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A new rainwater saver system using the principle of water following a line of least resistance, the rainwater saver system being for collecting water and redistributing it for various purposes. The rainwater saver system includes a housing having a lower and upper exit tube. The lower exit tube is c

A new rainwater saver system using the principle of water following a line of least resistance, the rainwater saver system being for collecting water and redistributing it for various purposes. The rainwater saver system includes a housing having a lower and upper exit tube. The lower exit tube is connected to a hose leading to a storage container. The upper tube is connected to a regular drainage system for draining water when the storage container is filled.

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[ What is claimed as being new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent of the United States is as follows:] [1.] A rainwater saver system comprising:a housing having an interior, said housing including four substantially vertical side panels, a substantially horizontal bottom panel enclosing t

[ What is claimed as being new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent of the United States is as follows:] [1.] A rainwater saver system comprising:a housing having an interior, said housing including four substantially vertical side panels, a substantially horizontal bottom panel enclosing the lower end of said housing, and a top with an opening adapted to permit water to flow into the interior of said housing from an inlet means for collecting and directing water flow; a first outlet aperture being positioned in one of said side panels, and a second outlet aperture for distributing water to a rainwater collection receptacle, said second outlet aperture being positioned in one of said side panels, wherein said first outlet aperture is located at a vertically higher level from said bottom panel than said second outlet aperture;a receptacle for receiving rainwater from said housing, said receptacle being connected to said second outlet aperture, said housing being positioned at a vertically higher position than said receptacle such that water within said interior flows through said second outlet aperture into said receptacle; andan L-shaped outlet pipe, said L-shaped outlet pipe having a first end and a second end, said first end being coupled to said housing around said first outlet aperture such that said interior is in fluid communication with said outlet pipe, said second end being adapted for engaging a drain pipe such that overflow from said receptacle backs up into said interior and flows out of said first outlet aperture through said outlet pipe and into said drain pipe.