santa fe rain barrels
WaterRite Rain Barrels are food grade plastic, and have only been used for food. They have not contained any chemicals, solvents, fuel, etc. They have screw-on lids which are easily removed, a screen on the top to keep out debris, and a quality brass spigot. Overflows are optional.
Time tested, WaterRite Rain Barrels represent the best value of any rain barrels sold today. Our rain barrels come in 50 and 60 gallon sizes and are available in 4 colors:
terra cotta red, gray, black and BROWN.
Rain Barrels Wholesale and Retail
We wholesale rainbarrels all over the U.S. and are always looking for new accounts. Minimum order is 20 barrels, although we will work with new accounts to get you started. Call for prices. 660-9477.
NEW WIDE MOUTH BARRELS
These wide-mouth barrels are a new product and we have a limited supply. The capacity is 50 gallons and they come in two colors: terra cotta red and black. Their advantage is the wide 24" top. If you have canales, you will catch a lot more water in these.
Wide Mouth Rain Barrels |
24 inch Wide Top |
Brass Spigot |
Brass Overflow |
50 Gallon Black Wide Mouth Rain Barrels: $65
50 Gallon Terra Cotta Wide Mouth Rain Barrels: $70
Bottom Linking Kits: $10
Overflow: $5
STANDARD RAIN BARRELS
Screw Top with Screen |
50 and 60 Gallon |
Brass Spigot |
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50 Gallon Rain Barrels: $55
BROWN: add $5
Bottom Linking Kits: $10
Overflow: $5
Care for your Rain Barrels
Once every year coat them with a UV inhibitor such as Armor-All. Check screen for rips and holes, and replace if necessary. If they are left with water in them during freezing weather they may split. Use your judgement...if you think this is a possibility drain them and store. Cared for properly your WaterRite Rain Barrel will give you many years of service.
Notes on Barrel Sizes
We call our 220 & 230 liter barrels 60 gallon. They are actually 57.89 & 60.52 gallons, respectively.
We call our 180, 190 & 200 liter barrels 50 gallons. They are actually 47.36, 50.00, & 52.63 gallons, respectively. This is not to be misleading, but for convenience.
Dimensions:
Wide Mouth Barrels:
50 gallons: 23"X41"
Weight: 18 Lbs
Standard Barrels:
60 gallon: 40"X24"
50 gallon: 34"X23"
Weight: 18 Lbs
Advantages of WaterRite Rain Barrels & Rainwater
- Rain barrels can be linked together, giving you a modular system that can expand with your needs.
- These barrels are recycled, reducing the demand on the landfill.
- They are food grade plastic and have only been used for food.
- The water you are collecting is free.
- The barrels are opaque, resulting in less light/algae growth.
- Most of the barrels are #2 HDPE, and can be recycled instead of discarded when worn out.
- There is less use of the city sewage treatment facilities, as much of the rainwater run-off would end up there if not stored.
- Rainwater has no chlorine (the chlorine in tap water is detrimental to the biological life in your soil)
- There is less demand for treated tap water, which will lower your water bill and lessen the strain on the municipal water treatment system.
Uses of WaterRite Rain Barrels and Rainwater
- In areas where there is drought and water restrictions/rationing, rainwater catchment is often the only way to keep trees and landscaping alive.
- People use them in areas around their house where they have drainage problems.
- Rainwater is soft water...people use it for watering house plants, washing windows, washing the car.
- Ladies use the soft rainwater to wash their hair.
- There is little calcium/minerals in rainwater. It is ideal for irons, humidifiers, indoor fountains, etc.
- Hunters use them for solar showers when on hunting trips (the black barrels work best for this).
- Landscapers use them (with the addition of media & plumbing) as biological filters in fish/koi ponds.
- Also...
Grain and pet food storage, gun storage, pontoons for rafts, dry storage for rafters/boaters, planters, drums (as in music...did you see the show Stomp?), brewing beer and wine, heat sink for solar homes, trash cans, clothes hamper, water troughs/animal feeders, sand filters, dog house, etc.
Waterite Systems does not suggest or imply that our barrels are suitable to be used in the above capacities, they are only examples of what others have done with them. Use at your own risk.