Making a rain barrel
richardg
food grade barrel. There are no bottling plants in my area. Are there
other possible sources I could try?
Richard
Not@home
barrels, and toss the barrels after they have sold all the juice.
David Hare-Scott
Try recyclers and rural supply shops.
David
John McGaw
If all else fails you can always buy one online. Just do a Google search
for "food-grade drum" (without the quotes) and you will have enough hits to
keep you busy for a long time. You should be able to narrow the hits down
geographically pretty easily.
If you have a Tractor Supply store in your area they are worth a look too.
This would make a really great water storage tank:
http://www.tractorsupply.com/pickup-tank-210-gal-28-in-h-x-51-in-dia--2125694
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John McGaw
[Knoxville, TN, USA]
http://johnmcgaw.com
brooklyn1
Why does food grade matter for collecting rain, rain isn't food grade.
And all wooden barrels are food grade unless used and contaminated
with toxins. Most folks use a clean heavy weight plastic trash can to
collect rain from downspouts.
FarmI
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>I would like to make a rain barrel. I have no idea where to get a used
> food grade barrel. There are no bottling plants in my area. Are there
> other possible sources I could try?
I buy big barrels that have been used for the importation of olives in bulk
before repacking. I buy them from my local produce store - most produce
stores have them in this country. Not knowing which country you live in, I
cant' be more specific about where you could search.
FarmI
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> richardg wrote:
>
>>I would like to make a rain barrel. I have no idea where to get a used
>>food grade barrel. There are no bottling plants in my area. Are there
>>other possible sources I could try?
>>Richard
>
> Why does food grade matter for collecting rain, rain isn't food grade.
It is if you live in rural Australia where everyone drinks rainwater.
George.com
"richardg" <rgol...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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I bought one of these last summer for $120.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Business-farming-industry/Farming-forestry/Other/auction-254842596.htm
1000L and set up at the back of my garage. I stacked it on 3 wooden pallets.
It came in to the country with a detergent in it. A thorough clean got rid
of most of the residue. I use it for the garden, not for drinking water.
rob
richardg
> On Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:49:36 -0800 (PST), richardg
> Thanks Charlie,
Capitolcontainer sells used plastic 55 gallon barrels for $15. I have
lived in Albany for 39 years and I never knew about them.
Richard
> You appear to be in the Albany area....if so, how about these.
>
> http://www.barrelsupply.com/barrels.htm
>
> http://www.capitolcontainer.com/cccrecon.htm
>
> Try any recycler, as many of the drums end up with them.
>
> Charlie
Dan L.
<7169d79c-a778-4a65...@p28g2000vbi.googlegroups.com>,
richardg <rgol...@gmail.com> wrote:
Check your local car wash places. The containers of soap and wax comes
in 55 gallon barrels. Most will give the barrels away for free. As for
food grade, I don't know.
Enjoy Life ... Dan
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Garden in Zone 5 South East Michigan.
Wildbilly
> On Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:49:36 -0800 (PST), richardg
> You appear to be in the Albany area....if so, how about these.
>
> http://www.barrelsupply.com/barrels.htm
>
> http://www.capitolcontainer.com/cccrecon.htm
>
> Try any recycler, as many of the drums end up with them.
>
> Charlie
A 50 gal. or 60 gal. barrel won't go far in addressing your water needs.
It may be easier to dig a cistern and pump the water out.
--
"When you give food to the poor, they call you a saint. When you ask why the poor have no food, they call you a communist."
-Archbishop Helder Camara
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Phisherman
wrote:
Wow, sticker shock! No reasonable rain barrel here. I may construct
one since I have a supply of white oak.