rain harvester using 55 gallon barrels

Rain Barrel Best Deal

2008-02-24T21:08:00.005-06:00

Here is the cheapest 55 gallon barrel currently available online:
"baytech containers $49+free shipping" Feb 25th.
Post a comment if you find one cheaper and I'll update the above.

Getting started

2008-01-24T21:54:00.000-06:00

First off, to become a rain harvester, you must first have motivation! I was motivated by having "two problems which I changed into a solution" (I live by these words!).

Problems:
1. Too much water dripping off the roof of my house into a poorly drained area.
2. I have to pay to water my garden.

Solution:
- Store the water for the garden!

55 Gallon Barrels - where to get them :

2008-01-22T21:38:00.000-06:00

Food factories that get ingredients in barrels (Smell those pickles)!
Soda factories that get 55 Gallon Barrels (I'll have a super size)!
Car washes (You can even wash them out right there)!

These can be used for rain barrels!

Post some more ideas on where to get barrels! (I'm going for 10,000 gallons!) I'll even send some rain to whomever posts an idea!