Rain Chains Direct Oval Loop Chain Made with Aluminum, 8.5 feet

Received item on time and as specified. I have a newly sided gray cottage and there is a small access to backyard just beyond the end of our driveway. So it is semi private, if you walk down driveway to side door you see the 8 foot alley way. While we were re-siding house we updated our gutter system. After about a year and while we have been redoing the landscaping, we noticed that there is one dormer that technically didn't "deserve" a downspout but probably should have received one. What to do? The rain, when coming from the west, seemed to just run down this one little corner and it created a persistent stream. We could've added another downspout but I had seen these rain chains and was intrigued. We have given this access way a zen type atmosphere by replacing a laughing Buddha garden statue on a rustic hand made stone elevation and adding a temple style wind chime and a small simple bench. The rain chain, being silver, is perfect with our house color and an additional eastern accent in the area. It also works! We hung it and it fell about 18" short of the ground, we bought an inexpensive silver heavy duty chain at our local hardware store, added it to the bottom of this decorative piece and then just puddled the extra 3 feet or so on the mulch. We then added three large flat granite stones in a circular pattern on top of the puddled chain. This anchors the combo so there won't be any swing (although this piece is open and airy it is substantial enough that it probably wouldn't wobble anyway) and it looks wonderful. As this is a shady spot we have planted hostas and added a cement japanese style lantern. I love the look of this chain with my house and Buddha although I expect any of the chains offered on the site would work the same way I am particularly happy with this one because of it's color and size.

I had to put a clear zip tie To the very top ring for it to have the first drop the fall consistently to the rest, other wise, works and looks great!

These rain chains look beautiful. They conduct rain from the gutter to their receptacle during both light rain and heavy downpours. When it is very windy, there is some rainwater that blows away from the chains. Installation was fast and easy even though there were no instructions. Common sense guided this install. Overall we are very pleased with both the look and performance and would definitely purchase again.

We bought this one to replace a different variety of rain chain that had faded and dripped rust stains onto our pool deck. This one is much better and will not rust. A clean contemporary look and the rain drips right down the chain as it should.

Oval Loop Rain Chain (Aluminum) by Rain Chains Direct (8.5 feet) ReviewAfter repainting our carriage house I wanted to put something that wasn't a normal gutter downspout on it. So i found rain chains! This one was simple and silver, two requirements that I needed. So far its done great in the rain, I had to get the Rain Chain Gutter Installer (Aluminum) to hang it correctly. I was able to shorten it easy and i just hung it onto a double rock planter so that it drains slow.Pro’s• Easy to install• Looks great• Aluminum so it wont rustCon’s• Really needs an adapter to make it work which is extraConclusionRain Chains are a great alternative to standard downspouts. They look great and come in all shapes and sizes. They are more expensive and will normally need an adapter. But if you are looking for something interesting here it is.

They work as they should

I've replaced all my downspouts with these rain chains. They will never clog. Need to have a directional trough to channel water away from the house, or some sort of rock filled pot etc. at the bottom. We have occasional freezes so the chains with little buckets or upside down umbrellas will not work - as they can trap water which can freeze and split the buckets.

Matches the one I had before, love the color/texture