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RTS Home Accents 50-Gallon Rain Water Collection Barrel with Brass Spigot, Brown

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Rain Barrel
Brand RTS Companies Inc
Color Brown
Material Plastic
Product Dimensions 24"L x 18.5"W x 33.5"H
Capacity 50 Gallons

About this item

  • Authentic oak barrel texture is molded into each barrel; Will not fade or rot
  • Flat back to sit flush against a wall; Linkable to other barrels to increase water collection. Rain Barell is 33.5” tall x 24” wide x 18.25” deep
  • Save water and money by capturing rainwater to use for your lawn and garden; Optional stand to make filling watering cans easier (sold separately, item # 55100002008081)
  • Aluminum screen keeps out debris; Designed to be child and pet safe with no large opening
  • Brass Spigot shut off valve for hose hook-up with dual overflow; A front side overflow keeps water from flooding against your outside wall
  • Includes Rain Barrel, Brass Spigot, Teflon Tape, Aluminum Screen, Hose Barb and Assembly Instructions. Rain Barrel Stand and Rain Barrel Link Kit sold separately.

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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
Woodgrain Brown Oak Green ECO Barrel - Black
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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
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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. The RTS 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 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. Brown.

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
1,762 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, ease of installation, appearance and water storage of the rain barrel. For example, they mention it works well, easy to attach the faucet and looks good. That said, some complain about the leakage. Opinions are mixed on quality, fit and value.

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97 customers mention81 positive16 negative

Customers like the performance of the rain barrel. They say it works well, is light weight, and does the trick. Some say that it's great for hooking it up to a drip line to water veggies, and the fittings work fine.

"...We had five days of rain immediately after buying this and it worked perfectly...." Read more

"...For the most part they work great, look very good, and are an easy and reliable way to gather rain water at a reasonable cost." Read more

"...All in all it does a fine job and it was not crazy expensive...." Read more

"...Bought a plastic replacement and now the rain barrel works like a charm...." Read more

75 customers mention67 positive8 negative

Customers find the installation process of the cistern to be easy. They mention that it looks great, is well built, and easy to attach the faucet. Some say that the spigot flow is a little low.

"...For the most part they work great, look very good, and are an easy and reliable way to gather rain water at a reasonable cost." Read more

"...The screen on the lid keeps debris from falling in. Easy setup. So glad we selected this one." Read more

"The rain barrel is great. It’s attractive, sturdy, easy to install. I like that I could choose where to place the drainage for overflow drainage...." Read more

"Easy to install the spigot. Cut through my downspout...and caught 50 gallons of rain water just a few hours later! Love it! Will be ordering a 2nd!" Read more

68 customers mention68 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the rain barrel. They mention it looks good, neat, and blends in beautifully with their log home. Customers also appreciate the sturdy construction and the flat back design. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and appearance of this product.

"We love the way the barrel looks. We had five days of rain immediately after buying this and it worked perfectly...." Read more

"...For the most part they work great, look very good, and are an easy and reliable way to gather rain water at a reasonable cost." Read more

"...see this review and help me but we just put this together and it looks really nice but it leaks. See video!" Read more

"The rain barrel is great. It’s attractive, sturdy, easy to install. I like that I could choose where to place the drainage for overflow drainage...." Read more

60 customers mention47 positive13 negative

Customers like the water storage of the cistern. For example, they mention it does catch water like a champ, is great for collecting rain water, and holds it well. Some say it's easy to install and a reliable way to gather rain water. That said, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...they work great, look very good, and are an easy and reliable way to gather rain water at a reasonable cost." Read more

"...Since the installation no water in the basement! That was a big bonus. I would not hesitate to buy this rain barrel...." Read more

"This rain barrel is definitely catching and holding water. All in all it does a fine job and it was not crazy expensive...." Read more

"...to let out water once the rain stops, since the overflow spout does not do an adequate job...." Read more

155 customers mention99 positive56 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the cistern. Some mention that it's well made in the USA, with solid heavy plastic barrels and brass fittings. However, others say that they are less than impressed with the quality control on this unit, saying that it is poorly designed and made of cheap plastic.

"...The spigot is metal and should last." Read more

"...these barrels, one was scratched--all over the front--, and the other was broken. I contacted RTS customer service...." Read more

"So far, the rain barrel seems high quality. I'm am hopeful the spout holds up over summer. I love the lid comes off for easy cleaning...." Read more

"...FYI, these pictures are the Walnut color. These have held up well over the first growing season. I will update this review if we encounter any issues." Read more

36 customers mention22 positive14 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the cistern. Some mention that it fits perfectly in a small area, while others say that it's awkward and the screen does not fit securely.

"...My spigot is firmly installed and has not leaked." Read more

"...It was smooth at first but then it started to become tight and went in at an angle. I was not applying much pressure...." Read more

"...This barrell fits flush against the house and the down spout was assisted by a 1/2 piece of wood to line the hole in the top of the barrel up..." Read more

"The flat backside makes for a reduced footprint. If the plastic lasts more than 3 years here in the mid-Florida heat, then it is worth it...." Read more

35 customers mention23 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the cistern. Some mention it's a great buy for the money, an excellent way to save money on watering plants, and a nice sturdy barrel. Others say that it'd be better off buying a different product.

