Elevated Dual Barrel Rainwater Collection System

Step 6: Intake Filter

The filter is compised of a gutter-to-PVC 4" converter into the green 4" diffuser which is actually upside down in this application so I am using it as a strainer instead for form.  Inside the strainer goes the pipe sock designed to strain sediment from corrugated pipe used in tile applications.  I cut about a 12" length of sock, and tied a knot in one end and rubber banded it around the outside of the converter.  My gutters are screened so not much gets in other than smaller particulate.