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The History of the Rainwater Barrel

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Man has been using techniques for saving water from rain fall for future use for thousands of years. It is possible that early caveman found ways to save rainwater for use at a later time. Now the techniques for doing this have varied greatly over the years. Barrels have also been around for thousands of years, because up until the 1900s barrels were the best way to ship things, and though they have since been replaced by cardboard boxes as the preferred method of shipping, the fact that they have been around that long has made them a good method for collecting rainwater. If you watch old Westerns you will frequently see rainwater barrels in the background. In desert areas such as those found in the old West, saving rainwater for future use was a necessity, not a luxury.

Now the earliest “rainwater barrels” were probably made of clay, but when we think of a rainwater barrel most of us think of a wooden barrel. These days however most water barrels are made of plastic. Now the collection of rainwater or rainwater harvesting as it is called, is vital in remote desert climates, but it also would benefit places such as Southern California where I happen to live.

We are having a water shortage. Now to some of us that seems strange because we can still remember the feeling of having too much rain during the winter months. Where did the water go? Well the fact is it went down a storm drains and back out to the ocean, you might notice there is no water shortage in the ocean. So the problem is a lot of rain fell but very little of it stayed anywhere near where it fell.

In this blog we are going to examine various methods of rainwater harvesting that have been used in the past, are being used now, and might be being used in the future. We will be looking at some unusual variations of the rainwater barrel, such as, the Rainwater Hog.

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Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands (Vol. 1)

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Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands: Guiding Principles to Welcome Rain into Your Life and Landscape is the first volume of three-volume guide on how to conceptualize, design, and implement sustainable water-harvesting systems for your home, landscape, and community. This book enables you to assess your on-site resources, gives you a diverse array of strategies to maximize their potential, and empowers you with guiding principles to create an integrated, multi-functional water-harvesting plan specific to your site and needs.

Volume 1 helps bring your site to life, reduce your cost of living, endow you with skills of self-reliance, and create living air conditioners of vegetation growing beauty, food, and wildlife habitat. Stories of people who are successfully welcoming rain into their life and landscape will invite you to do the same!

Rainwater Harvesting in the news:
Villagers Grow Their Way Out of Food Aid AllAfrica.com

Villagers Grow Their Way Out of Food Aid. AllAfrica.com. They started to invest in ways of harvesting and conserving water and to experiment with a mix of indigenous and innovative methods of dry-land farming. The approach quickly bore fruit. The scheme now has a membership of 3000 registered households and more.…

Surat Municipal Corporation takes up rainwater harvesting on a bigger scale Times of India

Surat Municipal Corporation takes up rainwater harvesting on a bigger scale. Times of India. SURAT In a biggest ever rainwater harvesting project the Surat Municipal Corporation SMC will be commissioning about 150 recharge wells of the total 500 planned in different parts of the city by the end of July. The recharge wells also known as and more.…

Comprehensive Professional Rainwater Catchment Training now Available MarketWatch press release

Comprehensive Professional Rainwater Catchment Training now Available. MarketWatch press release PHOENIX May 14 2012 PRNewswire via COMTEX The American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association ARCSA now offers four levels of rainwater catchment education with three levels of professional recognitions. ARCSA is a 501 c 3 non-profit and more.…

Rain water harvesting is alien to Kochi Times of India

Rain water harvesting is alien to Kochi. Times of India. KOCHI The rain water harvesting systems RWHS in the city are ill-suited to tap monsoon showers. Except a few schools many existing ones are defunct. While RWHS that were set up in government institutes spending several lakhs of rupees are not.…

PMC engineers to train in rainwater harvesting Daily Bhaskar

Daily Bhaskar. PMC engineers to train in rainwater harvesting. Daily Bhaskar. Pune Very soon around 40 engineers from the Pune Municipal Corporation PMC would be undergoing training with the experts from Ground Water Survey and Development Authority GSDA to hone their skills in various techniques of rainwater harvesting and more.…

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Water Saver Kit Spigot

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The pin kit provides an excellent means for delivering collected rainwater through a hose

The rain water runs into your downpipe and the downpipe rainwater diverter Water Saver and then flows through the hose into collection containers. If the tank is full, backpressure causes the rainwater to seep into your normal sewage or by an overflow hose away from your basement.Collection container directed to leave, any plastic container (trash can) be sealed with a lid or plastic recycled barrels. Closed containers provide the necessary counter-pressure, ensure safety and prevent pets her children, and to eliminate evaporation insects and other contaminants. Also, the containers can be hidden or placed, is used when visibility is poor areas.Approximately 40% of the water in summer is used outdoors, which in most areas face water shortages and have water restrictions. This water shortage period is when the plants need water most. The natural rain water you collect is fresh, soft, oxygen-rich, untreated and at a growth-promoting temperature

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Fiskars 5998 58-gallon salsa rain harvesting system, Granite Spice

Barrel — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:07:35 +0000

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Includes barrel cover, switch kit, threaded sleeve, and detailed installation instructions
Integrated nozzle for filling watering cans and buckets or planter
barrel and made of UV treated impact resistant polyethylene
Round barrel looks great by itself and offers a lot of stability
Clear instructions; measures 23.2 by 26.4 by 40.8 inches, weighs 17 pounds

Salsa makes the rain barrel system makes it easy to collect up to 58 liters of water for your garden and lawn, and include our Worry-Free DiverterPro Diverter Rain Water filters dirt while still channeling overflow away from your house to protect your foundation. Our rain barrel is manufactured in the United States designed to withstand the elements and even nestles up against your house, never in the way. Our conversion accommodates both standard size downspout. Invite you to see our installation guide on how easy it is to start collecting rain water and reducing your bills is irrigation.

