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Great American Painted Rain Barrel

Item# GAM003
 
4.0

(19 Ratings)

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$118.98

List Price: $179.99
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  • Made from recycled food grade polyethylene
  • 60-gallon capacity
  • Link to other barrels with a .75-inch piece of garden hose
  • Measures 24 diam. x 39H inches; weighs approx. 20 lbs.

What's Included?

Rain Barrel

What's Not Included?

Diverter, Hose, Linking Kit

Description

Additional features

  • UV protected for a long life
  • Overflow fitting, drain plug, screw on cover included
  • Optional spigot 4 or 14 inches from ground
  • Features an insect screen to keep water clear of debris
  • 1 year limited warranty

 


Rain happens. Rain is free. A 60 gallon rain barrel can fill in less than .25-inches of rainfall (depending on the size of your roof and gutter system). Rain barrels can go a long way in offsetting your domestic water needs: including gardening, car washing, and pool topping. In turn, the burden on the local water system or your well will diminish and ultimately save you money. Collecting rain water has become as typical as recycling bottles, cans, newspapers, and composting. Link two or three barrels together (linking hose not included) and you can save up to 180 gallons of precious rain water.


The Great American Rain Barrel is built to be extremely durable with a wall thickness of 3/16", resulting in a rigid, heavy duty rain barrel that will last virtually forever. Each UV protected polyethylene rain barrel is manufactured in the USA from a recycled shipping barrel that stands 39-inches tall by 24-inches wide and weighs 20 lbs. empty. The barrel comes complete with overflow fitting, drain plug, and screw on cover. You can choose an optional spigot, too, and you have a choice of the spigot positioned at 4 or 14 inches off the ground. Attach your garden hose to the spigot and water your garden or lawn, even wash your car. We suggest raising the barrel for use with a regular garden hose as it's gravity fed. Our rain barrel arrives with simple instructions for fast and easy installation.


How to Link Barrels Together
To save even more water, you can link your first barrel to a second, also using a (shorter) piece of 3/4" hose. Simply unscrew the upper plug (on the second barrel) and replace it with a second elbow. Attach one end of your hose to the overflow fitting (on barrel one) turning the fitting so that it is horizontal, and then attach it to the other end to the new elbow on the second barrel (which should also be turned horizontally). Attach your overflow hose to the second elbow (on barrel two) so that once that barrel has filled, you can direct excess water away from the foundation. We recommend keeping barrels close together for best results.


Helpful Tips:


  • To prevent ground saturation near your foundation, we recommend attaching a minimum of six feet of 3/4" hose to the overflow fitting and directing the water away from the foundation.
  • To prevent insects from seeping into the barrel, a Teflon window screen can be draped over the barrel before screwing on the lid.
  • If odor or insects become a problem, Clorox is an age old remedy; use approximately 1/4 cup to harmlessly disinfect the water.
  • In order to avoid clogging, empty your barrel at least once a year to remove leaves and other debris that may have accumulated inside.
  • Ice in barrels can cause permanent damage and is not covered by the warranty. Please be sure to winterize your barrel.
  • CAUTION: Be sure to screw lid on tightly to prevent children or animals from falling into the barrel.
  • The Great American Rain Barrel is intended for garden use only. Do not use barrel to store drinking water.


About Great American
With the support and enthusiasm of a remarkable customer base, The Great American Rain Barrel Company provides environmentally friendly rain barrels to communities and individuals everywhere. The company has been in business since 1990 and sold over 100,000 rain barrels nationwide.

  • First, attach the spigot to rain barrel. Place one of the washers on the end of the spigot and slide the spigot into the hole below the label. Reach into the barrel and place the second washer over the threaded end of the spigot. Thread the nut on the end of the spigot and hand tighten.
  • Take the black L-shaped elbow (overflow fitting) and screw it into the pre-threaded hole on the top, right hand side, of the barrel.
  • Now select a downspout that is easily accessible.
  • Level the ground where the barrel will sit. If needed use bricks or pressure treated 2 x 4s or 2 x 6s. (Caution: your barrel should be placed on a level surface or it may tip over upon filling, causing bodily harm or property damage. If your rain barrel is elevated, make certain that it is secure so that it cannot tip over.)
  • Remove the elbow and run-off pipe from the end of the downspout. If you are using a Save the Rain Diverter follow directions on diverter. Draw a line on the downspout 9" above the top of the barrel. Move the barrel away. Use a hacksaw and cut the downspout at the line. Note: if a downspout bracket is below your cut, remove the bracket and place it above the cut.
  • Squeeze or crimp the downspout end so the elbow will fit over it. Attach the elbow to the downspout and move the barrel back against the house, so that the end of the elbow is over the center of the lid. Rain water will now flow out of the elbow and down onto the cover of your rain barrel and drain into the barrel.
  • Caring for your barrel. To insure a long life for your barrel clean it out occasionally to eliminate clogs and other debris from building up inside your barrel.
  • Winterizing your barrel. Remove spigot and drain plug. Empty barrel and store in basement, garage, or under porch. If barrel must remain outside, turn it upside down and secure it with a concrete block or bungee cord.

