High pressure water distributor for downpipes

Claim 1

In combination with a downpipe having a lower open end, a rainwater distribution device comprising: an elongated hollow member having an open upper end and an open lower end, said hollow member slidably engagable over said downpipe such that said open upper end is located over said downpipe a substantial distance above the lower open end of said downpipe, said hollow member thereby being in water receiving communication with rainwater flowing down said downpipe; a water discharge opening located in said hollow member proximate said open lower end and substantially below the open upper end of said hollow member, the cross-sectional area of said water discharge opening being substantially less than the average cross-sectional area of said hollow member; a hose coupling mounted on said hollow member and aligned and in fluid communication with said water discharge opening; a closure means located on said hollow member at said open lower end for stopping rainwater from flowing through said open lower end; and a holding means engaging the hollow member for holding the hollow member in a fixed position with respect to the downpipe such that rainwater flowing down said downpipe can escape from the upper end of the hollow member; whereby said substantial distance provides a predetermined water pressure head.