Rain Barrel Fill, Filter and Overflow Combined

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Rain water harvesting (RWH) downspout insert. Filters debris, and ideally also combine with Gutter Outlet Guard. Also acts as a downspout diverter to fill the barrel. If your barrel is sealed, when the barrel becomes full, this will backfeed and overflow through the downspout. Be sure to avoid airlock by ensuring air can escape through the garden hose, as the barrel fills. To winterize, simply remove garden hose, drain barrel, etc. This uses a screw in component, included, that converts to a Garden hose. But you can create a custom converter to meet your needs. No need to print support material, orient when slicing as depicted in included pic. Note there is another version without the filter here: Rain Barrel Diverter, No Filter. Kudos to SAVAGENYHK, as this is a variation of their design: https://www.stlfinder.com/model/rain-diverter-system-for-2x3-downspout-for-rain-barrels-T1pM9yaw/4765424/. UPDATE: I added a 90 degree elbow to optionally direct hose downward. The elbow uses HOSE THREADs on both ends, so simply add if needed to relieve stress on hose.