Shipping Restrictions:
Only ships in contiguous USA.

Dimensions & Specifications

Dimensions

24D x 39H in.

Material

Recycled Food Grade Plastic Resin

Warranty

1 Year Limited Warranty

Brand

Great American Rain Barrel

Weight (lbs.)

20

Gallon Capacity

60

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Great American Rain BarrelGreat American Painted Rain Barrel
 
3.9

(based on 19 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (7)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (11)
  • Conserves water (9)
  • Weather proof (8)
  • Precise spout (4)
  • Durable (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Outdoor garden (11)
    • Household plants (6)
    • Watering the lawn (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid gardener (10)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    I'll be buying more of these!

    I use it to store rainwater that collects on our pool cover. I'm planning on getting more rain barrels to hook up to our roof rain-gutters. Although I could use a larger size, this...Read complete review

    I use it to store rainwater that collects on our pool cover. I'm planning on getting more rain barrels to hook up to our roof rain-gutters. Although I could use a larger size, this size works as far as fitting into tight spaces near the rain-down-spouts. The 60 gallon is also small enough to move (carefully) when full. The spicket looks a little high. I haven't used the spicket, but it seems that if you hook a hose up to it, there will be quite a bit of water at the bottome once the water level is below the spicket.

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Limited in functionality

    These rainbarrels have all the right features, but the 2 most important are limited in functionality. The spigot is so high up on the barrel that you can only use half of the water ...Read complete review

    These rainbarrels have all the right features, but the 2 most important are limited in functionality. The spigot is so high up on the barrel that you can only use half of the water in it. Both the main valve and the overflow valve are so small, that more rain comes in than can get out, so it is also not terribly functional. I am ultimately having to do all the valve plumbing myself with new valves, so the extra expense of this barrel with the features is unwarranted.

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    5.0

    fabulous

    By David

    from atlanta, georgia

    About Me Avid Gardener

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Conserves Water
    • Easy To Use
    • Precise Spout
    • Weather Resistant

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Household Plants
      • Outdoor Garden
      • Watering the Lawn

      Comments about Great American Rain Barrel Great American Painted Rain Barrel:

      nicely designed with everything you could ask for.

       
      5.0

      Rain Rating

      By Rob

      from Lafayette,LA

      About Me Master Gardener

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Conserves Water
      • Easy setup
      • Easy To Use
      • Weather Resistant

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Household Plants
        • Outdoor Garden

        Comments about Great American Rain Barrel Great American Painted Rain Barrel:

        Came in quickly. Packaged well, looks great and was easy to setup. Needs a second person to hold outside spigot while inside nut is tightened but essentially a one person project. Had first rain 2 days after setup and the 3" rainfall in 6 hours filled it to overflowing. Perfect choice and exceeded expectations.

         
        4.0

        Sturdy and as pretty as abarrel can be

        By Angela

        from FALMOUTH,MA

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Weather Resistant

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Great American Rain Barrel Great American Painted Rain Barrel:

            The Barrel arrived pretty fast and had eveything it should have. It's big and sturdy and easy to set up.

            It has't rained since the purchase so I do not know how the filter on top handles big volumnes of preciptation. I'll keep you posted.

             
            5.0

            As Described AND Fast Shipping

            By Stefanie

            from GROTON,MA

            About Me Avid Gardener

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Conserves Water
            • Easy To Use
            • Weather Resistant

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Outdoor Garden

              Comments about Great American Rain Barrel Great American Painted Rain Barrel:

              Happy with my purchase. It looks exactly like it does in the picture and is not too heavy (sans water). It arrived quickly and I am excited to put it to use for our spring planting.

               
              4.0

              none better

              By hummerman

              from lisle,il

              About Me Avid Gardener

              Pros

              • Easy To Use
              • Weather Resistant

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Very Adaptable System

                Comments about Great American Rain Barrel Great American Painted Rain Barrel:

                i owned 2 of these at our old house,and I let my wife talk me into getting a different style at the new place!
                WRONG
                First thing I realized is the tops dont come off almost any of the others,including the one I just bought...dipping my bucket/trug could get most of the water,and I also used a short hose and gravity from the lower spigot to get most of the water![barrel sat on 2 blocks] used steel spigot from Ace
                Never had any bug/mosquito issues in 10 years

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                Q1: How do you completely empty barrel with spigot so high?

                A: We recommend once the water falls below the spigot line unscrew the lid and dunk the bucket or Watering Can  to extract the remaining water. There is also another hole below the spigot (hidden by the plant in the image) that allows for drainage.

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