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55 Gal. Black Rain Barrel

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  • Reliable screening prevents mosquito attacks
  • Plastic fittings resist leaks
  • High-density polyethylene plastic build withstands winter
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About This Product

Our 55 Gal. Black Barrels are a great "Neutral" color that looks nice with green plants and trees in your garden. They hide well behind deciduous trees and bushes and won't clash with any color house. Heavy Duty Screening keeps mosquitoes out. Our rainbarrels are uniquely designed with plastic fittings that match the rate of expansion and contraction of barrel plastic from season to season to avoid leakage. These rainbarrels are repurposed from pre-used overseas food barrels. There may be slight scratching or scuffs due to previous overseas transportation. Since our rainbarrels are made of High Density Polyethylene Plastic they can be left outdoors even in the winter months so there is no need to modify your downspouts in the Spring and Fall. The exact shape of the barrels may vary due to availability, but the color and size remain true. Because these barrels were originally used to transport food, there may be residual food product odor. The residual odor will dissipate after a few full barrel filling cycles. We use a PH balanced, environmentally friendly soap when cleaning so that the water gathered can immediately be used on plants without harm. These barrels keep difficult to break down plastics from adding bulk to landfills and also contain and repurpose stormwater. *Pictures represent the variety we have available at different times during the year. Model received will depend on availability at time of order. **Orders of multiples will always match

Highlights

  • Made from pre-used barrels of high density polyethylene plastic they can be left outdoors even in the winter months so there is no need to modify your downspouts in the spring and fall
  • Heavy duty screening keeps even the smallest mosquitoes out, such as Adieus which are known to carry Zika Virus
  • Uniquely designed with plastic fittings that match the rate of expansion and contraction of barrel plastic from season to season to avoid leakage
  • May be slight scratching or scuffs due to previous overseas transportation
  • Exact shape of the barrels may vary due to availability, but the color and size remain true
  • Because these barrels were originally used to transport food, there may be residual food product odor; the residual odor will dissipate after a few full barrel filling cycles, we use a PH balanced, environmentally friendly soap when cleaning so that the water gathered can immediately be used on plants without harm
  • BPA free
  • Pictures represent the variety we have available at different times during the year. Model received will depend on availability at time of order. Orders of multiples will always match
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Product Information

Internet # 312670136

Model # BRO

Store SKU # 1005185826

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Specifications

Dimensions: H 38 in, W 22 in, D 22 in

Dimensions

Product Depth (in.)

22 in

Product Height (in.)

38 in

Product Width (in.)

22 in

Details

Capacity (gallons)

55

Color/Finish

Black

Diverter Kit Included

No

Material

Plastic

Pack Size

1

Product Type

Barrel

Rain Barrel Features

Garden Hose Compatible, Overflow system, Removeable Lid, Rust Proof Ports

Remote Access

No Remote Access

Requires Hub?

No Hub Required

Returnable

90-Day

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year

Questions & Answers

70Questions
caret
Q:Are these barrels food grade?
by|Jul 5, 2024
1 Answer
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A:  Yes they are food grade. We make sure only food was placed in them too. Food grade just means it could be used for food. Not that it was. Be careful who you get "Food Grade" containers from. We make sure that was all they were used for. Rich

by|Jul 23, 2024
    caret
    Q:Could I replace the lid and overflow spout with a solid lid and cap and that would seal it?
    by|Jun 20, 2024
    1 Answer
    Answer This Question

    A:  You can. We do not sell them. Our barrel is designed to accept water directly into the top via the downspout. Some diverters on the market require a closed system in order to function. Our diverter does not.

    by|Jun 20, 2024
      caret
      Q:Does it come with things needed to divert water from downspout? Thanks.
      by|Jun 17, 2024
      1 Answer
      Answer This Question

      A:  If your downspout has an elbow at the bottom you have all you need. If not then a flex elbow or diverter can be used.

      by|Jun 20, 2024
        caret
        Q:Does the water in the black ones get really hot when in the sun?
        by|Jun 2, 2024
        1 Answer
        Answer This Question

        A:  No it does not get any armer than the other colors.

        by|Jun 3, 2024
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          Customer Reviews

          4.4 out of 5

          • 4.4 out of 515 reviews
          • 71% recommend this product
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          Barrels themselves are great - it’s nice that they get reused rather than producing new plastic for make rain barrels, plus it’s food grade, so you can use it to water your vegetables. One star off for the somewhat flimsy valve connectors. One was lose (cannot be retirierende to the barrel), so I removed it, drilled the hole larger and installed a larger Dinter valve using silicone washer in and outside of the barrel. All in all I recommend the barrels and would buy again / more
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          The spigot leaks the barrel body itself was pretty scuffed up.
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          terrible experience
          Its okay for there to be one mistake in my case my address was wrong but instead of calling the day of delivery they spent three days telling me its on its way and sent a spam note to my email saying the address is wrong without providing a way to correct it.it took ups to get ahold of me and correct address the home depot app was worthless. To top it off they sent me a USED PRODUCT scuffs and scratches they lost there pride, integrity and most of all a customer.small business would appreciate me enough to communicate effectively
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            1 found this review helpful
            Leaks
            Ordered two and both rain barrels leak. Poor quality control.
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            This review is from 55 Gal. Grey Rain Barrel
              1 found this review helpful
              Very nice design and the terra cotta color is different. I like the overflow valve near the top that you can connect a short hose and never have to worry about heavy rains overflowing the unwatched barrel and flooding your deck. The entire top comes off, allowing you to squeeze inside and replace the plastic fixtures with brass.
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              6 found this review helpful
              I love the fact that this is made from a repurposed food container, keeping this big hunk of plastic out of the waste stream. It also appears quite sturdy and looks great in the terra cotta color. It has all the features we need, including an overflow spout at the top and a screen to keep out mosquitoes. And it was easy to install; all we had to do was shorten our downspout a bit. Delivery was quick and the price was right. Overall, very pleased. My only quibble is that it didn't include a hose for the overflow, so we had to attach a segment of an ordinary garden hose, which looks kind of silly.
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              6 found this review helpful
              arrived on time
              The barrels arrived on time and basically in good condition, besides the white scratches at the bottom and on the sides. I wonder if they have been used before.
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              2 found this review helpful
              The spigot kept falling off. I had to fix...
              The spigot kept falling off. I had to fix it. Hopefully it stays on when connecting hose.
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              2 found this review helpful
              It's great to put these used drums to use as...
              It's great to put these used drums to use as rain barrels rather than tossing them in a landfill. Overall, it's a nice barrel with a spigot at the bottom for filling watering cans and a fitting near the top to drain off excess water to another barrel or to a drain. I thought the upper drain should be larger so I installed a 1-1/2 inch right angle fitting and attached a flexible hose to direct the overflow to a nearby downspout.
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