Instructions

Frame Construction

1. Cut all wood to size according to the cut list.
2. Double-check your measurements!
3. Sketch a plan if you need to adapt to your space.
4. Build the bottom shelf:
5. Attach 32″ braces (place 13″ inside from the edges).
6. Ensure the frame is square and level.
7. Assemble the other two shelves:
8. Use the same method to build two more frames for the upper shelves.
9. Create barrel cradles:
10. Place a barrel on the bottom shelf.
11. Add 29″ angled supports and 10″ cradle boards to snugly fit the barrel.
12. Secure with screws after drilling pilot holes.
13. Attach legs:
14. Secure the 84″ legs to the bottom shelf.
15. Stack and attach the second and third shelves to the legs.
16. Space shelves 24½” apart for proper drum fit.
17. Finalize frame assembly:
18. Stand the rack upright.
19. Slide drums into their cradles to confirm the fit.

Plumbing the Barrels

1. Prepare the drums:
2. Install bung caps on each drum.
3. Attach a spigot to the bottom drum bung cap.
4. Connect the barrels:
5. Add adapters and a short PVC pipe section (2″) to other bung caps.
6. Use 90° PVC elbows to connect barrels in series with ¾” PVC pipe.
7. Add overflow pipe:
8. Attach a tee to the top drum.
9. Connect a short PVC section from the tee to a 90° elbow.
10. Run a pipe from the elbow to the ground as an overflow outlet.
11. Connect to the gutter system:
12. Use 1″ PVC pipe with 45° elbows to route water from the gutter to the top drum.

Optional Modifications

• Use clear hoses for water-level visibility instead of PVC pipes.
• Install mesh filters on the inlet to block debris (check and clean regularly).
• Consider a continuous pipe connection from the lowest bung cap to the highest bung cap for better airflow.