float, pressure transducer, ultrasonic sensor, or smart monitor suited to the tank and access.

Control gushing overflow by clearing blockages and sizing outlets, screens, pipes, and discharge routes for peak inflow without pressurizing the tank.

Stop a barrel leak by locating the exact source, draining below it, cleaning and drying the area, then repairing the fitting, gasket, seam, or compatible plastic.

Water-level apps work with compatible Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or cellular sensors rather than a phone alone. Compare accuracy, range, alerts, data, and subscriptions.