What is a Rain Barrel?
A Rain Barrel is a simple rain water collector that is connected to the downspouts of your homes rain guttering system, connecting to the downspout with a rain diverter or fitting under a modified downspout. A spigot or hose connector lets you drain the water for use around your landscape. Rainwater harvesting provides an alternative to using municipal water or well water for irrigation. Plants benefit from water that's free of the chemicals and minerals in tap water. Rain barrels can reduce the volume of runoff entering the storm sewer, keeping pesticides, fertilizer and other chemicals out of nearby bodies of water.
Top Fed Rain Barrels
Top fed rain barrels have an opening at the top that is the most simple to tie into. The rain gutter downspout can be installed directly over the top and doesn't require any special attachments. You can purchase a top fed barrel with or without a screen to keep leaves and debris out, some barrels even come with a planter at the top giving your barrel that aesthetic look and added character.
Side Fed Rain Barrels
Side Fed Rain Barrels can be attached to any rain gutter downspout by using a simple diverter kit. A diverter kit is a device specifically designed to stop the flow of water going into the barrel once it becomes full. When the barrel is full the diverter will shut off and the rain water will simply flow through the downspout like it would normally. The diverter kit can come in 2x3 or 3x4 to accommodate for your downspout size.
Designer Rain Barrels
Conserve and collect rain water in style with a variety of beautiful rain barrels to choose from. There are lots of attractive options out there that can become a part of your garden design, or an interesting element on your patio. Not only are they functional but they can really make an aesthetic statement when added alongside your new rain gutter system.
Rain Water Collection Tanks
Collection tanks are large storage tanks that collect rainwater from the roofs of houses, barns, businesses and many other applications. They only differ from rain barrels in their size, and can collect thousands of gallons of water annually. Though Texas receives significant annual rainfall, our summers can be humid and dry. Collection tanks are an easy, multi-beneficial way to help protect your property and provide a free and abundant source of water for your outdoor uses.
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Why Install a Rain Barrel or Rain Water Collection tank?
There are many benefits to harvesting and collecting rain water with barrels and tanks.
Cut your household use of water during the hot and humid summer months
Water your plants with chlorine free rain water which they would prefer
Use it to keep your garden ponds and water features full during the hotter months
Reduces pollution to local water ways.
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