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300 gallon Cedar Rain Bench DIY kit as seen on Tiny House Nation, liners, specialty fittings and detailed plans supplied by yours truly here at Second Rain. Why does this one cost more than the 280 gal DIY kit? It actually has 3 liners (up to 140 gallons each), can be built to hold 420 gallons at 32" tall, but the plans show how to build a more comfy cedar bench. Having a beautiful seat is the trade off for not filling them to capacity, that's all. Includes 3 liners, fittings, diverter, and plans with shopping list to buy local cedar and build your own. -
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One of our latest designs, a little longer bench that uses 2 standard Rain Bench liners to hold a massive 280 gallons.
In one bench! Yes, that is correct. This one bench, when you buy the lumber locally according to the shopping list included--
(or better yet have your local handyman or carpenter do it!)
Shown right: different materials, same 280 gal kit. Those plans coming soon!
One bench can hold as much as 5 (FIVE) rain barrels. And look, and function, so much better. -
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A pack of specialty fittings, adapters, reducers, and flexible tubing that connects 3 liners together inside a Rain Bench.™ This pack allows simple connection to an existing diverter, to fill your bench up with rainwater, and at the other end to a garden hose or pump, to use your harvested rainwater. -
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This Woodward or Cedar Panel RainBench DIY Kit is for someone with basic DIY carpentry and plumbing skills. Save cash on shipping so you can go on that vacation you deserve. Buy lumber & hardware locally to support Hank down the road, (and for the cedar panel, show Home Depot a lil love)or better yet, use recycled construction waste and blow everyone's mind with how ridiculously environmentally conscious and brilliant you are.
Materials purchased separately: This will vary depending on the kit, but there is a detailed shopping list with estimated pricing (varies by region) included in each set of plans. The Cedar Panel will end up costing more because they are pre-made panels and, well, even though it is "free shipping" from homedepot.com, you are still paying more for shipping (they just include it in the price)...
you could throw a flat 4'x 4' piece on top and make it into a rain dining patio table - See? I told you their minds will be blown.And hey, this is all made by one of your neighbors in the USA, so that's nice.
- Tools needed:
- A saw, a drill and a pencil
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This RainBench DIY Kit is for someone with basic DIY carpentry and plumbing skills. Save cash on shipping so you can go on that vacation you deserve. Buy lumber & hardware locally (usually ~$30-40) to support Hank down the road,or better yet, use recycled construction waste and blow everyone's mind with how ridiculously environmentally conscious and brilliant you are.
The 140 gallon Rain Bench DIY Kit includes:
- 1) Illustrated instructions to build your Rain Bench
- 1) Custom fitted 2-ply waterproof liner, 32″x32″x32″
- 2) Mosquito resistant PVC fittings welded to liner
- 2) 18" UV-resistant BPA free, food grade 1" I.D. black tubing
- 2) 6" UV-resistant BPA free, food grade 1" I.D. black tubing
- 2) Reducers, 2″x 1″ PVC thread
- 2) 1″ 90º elbow thread to barb (insert)
- 1) 1″ barb to 3/4″ hose adapter
- 1) Garden Hose shut-off valve
- 1) Roll Teflon thread tape, 260″
Materials purchased separately: you could throw a flat 4'x 4' piece on top and make it into a rain dining patio table - See? I told you their minds will be blown.- 2) 4’x8′ – 1/2″ exterior grade plywood (treated is best) Many suppliers will make the cuts according to the instructions diagram for a small fee!!
- 4) 2×4 x10′ lumber
- 2) 1x4 x10' lumber (optional for trim)
- Large flat slab for table top (optional)
- Fasteners: 1 lb. of 1 5/8″ deck screws
- Small can of sealer/ paint
- A saw, a drill and a pencil
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Build your own Rain Bench® that holds 65 gallons of water, and 2 people.
(the water in, the people on) The actual capacity of the liner that is included is up to 140 gallons, which means if you simply build a bigger box, it will expand to the size (maximum 32"L x 32"W x32"h) and hold a ton of water.Ok, it will only hold 1,120 lbs, or a little over half ton of water if built to max capacity.
