Rainreserve 2012309 Rain Barrel Basic Rain Diverter Review

A basic Rainreserve diverter for sending downspout water into a supplied rain barrel for garden watering storage.

Seller pricing varies Updated May 22, 2026

Bottom line

Rainreserve 2012309 gives a garden rain-barrel station a basic white diverter path for capturing downspout water near outdoor watering routes.

Rainreserve 2012309 Rain Barrel Basic Rain Diverter white kit parts

What this review covers

The useful details are the 2012309 part number, basic diverter format, white parts, separate barrel planning, and downspout-to-barrel route.

The upside

  • The basic diverter format focuses on a direct downspout-to-barrel route.
  • The white parts keep the connection point visible on many downspout setups.
  • The kit supports rainwater storage for nearby beds and container groups.

The tradeoffs

  • The barrel is supplied separately.
  • The setup needs careful downspout and barrel placement before drilling.

Fit and feel

Good match:

This diverter suits a simple garden water-storage station with a supplied barrel and a nearby planting area.

What to know:

The barrel, base, and watering outlet plan are part of the full station. Read the product directions and match the downspout cut to the barrel inlet height.

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Full review

A focused diverter for barrel filling

Rainreserve 2012309 Rain Barrel Basic Rain Diverter gives a downspout a direct path into a supplied barrel. The white parts keep the collection point visible, which helps during the first rain checks and seasonal inspection.

The setup fits a gardener who wants stored rainwater near containers, raised beds, berry edges, or a utility corner.

Keep the barrel route easy to inspect

Rain-barrel setups stay friendlier when the fill route is visible. Leave room around the downspout, keep the hose path easy to follow, and place the barrel where the spigot can serve a can or garden hose route.

A firm base matters because stored water is heavy. Check the barrel and fittings after a rainy stretch.

Good match

This diverter suits a simple garden water-storage station with a supplied barrel and a nearby planting area.

What to know

The barrel, base, and watering outlet plan are part of the full station. Read the product directions and match the downspout cut to the barrel inlet height.