Questions and Answers for 55 Gal. Blue Industrial Plastic Drum

A:  There are plastic access holes with a screw cap on the lid. 

A:  It has 2 threaded caps on the end of the barrel. I'd suggest having your downspout shortened so it feeds into a funnel in one of the capped openings.

A:  Depending on the size (diameter) of the downspout, you will most likely need to cut a hole in the top with a jig saw or hacksaw. Otherwise make an adapter from the downspout to fit the fill holes (white tops) that already exist.

A:  Because the only openings are 2", you would have to divert water from your downspout to a smaller inlet, or cut a larger hole for the downspout. My eventual solution was to put the barrel on its side and make a stand for it, cut a downspout hole in the top side and put a spigot in the opening with the plug that is threaded for standard pipe.

A:  Are you KIDDING? ????? The water enters as it?s RAINING, ergo ?rain barrel?.

A:  I don't know the cap size and thread pitch, but it does come with 2 openings with 2 caps. I'd suggest you get the manufacturer's name from the Home Depot site, then contact the manufacturer for the information you need (thread pitch, etc). I'm sure they'll be happy to provide this for you! I hope this helps!

A:  Yes

A:  Yes, when the seals are inserted correctly

A:  No the lid does not come off. Only the butt

A:  No, just the small white caps

A:  Built well and shipped in a box to protect it.

A:  As a basic consumer, I could not tell you the exact answer to that question. I can say that these barrels are thick enough to withstand considerable pressure. Cutting a drain hole for a spout would compromise the integrity of the walls. A pump attached through the provided capped holes on top would be the best route. I hope this answers your question.

A:  Should be no problem as long as you open both plugs so as not to create a vacuum when the washer sucks all the water out. Depending on how much washing you need to do and how fast the washer will pull water from the barrel, you may have to stop the washer and refill the barrel before commencing.

A:  Not sure. need to research the pressure washer u are using. my barrels are used for rain water.

A:  It's 2 on mine

A:  Perfect drum for my black tank transport need. RV valve fit on fine thread opening just right.

A:  No way!

A:  Petroleum products will leach through plastics and should only be stored in metal containers.

A:  ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!!! It is not designed for flammable liquid storage. You need to check your local fire codes for the proper storage of gasoline!

A:  Every gas can you buy at the store is plastic.

A:  I'm thinking I can use them for long term storage of water that I can distill when needed. Using a 1 gallon electric distiller that I can run off of solar power source.

A:  I have the same question and I came across this article that might be helpful. It says yes, High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) ? Code 2 is food safe: https://omicoplastics.com/blog/food-grade-plastic-whats-safe-whats-not/

A:  I would also add that you need to use tablets such as chlorine to make sure that it?s safe to drink in emergency. There a warning included about consuming contaminated water safety reasons, however I think the plastic is generally safe.