"We got three of these. Great price for the amount of water they hold and they look really good. Visually super nice. We got the dark brown ones...." Read more

"...The faucet that comes with it is garbage. It stopped allowing water to come out after one month of use...." Read more

"It was nice to find this rain water barrel online at a reasonable price. It shipped pretty fast also. It's been a good investment over the years." Read more

"This barrel is a good value if you don't have the space to hide used water "totes." The barrel bows out at the back about 3 inches when..." Read more

77 customers mention10 positive67 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the leakage of the rain barrel. They mention that it leaks from the bottom, the gasket, and the threads. The water runs off the back when the barrel is full, and it's hard to get water out with a hose. Some customers also report that the barrel has a hole in it near the bottom.

"...The instructions also say hand tighten, but it leaked, so I did use a wrench to turn it one complete turn after I couldn't hand turn it, and that..." Read more

"...One of the three seems to have a slow leak, although we cannot identify where it is. I suspect it was something in the shipping...." Read more

"...There is a small leak from the threads...." Read more

"...help me but we just put this together and it looks really nice but it leaks. See video!" Read more

Harvesting Rain Water
4 Stars
Harvesting Rain Water
This barrel is a good value if you don't have the space to hide used water "totes." The barrel bows out at the back about 3 inches when full so don't install this directly against a wall. Before screwing in the brass spigot, lay the barrel on its back and triple check you have the spigot straight before committing to installing it as it is easy to strip the threads. Expect to use a pipe wrench to completely install it. To daisy chain additional barrels, you'll have to trim a portion of the extruding tabs and place tubing with a 1" inside diameter between the barrels. There is no way to connect a hose to the overflow hole on the front of the barrel so consider installing the barrel on a water heater drain pan.Here is everything I learned about rain water harvesting:Before you move forward with a rain harvesting project, understand that while you may save water, you're unlikely to save money. Even in drought-stricken California, my Tier 2 water rate (out of 4 tiers) has me paying $0.002 per gallon. That's 20 cents for 100 gallons of water. Check your water rates and any available barrel rebates if saving money is your main objective.Plants prefer rain water over chemically-treated tap water, and the idea is to fill and empty your rain barrels throughout the winter in between storms, rather than fill them once to empty in the summer. This way, you can potentially save hundreds or even thousands of gallons of water throughout the year.There are three main challenges involved with harvesting rain water: collection, storage and distribution. To really impact your water usage, you must have quite an extensive system. One inch of rain falling on a 1,000sqft roof can produce 623 gallons of water, and most lawns require at least one inch of water per week. Run your own numbers and don't be surprised if that 400-pound, 50 gallon rain barrel suddenly looks like a drop in the bucket.CollectionThere are a few ways to modify your downspout to collect rain water. You can trim it to empty directly into a barrel (and daisy-chain additional barrels), use a diverter, relocate your downspout or plug it and install a "rain chain." Consider what will happen when your barrel fills up since you don't want large amounts of water to soak into the ground within 10 feet of your home's foundation. Ideally, excess water should get absorbed into the ground via a permeable "rain garden" to replenish the local water table as opposed to going into the sewer system. If your barrel doesn't have an overflow spout for this purpose, consider installing one or mounting your barrel on a water heater drain pan.Some people have had success installing a diverter such as Oatey's at barrel-height so water is fed back into the downspout once the barrel is full. However, the manufacturer's instructions recommend installing the diverter 12"-24" above barrel height.StorageAny water-tight container will work as a rain barrel. You have to define what limitations you have with physical space, cost, HOA rules, aesthetics, safety, etc. Value-wise, it's hard to beat used 275 gallon "totes" if you have the space to store them. Otherwise, this barrel from RTS works well.Be sure to place your barrels on a firm, level and elevated platform made of bricks or cinder blocks with cement caps.. If a barrel is placed directly on the ground, you will have difficulty connecting a hose or placing a bucket under the spigot.DistributionDistributing the stored rain water can be a challenge. The main issue is water pressure. Do not expect to hook up a water wand or sprayer directly to your barrel. Residential water pressure is usually between 40-80 psi, while a 50 gallon barrel on cinder blocks might produce 2-3 psi. One way to improve this is to mount the barrel as high up as possible to make use of gravity. Every additional 2.3 feet of elevation produces another pound of pressure.One way to efficiently distribute the water is to use a low-pressure drip irrigation system. You can also use a bucket or watering can for a small garden or just slowly drain the barrel onto the lawn via a garden hose. If more pressure is needed, consider using a water pump such as a Wayne PC1 or PC2, though keep in mind that most pumps are meant to move water unobstructed as opposed to pressurizing water for a sprinker or sprayer.If your plan is to store water for emergencies, add approximately 5 teaspoons of bleach per 50 gallons and either boil the water or use a backpacker-type water filter before consuming.Edit: In order to drain (and fill) the barrels as one, I made a simple manifold using PVC. With this setup, barrels can still be drained individually and separated for annual cleaning.
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