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Woodgrain Finish

Optional Rain Barrel Stand

When used with the RTS Flat Back Rain Barrel, the stand provides you with a larger offset between the spigot and ground to make filling watering cans easier.

Custom Molded to fit RTS Flat Back Rain Barrels
100% Recycled Plastic
Flat Back to sit tight against the structure
Black

50 Gallon Flat Back Rain Barrel

Embrace nature's solution to our emerging water shortage--collect rainwater! When drought sets in and rain is short, rain barrels can provide that precious water you need for your lawn and garden. Our authentic oak barrel texture is molded into each barrel and will not fade, rot or risk insect infestation. The RTS Home Accents rain barrel has many unique features including a flat back to sit flush against a wall, linkable to other rain barrels for increased capacity, screen to keep out debris and insects, and a shut off valve for hose hook up with dual overflow. This rain barrel can provide up to 50 gallons of pure unchlorinated water. During heavy rain falls, a typical roof can produce hundreds of gallons of water and by saving that water, you can reduce your average water usage. With those kinds of savings, this rain barrel can pay for itself in just a few seasons. A front side overflow keeps water from flooding against your outside wall. It is recommended that you drain your barrels when temperatures approach the freezing point. Optional barrel stands create a larger offset between the spigot and the ground, making it easier to fill watering cans and for general use.


Durable Hi Quality Brass Spigot High Quality Brass spigot to provide years of trouble free use. The spigot includes a shut off valve and a standard hose thread to hookup any standard garden hose.	Aluminum Screen The aluminum framed screen will prevent bugs and fine debris from entering the rain barrel under normal use. Will not rust.	Hand Painted Bands The Woodgrain barrel from RTS is sanded and hand painted to give you the most authentic looking rain barrel on the market. Because our barrels are cast from an actual whiskey barrel, you will have the most authentic looking rain barrel in the market.	Custom Molded Stand Better than a cinder block or wood platform, the RTS Rain barrel stand will provide you with the custom fit for our flat back design - allowing you to flush the barrel and stand close to the structure for a snug fit.


	Woodgrain	Brown	Oak	Green	ECO Barrel - Black
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Customer Reviews	789	1,771	786	—	2,304
Price	—	—	—	—	$85.10
Body Material	Virgin Food Grade Polyethylene	Virgin Food Grade Polyethylene	Virgin Food Grade Polyethylene	Virgin Food Grade Polyethylene	100% Recycled Polyethylene
Spigot Material	Brass	Brass	Brass	Brass	Recycled Plastic
Screen Material	Aluminum Framed Screen	Aluminum Framed Screen	Aluminum Framed Screen	Aluminum Framed Screen	Recycled Plastic Screen
BPA Free	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Linkable	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

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Brand

RTS Companies Inc

Color

Wood Grain

Material

Polyethylene (PE)

Product Dimensions

24.2"L x 19.4"W x 34.7"H

Capacity

50 Gallons

Item Weight

18 Pounds

Shape

Cylindrical

Item Weight

18 pounds

Manufacturer

RTS Companies Inc

ASIN

B001AYKERO

Item model number

55100006005681

Customer Reviews

4.4 789 ratings

4.4 out of 5 stars

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#42,909 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
#66 in Rain Barrels

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

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RTS Home Accents is committed to continuously providing you with products for your home, garden and environmental needs. We offer a variety of outdoor accessories including rainwater collection systems and rain barrels, and our raised gardens and planters. Also, to keep your parcels safe, we offer our ParcelWirx Drop Boxes.

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Embrace nature's solution to our emerging water shortage and explore all the opportunities that fresh, soft, and free rainwater has to offer! Our authentic oak barrel texture is molded into each plastic rain barrel and will not fade or fade. The unique flat back design allows the rain barrel to sit flush against any wall and is equipped with a durable brass spigot with hose hook-up as well as a screen to keep out debris. Manufactured from rotomolded polyethylene, this rain barrel is impact resistant and UV stabilized to eliminate fading. Ideal for watering vegetable gardens, flower gardens, trees, shrubs and lawns.

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Customer Ratings	4.4789	4.397	4.41,771	4.056	4.46,581	4.41,771
Easy to install	4.5	4.6	4.4	5.0	4.1	4.4
Easy to assemble	4.5	4.4	4.3	4.6	4.4	4.3
Sturdiness	4.1	4.1	4.1	3.9	4.3	4.1
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capacity	50 gallons	50 gallons	55 gallons	50 gallons	—	50 gallons
material	Polyethylene (PE)	Polyethylene (PE)	Polyethylene (PE)	500D fabric	Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)	Polyethylene (PE)
weight	18 pounds	24 pounds	—	—	0.21 pounds	24 pounds

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5

789 global ratings

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Customers like the appearance and water resistance of the barrel. They mention it looks like an old barrel and hasn't weathered at all. They like that it collects lots of water and conserves it. Customers also like the performance. However, some customers have reported issues with the threads, saying they're weak and stripped quickly. Opinions are mixed on quality, leakage, ease of use, and size.

