Rain barrels are a fantastic way to cut down our water consumption. We must learn to conserve as many of our natural resources as possible. There are many different types of rain barrels but they all suit the same purpose conserving water. The way are water resources are drying up now water is a big concern. So why not use what nature provides us with, rain. A Rain barrel on a day of heavy rain will fill up quickly. The benefit to this is you can water your garden for up to a week using this method. How much water do you think we waste just in watering our gardens? The number is substancial. Another benefit to using rain barrels is the amount you save on your water bill, would probably benefit you and our water resource supply. The rain barrel would pay itself off in a couple of months.easy.
Rain Barrel Maintenance
Rain barrels also like anything else need some simple maintenance.You should not let water sit in rain barrel longer then a month. Any longer than a month the rain barrel should be emptied. If you should become aware of any fowl smell or algae you could add a capful of chlorine bleach this will not harm plants. Most people usually use their rain barrels on a daily or weekly basis, for those who do so you should not be concerned. Do not use any type of vinegar when cleaning your rain barrel as this would be harmful to your plants. Some poeple like to use cheese cloth on top of screen of the spigot to act as an addition filter to avoid trouble getting the water to come out. I use my rain barrel constantly and have never experienced any problems. They are very user friendly a very excellant eco global living practice.
Real Oak Rain BarrelThis recycled whiskey barrel retains a slight and delightful aroma of its past, but it's ready for a new life collecting 100% pure rainwater for your garden. The 45-gallon rain barrel is constructed of solid white oak, an extremely durable hardwood, reinforced with the original steel hoops. Complements traditional home designs better than plastic barrels Includes feeder hose, brass shutoff valve, debris filter, overflow tube Overflow tube can be used to link 2 rain barrels Flexible Downspout shown is sold separately Allow 2 to 4 weeks for delivery Ships by UPS only; please provide a physical delivery address This item is oversized and has an additional $40 shipping charge Faster shipping is not available for this item Sorry, no shipments to AK, HI, PR or VI 24" diameter x 35" H Constructed of durable solid white oak. This is one kind of rain barrel that many people who like more traditional type of gardening would like to use.
