The rain validator needs to be drained after it reaches its maximum capacity. To do this we implemented the Pythagorean Cup principal. This allows for our validator to reach a certain liquid capacity and then drain. The principal is quite simple; the liquid is permitted to rise to a certain level and when the point is reached, a siphon will drain will the container. 

Our design works but needs modifications to be able to work appropriately. The following video is a demonstration of the current desing.