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142 customers mention129 positive13 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the cistern. They mention that it looks like an old barrel, it hasn't weathered at all, and it looks nice up against the house. It is made of plastic but it looks and feels like wood.

"...Even with all these caveats, these are the nicest looking, easiest to use barrels I've found...." Read more

"...Second season of use still looks like new with no fading. Works seamlessly, excellent rain barrel. Easy to use, easy to install...." Read more

"...It looks good displayed outside of your house, especially compared to most of the others on the market...." Read more

"My barrel came today within two days was very surprise that it looked so real I got the stand with it both barrel and stand are flat on one side..." Read more

106 customers mention99 positive7 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the rain barrel. They mention that the port is pretty slick and works well, the barrel is durable, and it serves the purpose well. Some say that the product itself is fine and practical.

"...The spigot is hard to install (and often one side breaks off), but works well and none of mine have leaked...." Read more

"...Second season of use still looks like new with no fading. Works seamlessly, excellent rain barrel. Easy to use, easy to install...." Read more

"...I've owned and used this barrel for a little while now and it still works perfect. It has never bowed in the back as some reviews have reported...." Read more

"...They work great! The grate at the top helps keep unwanted items from falling in the barrel and floating around or clogging up the bottom spigot...." Read more

37 customers mention28 positive9 negative

Customers like the water resistance of the cistern. They mention that it collects lots of water, conserves water, and holds it. They say that it fills up after a single rainfall and that additional water storage can easily be added. Customers also say that the cylinder is perfect for keeping plants around the house watered and reducing the water bill.

"...Easy to use, easy to install. Has helped cut water bill for watering plants and flowers...." Read more

"...OVERALL- I'm happy with the idea and ability to save water, more then the product itself...." Read more

"...This has helped us cut out expensive water bill! We are considering buying another rain barrel for the other side of the house...." Read more

"...When the screen doesn't fit properly, stuff can get down in the water - like mosquitos, bugs, etc...." Read more

126 customers mention85 positive41 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the cistern. Some mention it's well constructed, solid plastic construction, and holds up cosmetically without fading. However, others say that it'd be better made, the faucet that comes with it breaks easily, and the barrels do buckle when filled.

"...Works seamlessly, excellent rain barrel. Easy to use, easy to install. Has helped cut water bill for watering plants and flowers...." Read more

"...years ago, and I can attest to the fact that it does hold up cosmetically without fading...." Read more

"...The faucet that comes with it breaks easily and easily clogs.1. Caulk the spigot...." Read more

"...works great, it fills fast after a light rain, and the barrel is a very sturdy material. I use the rain water to water my lawn and my houseplants...." Read more

73 customers mention43 positive30 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the cistern. Some mention that it's easy to install, hook up a hose, and use once you set it up. However, others say that the spigot is hard to install and difficult to screw into the barrel.

"...Works seamlessly, excellent rain barrel. Easy to use, easy to install. Has helped cut water bill for watering plants and flowers...." Read more

"...The spigot is hard to install (and often one side breaks off), but works well and none of mine have leaked...." Read more

"...like the fact that it is not a closed barrel system, and that you can clean it out...." Read more

"...The spigot was taped to the barrel, installation was easy, and it has never leaked...." Read more

61 customers mention21 positive40 negative

Customers are mixed about the leakage of the cistern. Some mention that there is no leak so far, while others say that it leaks a little around the spigot/hose interface. The overflow just spills out the center front top. Some say that the spout has to be low so you can get all the water, while other say that spitting really close to the ground.

"...There was a small leak. I had read about this in reviews on other barrels, but did not expect it on this one...." Read more

"...install (and often one side breaks off), but works well and none of mine have leaked...." Read more

"...flow cannot keep up with the volume of water and than the water spills over the top of the barrel as well...." Read more

"...tighten and strip the threads and without tightening too much it leaks easily...." Read more

29 customers mention17 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the cistern. Some mention it's sturdy and fits nicely against the side of their house, while others say the spout near the top is not large enough to compensate for heavy rains, the screen doesn't fit properly, and the overflow is too small. The hole is also a very tight fit, and it doesn' t fit flat against a wall.

"...It is sturdy, nice looking, and plenty large." Read more

"...When the screen doesn't fit properly, stuff can get down in the water - like mosquitos, bugs, etc...." Read more

"...at the top of the barrel is pretty decent, strong enough, sits in the slot easily enough and simple to remove if necessary..." Read more

"...The hole is also a very tight fit, but the instructions specifically warn against using a wrench or any other tool to tighten it, or you'll crack..." Read more

22 customers mention3 positive19 negative

Customers are disappointed with the threads of the cistern. They mention that the thread is weak, and the molded threads simply stripped out. They also say that the spigot threading gets off a little, and that the insert has separated from the inside of the barrel. Customers also say the thread may have been cut twice and misaligned.

