A downpipe valve control system has a main body having an inlet and an in-line outlet configurable for fluidly connective installation as part of a downpipe. The main valve also has a main valve handle therefor operative between the inlet and the outlet. The system also has an attachable spigot having a removeable proximal cap interfacing a proximal port of the main body. The proximal has a diameter greater than 7 cm and a distal inlet port for a water hose can be connected to the proximal cap. The present arrangement can be used for cleaning gutters, flushing rainwater tanks and/or mitigating against ember attack.

A downpipe valve control system has a main body having an inlet and an in-line outlet configurable for fluidly connective installation as part of a downpipe. The main valve also has a main valve handle therefor operative between the inlet and the outlet. The system also has an attachable spigot having a removeable proximal cap interfacing a proximal port of the main body. The proximal has a diameter greater than 7 cm and a distal inlet port for a water hose can be connected to the proximal cap. The present arrangement can be used for cleaning gutters, flushing rainwater tanks and/or mitigating against ember attack.

Systems for water collection and recycling are described herein. A downspout having a downspout groove is vertically disposed on an exterior wall. Electrical wiring that is operatively connected to at least one electrical power generator is disposed along the downspout groove. The downspout and electrical power generator are supported by downspout brackets. The downspout is fluidly connected to a gutter and an outdoor water storage tank for collecting rain water. A water pump moves grey water from a shower tub drainage pipeline to a water path switch valve. A control switch directs the water path switch valve to divert the grey water to a toilet storage tank, an outdoor water storage tank, or a washing machine water tank.

Downspout connector consists of an attachment system for joining to open end of a downspout. The apparatus is hand-fastened to downspout without need of physical or permanent drain modification. The apparatus interface permits fluid movement through duct(s) to threaded hose connector. A conventional hose joins with threaded hose connector(s) for fluid distribution to remote locations. Downspout connector presents an easier, more efficient device for diverting and dispersing rainwater.

This system uses one or a series of expandable and stackable rectangular boxes designed to collect rainwater from a rooftop or other manmade impervious surface via a downspout to reduce rainwater runoff and harvest rainwater for reuse. The system is comprised of a downspout diverter, one or a series of expandable and stackable rectangular boxes, and pipes. Rainwater is diverted from the downspout into the boxes that are connected by pipes. The collected rainwater exits from a valve leading to an opening for reuse. This opening can also be connected to a pump to raise the water pressure to a higher level for irrigation or other usages. The top of the box consists of a flat surface that is suitable for mounting flower beds or plant containers. The stacked rectangular boxes can also be used as a wall or for other nonintrusive purposes. Our RCRS is easy to install and requires minimal space. Our RCRS is made from cost saving materials. Our RCRS boxes can be easily connected to each other. Our RCRS downspout diverter has self-cleaning capabilities. The flat space located on top of our RCRS boxes can be utilized for plantings such as flower beds or a vegetable garden.

A downspout diverter for rainwater collection that is installed through a hole in the wall of a downspout and functions as a gate valve by redirecting the flow of water from a pan-like Interior gate through a fitted bushing and exterior hose spout. The gate can be turned from its horizontal capture position to its vertical non-capture position by rotating the bushing. It is easy to install and remove without disconnecting the downspout, and its small size and accessory plug effect a finished appearance to the downspout.

A liquid flow diverter (130) for a downpipe (120) includes a body (132). The body (132) includes a channel profile (136) between a first end (131) and a second end (133). The channel profile (136) includes a helix shape and allows flow of a liquid therein. The body (132) further includes a liquid outlet (139) associated with the first end (131). The liquid outlet (139) allows fluid communication of the liquid flow diverter (130) with the downpipe (120). The liquid flow diverter (130) is characterized in that the body (132) is made of a partly rigid material with the helix shaped channel profile (136) having a lead (L) of at least a height (H) of the channel profile (136) at its first end (131).

A downspout diverter for rainwater collection that consists of a rotating diverter unit with a catchment gate that captures and redirects the flow of water to the outside of the downspout when it is turned to its horizontal upright position, and restores downflow when it is turned to its vertical open position. The device is easy to install and remove without disconnecting the downspout, and the small size of its port and fixtures effects a finished appearance to the downspout.

A downspout diverter for rainwater collection that is installed through a hole in the wall of a downspout and functions as a gate valve by redirecting the flow of water from a pan-like Interior gate through a fitted bushing and exterior hose spout. The gate can be turned from its horizontal capture position to its vertical non-capture position by rotating the bushing. It is easy to install and remove without disconnecting the downspout, and its small size and accessory plug effect a finished appearance to the downspout.

A diverter for a rain barrel includes a scoop portion configured to fit within a gutter downspout, a rain barrel fitting portion configured to fluidly attach the scoop portion to the rain barrel, and a wing extending outwardly from the scoop portion to direct a flow of water in the gutter downspout towards the scoop portion.