225 Main Street - Seal Beach, CA 90740  -  (562) 430-5019

Rainwater Recycle Barrels

Embrace nature's solution to our emerging water shortage, and explore all the opportunities that fresh, soft chemical free water offers.

The rain barrel is an invention that has been used for centuries, but in recent years their relevance has become more pronounced. High water bills, global warming and water restrictions have all made the rain barrel more than a gardening tool for those with a green thumb. Because residential irrigation can account for up to 40% of domestic water consumption, water conservation measures such as rain barrels can be used to reduce the demand on the municipal water system or your homes personal well. During a storm, even a light one, it doesn’t take much time for a rain barrel to fill with enough water for your lawn and plants to thrive.

We believe the key to conserving and protecting the world's natural resources is research and education. We make it one of our goals to provide as much research, tools and awareness as possible to help conserve our precious resources.

All of the barrels we use are recycled food grade barrels we purchase before they are disposed of into landfills. It is a WIN – WIN situation all the way around. Please help our environment by not only saving water, but by keeping these barrels out of landfills.

Specifications

• Dimensions vary slightly - approximately 40” tall with 23” diameter
• 55 + gallon capacity (some barrels slightly larger)
• Brass ¾” spigot for garden hose attachment
• Screen on top to prevent mosquitoes from accessing water
• Side brass overflow where a hose can be attached
• Made from recycled plastic food grade barrels
• Comes in two colors: Russet and Black.

Benefits of a rain barrel

• Provide oxygenated, un-chlorinated water ideal for plants
• Divert water from municipal storm drain system
• Protect our rivers and streams from runoff pollution
• Conserve a vital natural resource
• Saves customers money on water bill

Quality of rainwater

Rain barrel water should be used for watering plants only. Water is not for human consumption.

Winter use

Rainwater barrels are not to be used in freezing temportures. We cannot guarantee that the faucet will not freeze and crack.

Set-up

Gravity flows down hill and if the barrel is placed higher the water will drain out faster. Raising the barrel also permits easier attachment of a hose to the faucet and placement of a bucket.

Overflow

In an average rain, the barrel will fill very quickly. The overflow allows a standard garden hose to be connected to the barrel to assist in draining the excess water away from the foundation of your property. You can also use the overflow to attach one barrel to flow into a second barrel.

Connected together?

Yes, see the connector that we sell that will enable you to connect two barrels to one another.

How much water can I save?

When rainwater is directed into a rain barrel even 1/10 inch of rain can collect up to 63 gallons of water (off of an average 1000 sq. ft roof)

Warranty

• Replacement of Product guaranteed for 30 days from date of retail purchase with receipt
• Damages caused by negligence/abuse not covered
• Do not warranty on cracked facets due to freezing
• The water is for non-potable use only
• Lids must be closed tightly to avoid danger to children or animals

How it started ...

The Rain Barrel Company was started in 2007 by a 12 year old boy (who wanted to make one forhis mother as a birthday gift). She loved the barrel and so did all her friends. He then took the rain barrel to a local garden center (Norwood Road Gardens, Raleigh, NC) who graciously agreed to sell his product. In the next couple of days the garden center sold four rain barrels and the boy enlisted the manufacturing assistance of his twin sister. The children decided that this would be their way to help the environment and make some extra holiday spending money. They quickly found out they were providing a top quality product with high demand.

The business has grown and the Rain Barrels are currently sold in 78 stores in eight states. On Friday nights, the family no longer goes into the garage to watch a video, eat popcorn and make rain barrels together. However, both of our young teens are still very involved in the business and are learning the day to day operations of running a company.

The company now has a crew that assembles our rain barrels out of recycled food grade barrels that would otherwise be headed to landfills.

The children have proven that everyone can make a difference to address our country’s drought and recycling concerns.