"...most of the time (I have 6 of these barrels), the spigot threading gets off a little and you have to back out and rethread it...." Read more

"...of the barrel with a flashlight gives the impression the threads may have been cut twice (and misaligned)...." Read more

"...to stop it but when I took the spigot out it appears the threaded insert has separated from the inside of the barrel about half way around it...." Read more

"...The only complaint, if I would call it that, is that the spigot thread was almost larger than the threaded hole in the barrel...." Read more

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Melissa F.

Looks natural and moves easily

Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024

Style: Rain BarrelVerified Purchase

The weight and capacity are good.

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Jared G

Caulk is your friend & get a 1/4 turn faucet, otherwise fairly ideal for home use at this price

Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2017

Style: Rain BarrelVerified Purchase

Key installation tips.
0. Don't install the faucet that comes with it, absolutely go get yourself a 1/4 turn faucet and save a ton of headaches. The faucet that comes with it breaks easily and easily clogs.
1. Caulk the spigot. When installing the spigot, line the threads of the barrel with an exterior caulk (Alex or similar). It's cheap. Why do this? Because most of the time (I have 6 of these barrels), the spigot threading gets off a little and you have to back out and rethread it. Then you get a trickle leak which will bleed your barrel dry over a few weeks. With the caulk, and extra extra care to insert the spigot in straight, I get no leaks.
2. Raise it up. I use a few cinderblocks on pea gravel with an ~18x27" 'masterblock' on top. The masterblock looks nice and create a flat surface so that the plastic is well supported. ~20" high is good, as it allows a 5g bucket to go under the spigot (doubles to catch overflow).
3. Put it against a wall. Bowing out is a reality for plastic. I put the back of the barrels against a wall and it's not an issue.
4. Chain them together. For getting more water from a single downspout, you can put two barrels next to one another and cut the little fake handles on the sides down until there is a hole on each barrel at the same level (shave a little off at a time, don't just chop the thing off). Then use a short piece of rubber hose, caulk, and two hose clamps to join the barrels. This way, before the overflow kicks in, water fills the next barrel.
Even with all these caveats, these are the nicest looking, easiest to use barrels I've found. I like the simple screen filter on top as I can just divert my downspout to the barrel top without a complicated overflow system. The spigot is hard to install (and often one side breaks off), but works well and none of mine have leaked. An imperfect product that is the best available option in this price range.

If you are 3d printer capable, go to Grabcad for a free download of an overflow diverter that will guide the water away from the barrel when it pours out. It's easy to print and install.

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Morgan

Holding up well after nearly ten years of light use in Southern CA!

Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024

Style: Rain BarrelVerified Purchase

The only issues were with the screened inlet that deteriorated. The replacement was too expensive, so I got a screen repair kit. The image shown here shows the repaired screen. Should hold up for another ten to keep out bugs, etc. Spigot is nearly useless, so I found a manual pump I can use with my battery powered drill. I’m in business!

Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2013

Style: Rain BarrelVerified Purchase

My barrel came today within two days was very surprise that it looked so real I got the stand with it both barrel and stand are flat on one side

I have wood chips about three feet from my house raked back the chip and leveled the ground which was a little hard as I have a small down slope I

didn't use stepping stones I used treated 2x4 to make the base to sat the stand on it and raked chips back.

The spigot I have read here that a lot of people have trouble screwing it in "it is brass" I took my time and made sure it started perfectly in line.

Screwing into the thread port if it gives any problem at all to start stop and start again till you feel it starts to turn easy about three turns then you'll know its right, screw it on in till it gets hard to turn then turn more till the spigot is face down. This will work.

I used a 1 and 1/8" hole saw to cut the hole for the drain port to my Fiskars 5962 rain barrel diverterpro, kit the barrel is rounded so put it on

flat part of the barrel at very top careful not to get to close to the back of the barrel if you do it will be hard to screw the holding nut on and

may leak because it may be where the flat part starts to round stay center of flat part.

If you can sat your barrel about 10" to 12" from your diverter with your inlet port no more then 3" below the outlet port on diverted there will be small offset in the flex hose this is good don't worry about it. If you sat the barrel much more then 12" the hose will drop down in the middle
The water will not go back up hill to fill the barrel if you do have to make a long run you will have to strap the flax hose level.

This is the way I did mine. If anyone hads better ideas please let me know I will delete mine I sure don't want to give bad advice.

Up date 6-25-13 Had two little showers about five minutes each my barrel is half full now with no leaks

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Jeff Marks

Love it!

Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2023

Style: Rain BarrelVerified Purchase

I use this barrel for a chicken waterer. It is sturdy, nice looking, and plenty large.

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Wai Kiu Lee

Ordered 2 and liked them so much we bought 2 more!

Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2022

Style: Rain BarrelVerified Purchase

Best looking water barrels in the market. There's an mild bulge in the back, but very sturdy. Instead of the stand, used some paving stones from my local home improvement store and it looks great at less than half the price. My only complaint is the low flow of the spigots. From another post, I replaced the spigots with a Quarter Turn Ball Valve and now flow is significantly increased.
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Love the rustic look of this rain barrel it was so easy to set up

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