Comments on: Recycled Rain Barrels

By: Meg

Meg — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:50:58 +0000

Aaron, how long do these last? I am concerned about using a plastic product out in the sun. Won’t it develop leaks after a few years? Or, is there anything one can do to protect the barrel?

By: Barry

Barry — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:16:23 +0000

you can buy a rain barrel conversion kit for a plastic barrel from aquabarrel.com

By: Drifter Smith

Drifter Smith — Mon, 09 Jan 2006 19:28:59 +0000

recycled food grade plastic barrels like the one pictured sell in Phoenix for $18 each

By: Aaron

Aaron — Tue, 15 Feb 2005 02:57:24 +0000

Yes indeed Justin, both my rain barrel and rainwater harvesting system is 100% fully enclosed. The hoods on them can not be removed but you can unscrew a 2″ cap to flush the barrels out a couple times a season. Another thing which is good about food grade plastic is that it takes longer for water to stagnate. Ther plastic is also non-translucent so light does not promote algae growth. I think I have it all covered!

By: Justin

Justin — Mon, 14 Feb 2005 19:02:15 +0000

Yes, you should not have a problem with mosquitos if the barrel is correctly sealed. You can also add a bit of cooking oil at the water surface to help repel mosquitos.

By: genepool23

genepool23 — Sat, 12 Feb 2005 06:30:51 +0000

What about mosquitos? Is the barrel well sealed?

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 11 Feb 2005 09:29:12 +0000

You will need a permit in Washington state if SB.5113 passes.

By: aaron

aaron — Fri, 11 Feb 2005 08:17:49 +0000

Wow, what a great website, thanks so much for featuring my rainwater harvesting products!

Kind regards,

Aaron