Rain Barrel 330 Gallon #1

[halleysmommy]

I've watched each of your rain barrel videos and have 2 questions that you didn't address... and both would really help me in my garden. 1) HOW did you attach the garden hose to the exit hole? The similar container I found in my area just has the opening with an open and close knob thing - you seem to have rigged yours and I can't figure how to do that. 2) Your soaker hose, did it get even pressure all the way to the end? Or do you think elevating it higher would give more needed pressure?

[coastguard1010]

@halleysmommy I "rigged" the outlet with some PVC that fit the tank's valve and fitted it down to a standard hose bib. It took a little creative engineering but its possible to get it nearly water tight. As for pressure I ended up buying a small submersible pond pump to provide enough pressure for the soaker hoses.

[cyber8000]

omg it is RALEIGH WHERE GOLDEN CORRAL HEADQUARTERS IS AT!!!!!!!!! W00T!!

[phatkd]

Have you found that is grows any alge yet? I am about to order 4 of those for my house in the food grade...Cheers,..Kris

[Patchmandave]

@phatkd I have two of these tanks at my home in North Carolina, and they do grow algae. Mine are not sealed, the water pours from the down spout directly into the tanks. (Not sure if it makes a difference). I only use the water to irrigate, so the algae isn't a problem for me, but I eventually would like to use it for bathing and drinking, so I'm now doing research on filters. Good luck Kris, pass on anything you might uncover....Dave

[Timothy2035]

@Patchmandave I know I am not the one you were speaking to, but if you are catching water sliding off of a roof, it is advocated and informed you only use a metal or clay roof for this and not shingles when it comes to drinking water.

[coastguard1010]

@phatkd Yes, I have grown algae but when it gets too bad, (end of summer) I just drain the water and pressure wash the inside.

[amishjim]

I love it, you obviously don't have a Home Owners Association :D

[soggybuilders]

@amishjim Homeowners associations SUCK !!!!!!!!! I know what you are saying , to many rules, I would never ever live where there is an association, I know all about what people do and junk cars , to many dogs, trash ect, solution ! Dont live in an area where there are a lot of people to worry about ! Always telling what you can and cant do, SUCKS ! This guy in the video probably doesnt even have his rain barrel anymore because a derainged neighbor complaind to the association Ha ! Neighbors SUCK

[clintard]

man i can get about 50 of those containers for free each fall. I spray weeds for a living and we get all our roundup in those. Do you know what that had in it before?

[yesiamanalien]

@clintard: I'd be very reluctant to use a barrel that had hazardous chemicals in it prior. Even with a good cleaning it may still have residue embedded in the plastic.

[ponbass2]

Man oh man you need to plant a bigger garden with all that water

[321ozzy]

330 gallons, that's more than my watertank for the house, 1100 litres (290 gallons)

The only reason I would go for this system is to be environmental friendly, as I always pay the "minimum" for my water.

You could also place your barrel under the ground, cover it with a grid and use a small pump to be able to use the water.

Thank you for sharing.

Regards from Mexico

[bluewolfrox]

This is EXACTLY what I was planning on doing. Thanks for the video.

I also plan on getting a 1/2 hp sprinkler pump for it as it doesn't look like there is enough pressure for anything other than drip irrigation..

[bluewolfrox]

Forgot to mention you can find these IBC totes all over on craigslist.

Locally they are $85

[WoundedEgo]

I am not experienced but in my research so far they say that translucent is not good because it spawns the growth of algae. Perhaps you should paint the container? Or, to experiment, cover it with a black tarp.

[marktreefrog]

Great to see so many people making there own rain barrels and growing a garden. Just make sure the barrel is food grade not industrial, or you may end up poisoning the garden. I would also recommend a "first flush filter and a overflow of some sort.

[janken919]

I have a rainbarrel like that (1100Litres)but I covered mine in fence board because they're ugly to look at.

[zePsyDr1700]

Look on the Internet for rain barrels. A 275-gallon food-grade plastic, cleaned and sealed rain barrel here in Miami costs 175 bucks, delivered, less in quantities. We have water restrictions and have been in a drought for the past two years so this makes perfect sense. Save drinking water for drinking. I use mine for washing the car, and myself after working in the yard, plus watering my plants and yard.

[brobostigan]

I have one of these for my garden. My garden is massive and I have not used city water so far. it is amazing how much water comes off the roof. Just 1/4 of my roof fills 300 gallons in one night. I got mine from a rain barrel seller up here in Seattle.

[ncyonder]

Where does one find such a huge rain barrel? Most of the ones I've seen range from 40 to 60 gallons.