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Rain Barrels

Rain barrels are perfect for conserving water and money. A rain barrel can save up to 1,300 gallons of free water during summer months.
Dark colors, like dark greens, browns, greys, and blues, are best for large rain barrels, as the color helps to block out UV rays which foster algae growth.

Rain Barrel Installation Tips

Level Surface: Safety first! A flat, level surface for placement of your water barrel is key. A full rain water barrel can weigh in excess of 300 lbs. - you don't want the rain water barrel to tip.


Downspout: Once you position your rain barrel, you will need to remove a section of your gutter downspout to redirect water into your barrel.


Overflow Water: Make sure the overflow valve or pipe in your water barrel is positioned or pointed away from your home's foundation.


Winter Storage: Empty or drain your rain barrel, remove spigot, run-off hose, and drain plug before storing for the winter. When possible store your barrel in a protected/indoor area but if the rain barrel must remain outside turn it upside down and secure it to prevent animal inhabitation or water accumulation which can freeze, expand, and potentially crack the barrel wall.



Popular Rain Barrels

 50-Gallon Tan Resin RTS Flat Back Rain Barrel
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List Price: $239.99
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 Great American 60-Gallon Forest Green Recycled Plastic Painted Rain Barrel
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 WaterStones Rescue 40 Gallon Rainwater Collection System
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 Good Ideas 50-Gallon Black Recycled Plastic Rain Wizard Flat Back Rain Barrel
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 Good Ideas 55-Gallon Big Blue Recycled Plastic Rain Barrel
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List Price: $119.99
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 Good Ideas 50-Gallon Khaki Recycled Plastic Rain Wizard Flat Back Rain Barrel
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List Price: $164.99
Sale Price: $139.98
 Good Ideas Rain Wizard Stained Rib 50-Gallon Oak Rain Barrel
 
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Our Price: $159.99
 54-Gallon Moss Green Resin Spruce Creek RainSaver Rain Barrel
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List Price: $269.99
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 40-Gallon White Polyethylene Madison Rain Barrel
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List Price: $239.99
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Helpful Information for Selecting Rain Barrels

1. Elevating your water barrel on cinder blocks or a stand makes water retrieval easier and improves water flow. If you do elevate, make sure everything is level, stable, and secure. A full rain water barrel may weigh more than 300 lbs.


2. An environmentally friendly choice, rain barrels store and use rainwater to water garden plants. They save money, too, considering that we use 40% of our water caring for plants and yards in the summer.


3. Decorative rain barrels also prevent polluted water from entering streams and other natural water resources. The first few inches of rain runoff are the most polluted - rain barrels can capture this water.


4. Plastic barrels can range in size from 40 to more than 200 gallons. You'll find a variety of sizes here from which to choose.


5. Typically, for every inch of rain received, about 600 gallons of water can drain from every 1,000-square-foot roof area.


6. Keep runoff from washing into yards and nearby drain systems or streams by placing rain water barrels under downspouts.


7. In areas that receive heavy rain, homeowners may choose to link several large-capacity gutter barrels together to maintain and prevent overflow.


8. In areas that receive little precipitation, or during drier months, homeowners may find a small-capacity rain barrel galvanized can best suits their needs.


9. You'll find a wide variety of wooden rain barrel designs - traditional barrel and decorative shapes, or with functional elements, such as a flat back to allow it to be placed close to a house or shed.


10. One inch of rain on a roof yields over 600 gallons of water! That's the beauty of freeze proof rain barrel usage.
For more on rain barrels check out our Rain Barrel Tips.

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