Looking for rain barrel recommendations

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 7:02 pm

Thanks in advance.

Adam · Post by **Adam** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 7:02 pm

1000 litre IBC tote is probably the best value - got mine used for like $75 last year

Rebecca · Post by **Rebecca** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 7:02 pm

We bought 275 gallon plastic container that sits inside an aluminum cage. Hooked up to downspouts on roof. They are easy to set up & add a spicket. We paid $25.00 ea.

JoAnn · Post by **JoAnn** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 7:02 pm

Our local county extension office here in North Carolina offers a big one for $85. It’s completely ready to go. We just had to place on blocks under downspout.

Becky · Post by **Becky** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 7:03 pm

We got 55 gallon drums from someone on Facebook market for super cheap and build ours with that for now. One day I want to get something bigger but I have to save up for that.

Jaimie · Post by **Jaimie** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 7:03 pm

Some areas you'll find 55 gallon HDPE (thick plastic) drums. These work really well! They're anywhere between $5-$50 each or you can by them online for about $85 from Home Depot. There's also a larger 175 gallon IBC tote that's a big plastic cube container within a nice metal cage. These run $175-$200 in my area of the PNW. Any sealed (on the bottom and sides) container that's food grade or brand new will work. People even use plastic garbage cans. You can get as creative as you want or buy an entire setup from someone on FB marketplace or online.

John · Post by **John** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 7:03 pm

Many places you can get them free from carwashes. It was potable water grade. Blue and white.