A rain chain is a decorative element which improvise the outdoor of the house and besides that it collects the rain water which can be taken in use for various domestic purposes. As far as its structure and process is concerned it is simply a series of cups interlinked with one another through a chain. This chain passes through each cup by a hole at the bottom of each cup. This series of trinkets is attached to a barrel which ends up in an opening called gutter. The water keeps on passing through each and every trinket till it reaches to its final destination i.e. the barrel. These cups are available in various types of designs and shapes.

 

Some of the shapes and designs available in the market are copper cups, crocus cups in the shape of crocus flower, blue bell cups containing five cups in it. They are of blue color, pine apple cups appears as a pine apple in its design. Brass lily cups which are made of brass and have a quite long lasting life like copper cups. Copper cups are said to be eco-friendly because copper does not react with water to form rust. Hence it is a rust-free metal and due to this feature it is a perfect alternative to choose among all. It totally works under water so it is very much necessary for this device to use a rust free material. To enquire more about this device you should visit to its websites available on internet regarding its range and variety.

 

As far as its origin is concerned it lies in Japan initially. Japanese call this device with a special name known as "KUSARI DOI". Americans has provided it a standardized position in the country during the Olympics of NAGANO in 1998. Japanese usually install them in their temples. Americans decorate their exterior by this device. These rain chains are available in every range so it is not that it meant for the higher section only. It can be owned by a lower class people as well. As this device collects the rain water so it protects the walls of the house from getting ruined by the rain water.