That's a lot of water. (Tip: If you want to put one on your deck, make sure it was built to hold a hot tub. We recommend setting it on a level bed of permeable gravel instead) -
Build your own Rain Bench® that holds 65 gallons of water, and 2 people.
(the water in, the people on) The actual capacity of the liner that is included is up to 140 gallons, which means if you simply build a bigger box, it will expand to the size (maximum 32"L x 32"W x32"h) and hold a ton of water.Ok, it will only hold 1,120 lbs, or a little over half ton of water if built to max capacity.
That's a lot of water. (Tip: If you want to put one on your deck, make sure it was built to hold a hot tub. We recommend setting it on a level bed of permeable gravel instead) -
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Two layers of 4 mil plastic liner. Two threaded PVC fittings. 140 gallons of rainwater.
You could fill it up and jump on it, but we recommend using it inside a bench like this (plans available in the 140gal DIY kit).
btw Scott is 190 lbs (ok 200+ after Thanksgiving). Really, please don't jump on the liners. This was just for testing purposes...
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Two layers of 4 mil plastic liner. Two threaded PVC fittings. 140 gallons of rainwater.
You could fill it up and jump on it, but we recommend using it inside a bench like this (plans available in the 140gal DIY kit).
btw Scott is 190 lbs (ok 200+ after Thanksgiving). Really, please don't jump on the liners. This was just for testing purposes...
(but it was pretty fun)
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Diverts 99% of average rainfall from downspout. Fits all 2"x3", 3"x4", and 4"x4" downspouts. If that's not enough, Master Gardener Mom designed and sells it, so you know it's good. Ships straight from the Russell farm in central Wisconsin, USA. -
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**MADE IN THE USA** 100% recycled. Ships straight from our little shop in Middleton, Wisconsin, USA. For winter in cold climates (and we know cold climates), simply pull the water tube out and place it upside down. Accurately reads up to 4" of rainfall -- after that, you need to stop looking at the rain gauge and find a boat. ;) -
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Can't decide which plans to check out first? You're in luck.
You can grab them all, right now, for something ridiculous like 85% off retail. It's about 10 sets of plans (the list is growing), available to download and peruse immediately after purchase.You will receive a confirmation email right after purchase with links to all of the plans, diverter instructions, DIY guide as .pdfs and our rain calculator in excel format.
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This bench stores the equivalent of about 2 1/2 rain barrels.
This is the best way to get a feel for the DIY project before buying the actual kit. Downloadable plans for both the Woodward and Cedar Panel 140 gallon DIY kits.The Woodward measures about 3' x 3' x 2 1/2' tall.
The Cedar Panel measures about 3' x 3' x 3'.
*They also make fantastic storage benches, with or without the inside walls! (in winter for birdseed, or for cushions, or whatever)* please note: these plans come with the DIY kit so you don't have to buy them separately. -
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This bench stores the equivalent of about 5 1/2 rain barrels.
This is the best way to get a feel for the DIY project before buying the actual kit. Downloadable plans for the 140 gallon DIY kit.Each bench measures about 3'wide x 5 1/2' long x 2 1/2' tall.
*They also make fantastic storage benches, with or without the inside walls! (in winter for birdseed, or for cushions, or whatever)*
please note: these plans come with the 280 gallon DIY kit so if you're ready to build one now, you don't have to buy them separately -
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This bench stores the equivalent of about 2 1/2 rain barrels.
This is the best way to get a feel for the DIY project before buying the actual kit. Downloadable plans for the 140 gallon DIY kit.Each bench measures about 3' x 3' x 2 1/2' tall.
*They also make fantastic storage benches, with or without the inside walls! (in winter for birdseed, or for cushions, or whatever)* please note: these plans come with the DIY kit so you don't have to buy them separately -
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Build a beautiful cedar bench that stores the equivalent of more than 5 rain barrels.
This is the best way to get a closer look without buying the actual kit yet. Downloadable plans for both the original 300 gallon Cedar Rain Bench as well as the 'New and Improved' version.Each bench measures about 8' long x 3'wide x 2' tall.
*They also make fantastic high capacity cedar storage benches, with or without the inside walls! (in winter for birdseed, or for cushions, or whatever)* please note: these plans come with the DIY kit so you don't have to buy them separately
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