Rain Chains are easy to install! Follow the instructions below for helpful tips. If you run into any issues, our team will be happy to help!
Step #1: Remove the existing downspout if necessary (it's usually held by a few sheet metal screws).
Step #2: Install your V-Hook (included with your rain chain) or your Installation Kit (separate recommended product) in your gutter.
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A V-Hook will be included with your rain chain. This is a suitable solution if you live in an area with little to no rainfall and you're not worried about water splashing and potentially missing your rain chain. If you ordered an Installation Kit, you can skip this section.
We recommend Installation Kits because they will help direct rainwater from your gutter onto your rain chain, which will reduce splashing and help your rain chain function better. They'll also help provide a more secure connection for your rain chain.
Installation kits or Link Chain Reducers can always be added afterwards if needed
Step #3: Install your Link Chain Reducer.
Skip this section if you didn't purchase a Link Chain Reducer.
Link Chain Reducers are primarily used with Link Style Rain Chains. They help to funnel water that flows out of the Installation Kit directly onto the rain chain. This will help more water flow down the rain chain and reduce splashing.
Learn MoreStep #4: Assemble your rain chain. If you purchased a cup style rain chain design, it most likely has been delivered to you with cups and top wires separated. This means smaller packaging and less damage during shipping.
Most cup style rain chains we offer come with the cups and connecting wires packaged separately, so some simple assembly will be required. Please note the cup style rain chains we offer connect with wires, not lengths of chain.
Most of the link style rain chains we offer come pre-assembled to your specified length. A few styles come with the links individually packaged, so some simple assembly might be required.
Step #5: Anchor your rain chain to the ground. It's necessary to secure your rain chain at the bottom so that it does not swing freely in the wind and hit surrounding structures causing damage to your home or rain chain. Below we've listed a few common methods.
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The Rain Chain Anchor Stake™ and the Rain Chain Anchor Pin are both great solutions for securing your rain chain to the ground.
Simply run the stake into the area directly below your rain chain and connect your rain chain with the included lightweight copper chain.
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We offer a variety of dishes and basins that can be connected to your rain chain with a handy Loop-Kit. The Loop-Kit comes with a section of lightweight chain that's easy to connect to your rain chain. We recommend adding stones to the bottom of the basin or dish to add weight.
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Another solution is to connect your rain chain to a drainage grate. The rainwater will run away from the house through the underground drain. This is a popular option for new construction homes, or for homes that are getting a professional landscape remodel.
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