Thursday, September 24th, 2009 at 10:12 am
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for thousands of years, because up until the 1900s barrels were the best way to ship things, and though they have since been replaced by cardboard boxes as the preferred method of shipping, the fact that they have been around that long has made them a good method for collecting rainwater.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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Store it before it runs to the sea using a
rain water barrel.
Sunday, February 5th, 2012 at 1:32 am
- Includes a downspout conversion kit that fits a 2-inch? 3 inches or 3 inches? 4 inch downpipe
- Easy to install / easy to use 55 gallons
- If rain barrel in 2 to 3 hours during a moderate rainfall to fill
- Durable UV-stable 25% recycled resin
- Easy-to-use manual shut-off valve
The Hunter Rain Barrel Green is earth-friendly and save money at the same time. By reducing the dependence of the water from municipal sources, the energy required for purification of water for yard and garden use is 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 2771-1 60-Gallon Deluxe Rain Barrel Rain Water Collection System
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Friday, February 3rd, 2012 at 1:36 am
- Flat to put back flush against a wall
- Linkable to other barrels
- rain screen to keep out dirt and insects
- shut-off valve for hose hook-up with dual overflow
- Will not fade, rot or insect infestation risk
Embrace natural solution to our emerging water shortage collect rainwater! Our authentic oak barrel texture is formed in each cylinder, and will not fade, rot or insect infestation risk. The RTS highlights rain barrel has to sit a lot of unique features such as a flat back against a wall flush, linked with other rain barrels for increased capacity, screen to keep out dirt and insects, and a shut-off valve for hose connection with dual overflow. 50-gallon capacity, brown
RTS Home Accents 5510-000900-5600 50-Gallon Rain Water Collection Barrel with Brass Spigot, Brown
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Saturday, January 14th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
- Features removable strainer
- Built-in 4-foot hose with thumb valve can easily be slotted in at the top of the barrel
- Made of durable, UV-stable polyethylene
- Link two or more together in seconds .
- A foolproof connection kit included with each barrel, so you can add capacity as you expand your garden
To help homeowners save water and reduce water bills. holds up to 54 liters of water. Measures 21 “wx 19″ dx 32 “h flat back: 14″ w. Features safety guard and removable debris screen. built-in 4-foot hose with thumb valve can easily be slotted in at the top of the barrel. Overflow hose directs excess water away from your house. Made of durable, UV-stable polyethylene. Link two or more together in seconds. a foolproof linking kit is included with every barrel, so you can add capacity as you expand your garden.
Achla Designs RB-04 Rain Barrel – 1/2 Round Brown
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Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012 at 6:32 pm
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Store it before it goes to the sea using a
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Monday, December 19th, 2011 at 1:32 am
- Will sit back flat against a wall
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- Linkable other rain barrels screen from dirt and insects
- shut-off valve for hose connection with dual overflow
- not fade, rot or insect infestation flush risk
Embrace the natural solution for the emerging shortage of water, rain water! Our authentic oak barrel texture is formed in each run and will not fade, rot or insect infestation risk. The RTS highlights rain barrel set flush has many unique features such as a flat back against a wall, in other rain barrels for increased capacity, connected display from dirt and insects, and a shut off valve for hose hook with double overflow. 50-gallon capacity, brown
RTS Home Accents 5510-000900-5600 50-Gallon Rain Water Collection Barrel with Brass Spigot, Brown
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Saturday, December 17th, 2011 at 2:34 am
- Will sit back flat against a wall
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- Linkable other barrels rain screen from dirt and insects
- shut-off valve for hose connection with dual overflow
- not fade, rot or insect infestation flush risk
Embrace the natural solution for the emerging shortage of water, rain water! Our authentic oak barrel texture is formed in each run and will not fade, rot or insect infestation risk. The RTS highlights rain barrel set has many unique features such as a flat back flush against a wall, in other rain barrels for increased capacity, screen from dirt and insects, and a shut off valve for hose hook with double overflow connected. 50-gallon capacity, brown
RTS Home Accents 5510-000900-5600 50-Gallon Rain Water Collection Barrel with Brass Spigot, Brown
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Store it before it runs away using a
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Friday, December 16th, 2011 at 2:32 am
- Flat back to sit flush against a wall
- Linkable to other barrels
- rain screen to keep out dirt and insects
- shut-off valve for hose connection with dual overflow
- Will not fade, rot or insect infestation risk
Embrace the natural solution for the emerging shortage of water-rain water! Our authentic oak barrel texture is formed in each barrel and will not fade, rot or insect infestation risk. The RTS highlights rain barrels has many unique features such as a flat back set against a wall flush, linked with other rain barrels for increased capacity, screen to keep out dirt and insects, and a shut off valve for hose hook with double overflow. 50-gallon capacity, brown
RTS Home Accents 5510-000900-5600 50-Gallon Rain Water Collection Barrel with Brass Spigot, Brown
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Catch it before it goes down the drain using a
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Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 at 6:34 am
- 8×36 DCF NV with Case .
- Specifications: .
- phase coating, snow, rain, fog and water proof Magnification: 8x, effective diameter of the lens: 36mm .
- True Field of View: 6.5 degrees Field of view @ 100m: 114m.
- Field of View @ 1000yards: 342ft.
Exit pupil aperture: 4.5 mm Aperture: 20.3.
Pentax 8×36 DCF NV Binoculars W/ Case Objective Lens Caps Rain Shielding Eyepiece Cap Neck Strap
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Tuesday, November 29th, 2011 at 9:37 am
- Solar Powered Rain Barrell Runs pump system
- Provides pressure pumping through a garden hose with 13 psi
- on solar rehargeable (NiMH) battery for operation at any time, hoses day and night
- Compatible with all garden
- Pumps 100 gallons of water on a single charge
The perfect pump to install solar panels and rain and provide enough pressure to run the water through a garden hose. The pump provides enough pressure to the most low pressure sprinklers, water, a car or just run over everything around your house. A practical solar panel captures energy from the sun, of course, eliminating the need for electrical energy to charge the battery. This makes the perfect ready to pump rain, to go anywhere, at any time free of charge and with no additional benefits for you.
Rule RainPerfect Solar Powered Rain Barrell Pump
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Catch it before it flows to the sea using a
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