In case anyone was interested in rain water collection barrels/systems, I live about 5 minutes away from an Amish farm that makes these rain water collection barrels. I drive past this place daily going to/from work, and I've seen one outside on display.
Well, I finally decided to stop by today and inquire. I met the person who actually makes them, and he said he can make as many as we need. So if anyone is interested in doing a "group order" so he has a bunch to make at one time, that would probably be preferred.
The barrel itself is a 55 or 60 gallon capacity (depending on which type you want). They are food-grade and have had only some type of food in them (molasses, fruit, etc), and have since been washed. Each comes complete with a downspout adapter, plug, overflow pipe with hose, and drainage spigot.Recently added: 30-gallon barrel size.
Quoted price is only $37 each for "basic" barrels, or a little more for different lid fastening ($44) or larger size ($45). I honestly expected them to be more expensive.
Please use this link to view photos in my Facebook Album.
This thread is just to gauge interest for now. If people are interested, I can call him and place an order closer to spring time. We'd have to figure out payment details and pickup/delivery logistics as well, but that can come later.
So, if you're interested, please let me know either by posting here or sending me a PM.
Thanks for reading.
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3-22-16: UPDATE! Just found out that colors and different sizes are available.
Sizes/Colors in bold are currently available stock.
- 30 gallon royal blue $37
- 55 gallon blue (a slightly "duller" color blue) $37
- 55 gallon royal blue (a brighter blue) $37
- 55 gallon black $37
- 55 gallon green (lighter, not forest or dark) $37
- 55 gallon white $37
- 55 gallon purple $37
- 55 gallon maroon
- 55 gallon black w/ metal clamp for lid $44
- 60 gallon gray w/ black threaded lid $45
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Also available as "plain" barrels (no water collection accessories installed) starting at $13.
Well, I finally decided to stop by today and inquire. I met the person who actually makes them, and he said he can make as many as we need. So if anyone is interested in doing a "group order" so he has a bunch to make at one time, that would probably be preferred.
The barrel itself is a 55 or 60 gallon capacity (depending on which type you want). They are food-grade and have had only some type of food in them (molasses, fruit, etc), and have since been washed. Each comes complete with a downspout adapter, plug, overflow pipe with hose, and drainage spigot.Recently added: 30-gallon barrel size.
Quoted price is only $37 each for "basic" barrels, or a little more for different lid fastening ($44) or larger size ($45). I honestly expected them to be more expensive.
Please use this link to view photos in my Facebook Album.
This thread is just to gauge interest for now. If people are interested, I can call him and place an order closer to spring time. We'd have to figure out payment details and pickup/delivery logistics as well, but that can come later.
So, if you're interested, please let me know either by posting here or sending me a PM.
Thanks for reading.
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3-22-16: UPDATE! Just found out that colors and different sizes are available.
Sizes/Colors in bold are currently available stock.
- 30 gallon royal blue $37
- 55 gallon blue (a slightly "duller" color blue) $37
- 55 gallon royal blue (a brighter blue) $37
- 55 gallon black $37
- 55 gallon green (lighter, not forest or dark) $37
- 55 gallon white $37
- 55 gallon purple $37
- 55 gallon maroon
- 55 gallon black w/ metal clamp for lid $44
- 60 gallon gray w/ black threaded lid $45
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Also available as "plain" barrels (no water collection accessories installed) starting at $13.
Dave
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Delaware Open Carry
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Co-Founder & Global Moderator
Delaware Open Carry
"You have to be prepared to do the violence in order to survive the violence."