Fiskars 5998 Salsa 58-Gallon Rain Harvesting System, Spice Granite

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Cascata Rain Water Collection Algreen 81 111 and storage system, 65-Gallon, Dark Brown

Barrel — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:09:54 +0000

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65-gallon rain saving container with an elegant appearance and stamina
Roto-plastic construction won? T-chip, crack, or contain verblassenDoppelwandig crown planter
Some Assembly Required
Measures 24 x 46 inch, 20-year guarantee on barrel only

The combined Algreen Cascata rain water collection and storage system, the timeless aesthetic elegance of ceramics with the enduring durability of modern plastics. This 65-gallon rain saver is made from durable, rotationally molded plastic capable of withstanding extreme temperatures and will not chip, fade or crack over time. The rain barrel comes with a 6-foot garden hose with shutoff nozzle, corrosion-resistant screen guard, brass pins and easily removable crown planter on top. It is double-walled for maximum strength. The hose hangs neatly on the included hook. The rain barrel measures 24 x 46 inches.

Algreen 81111 Cascata Rain Water Collection and Storage System, 65-Gallon, Dark Brown

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Kyoto RBSS-75 75-liter barrel rain, sand stone finish

Barrel — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:18:07 +0000

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Unique Stone-look appearance Screen Protector
Stainless
Brass spigot to fill watering can
easily accessible over-flow drain outlet
drain plug for water and mud at the bottom of the barrel

This unique rain barrel combines the elegance of authentic stone with contemporary aesthetic of the permanent durability of plastic. The rain barrel is manufactured by rotational molding of plastic and is able to withstand extreme temperatures.

Kyoto RBSS-75 75-Gallon Rain Barrel, Sandstone-Finish

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Rain Rain Rain Barrel Reserve 2012309 Basic conversion (drum not included)

Barrel — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:31:34 +0000

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The adoption of rain reserve filters leaves and debris before your tank reaches
Containers may differ from the downspout out of convenience or appearance are to; Made in USA
Saves water and money to chemical-free water for lawn and garden not
Applies to offer for the parts for a rain-barrel or tank, such as high flow spigot, drum seals, tap adapter, hole saw or garden hose adapter
Measures 12 cm in length from 6 inches in width by 13 inches in height

The Rain Reserve Complete conversion system includes custom-made wood-look barrel with automatic overflow and pleasant appearance.

Rainreserve 2012309 Rain Barrel Basic Rain Diverter (Barrel Not Included)

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Smart Solar RB6000 rain barrels, 60 gallon capacity, Green

Barrel — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:12:25 +0000

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60-gallon capacity barrel 500D PVC fabric UV-resistant fabric
Innovative and economical design in eco-green
Fill in around 20 minutes in a typical shower using the supplied downpipe diverter valve
Easy to assemble and packs flat for easy transport
Storage and flaps on the underside of the drum allow it to be easily staked to the ground for maximum stability (poles included)

Living Green brings great economic savings. And starting is easy with the eco-green 60 gallons smart rain barrels. This durable, weather-resistant rain barrels 500D PVC tarpaulin fabric collects up to 60 gallons rain run-off election with the supplied downpipe conversion value and built-in filter screen, giving you a totally natural, totally free have a source of water to maintain your garden and Garden. Just bring your garden hose to remove the drain valve at the bottom of the barrel and water. A zinc-aluminum alloy zipper keeps the top of the barrel firmly in place and ensures long lasting strength and performance. Flaps on the underside of the drum allow it to be marked (poles included) for maximum stability. The barrel itself saves space as well – if you want it to be stored in the winter, only to collapse it for easy moving and storage.

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Exaco trade Aqua Saver rainwater recovery system

Barrel — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:12:13 +0000

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Do away with watering restrictions by redirecting gutter water to a rain barrel and water your plants in a drought period
Attach
the water near your vegetable or flower garden for a quick and easy watering can, you can save money on your water bill, if watering your plants with rain water
The kit contains everything needed for easy installation, including leaf filters, hose adapters and installation instructions

Water if you feel like it and bring the water where you need it. Away with the restrictions by redirecting irrigation water to a rain gutter and barrel water your plants or wash your car during a drought. Bring water near your vegetable or flower garden for quick and easy watering. You can prevent the ingress of water by directing gutter water away from your foundation to a distance of your choice. You can save money on your water bill when you water your plants with rain water, instead of treated water. You can also use water to your pool, spa or water garden by running over a garden hose to the end of the Aqua Saver or barrel. The kit contains everything needed for easy installation, including leaf filters, hose adapters and installation instructions.

Exaco Trading AquaSaver Rainwater Recovery System

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EMSCO Group 2284 waterstones rain water collection system 40 gallon capacity

Barrel — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 18:11:13 +0000

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40-gallon capacity
Includes a downspout conversion kit that fits a 2-inch? 3-inch or 3 inch? 4 inch downpipe
Easy to install and convenient to use
Can a soaker hose for convenient automatic watering of plants and gardens are connected in the vicinity
Durable UV-stabilized resin

The water stone is sandstone rain barrels save both Earth-friendly and money. Used by reducing the dependence of the water from municipal sources of energy needed to purify water for yard and garden will be reduced. Collecting rain water to prevent pollution of wells and water systems during drought, and save real money by reducing your monthly bills of water and wastewater.

Emsco Group 2284 WaterStones Rain Water Collection System 40 Gallon Capacity

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