http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com Your premier source of information for the Best Rain Water Collection Systems, Rain Barrel Reviews, and Harvesting on the market. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:41:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/rain-barrels-for-sale/ http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/rain-barrels-for-sale/#comments Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:41:51 +0000 admin http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/?p=480 Looking for rain barrels for sale? We've got you covered. We went out and found the top 4 performing and most popular rain barrels that people are currently buying for residential use. Then, we made sure we found the lowest discount with shipping included. For all of these rain barrels for sale, the lowest price was almost always at Amazon.com. These are not ranked based on our opinions at all, strictly popularity and sales. Click on the titles to see more pictures and their current price.]]> http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/rain-barrels-for-sale/feed/ 0 http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/koolatron-rbss-55-55-gallon-rain-barrel-review/ http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/koolatron-rbss-55-55-gallon-rain-barrel-review/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:11:37 +0000 admin http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/?p=426 If you're looking for a sandstone addition to your garden that's tough and can withstand some pretty tough weather conditions, then the Koolatron RBSS-55 55-Gallon Rain Barrel should be at the top of your list. This rain barrel will help you harvest and efficiently use 55 gallons of rainwater and it was molded and designed using a rotational process to get it's unique shape and durable design. It's thick material is a UV resistant plastic that has been to perform pretty well by people who have already bought and used it.]]> http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/koolatron-rbss-55-55-gallon-rain-barrel-review/feed/ 1 http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/water-barrels/ http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/water-barrels/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:05:05 +0000 admin http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/?p=422 Pollution is fast becoming a major problem in most countries today. More and more cities are suffering as wastes continue to contaminate not only the land but also the water supply, making it unavailable for many purposes such as drinking and washing. This has led people to look for other ways to acquire water from other sources. Now, they are turning back to using rain water. Rain water harvesting is the process of collecting rain and storing it into water barrels. These water barrels can usually hold up 50 to 80 gallons of water, depending on its size. It can then be used for many purposes, such as gardening, washing, or even for drinking water (as long as it goes through different stages of purification.)]]> http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/water-barrels/feed/ 0 http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/achla-rain-barrel-review/ http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/achla-rain-barrel-review/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:00:19 +0000 admin http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/?p=194 Going green is in! Achla Rain Barrels, specifically the Achla Designs RB-01 Green Rain Barrel - 54 gallon, can blend well with one’s garden as it is color green, adding an aesthetic value to the place. RB-01 54 Gallon has the usual screen to prevent debris and insects to go into the rainwater barrel. It has a hose, 4 feet in length with a thumb valve allowing the hose to be placed on top of the barrel. It is also made up of a sturdy, UV-treated polyethylene barrel, and a flat rear side for stability.]]> http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/achla-rain-barrel-review/feed/ 0 http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/fiskars-rain-barrel-review/ http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/fiskars-rain-barrel-review/#comments Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:00:54 +0000 admin http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/?p=204 It may not have the looks of an oak barrel or a terra cotta planter but rain barrels made by Fiskars, specifically the Fiskars 5998 Salsa and Salsa II Rain Barrels, are top of the line in terms of their smart features and clean designs. It’s a US designed barrel, covered with a UV treated more »]]> http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/fiskars-rain-barrel-review/feed/ 0 http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/rainwater-collection-systems/ http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/rainwater-collection-systems/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:53:31 +0000 admin http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/?p=412 Rainwater collection is the process of harvesting and collection water during a rain shower. This has been a practice for thousands of years, and up to now, people are still developing more efficient ways to capture rainwater. As the world is striving to become "greener", this practice has been catching wind with a lot of homeowners and businesses. Harvested water can be used for domestic use, land irrigation, watering your garden, and much more. Most people choose to use rainwater in their daily lives because it's environmentally conscious and can save you a buck or two on your water bill. All you' d have to do is make the decision to buy the system and install it, which really isn't hard at all. Rainwater is also soft, chlorine-free, and many people prefer using it compared to tap water.]]> http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/rainwater-collection-systems/feed/ 0 http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/rainwater-tanks/ http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/rainwater-tanks/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:02:53 +0000 admin http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/?p=419 Rainwater harvesting systems are fast becoming popular. More and more people are installing their very own systems in their houses in an attempt to save water and be more environmentally conscious. If you are considering buying one, one of the most important components is the rain water tank or the cistern, an enclosed structure that collects and stores the rain water harvested. The bottom part of these tanks should have a spigot which may or may not be able to connect to a hose.]]> http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/rainwater-tanks/feed/ 0 http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/rts-home-accents-rain-barrel-review/ http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/rts-home-accents-rain-barrel-review/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:00:57 +0000 admin http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/?p=222 This RTS Home Accents Rain Barrel has an exquisite look of a wooden barrel! It has a flat back to ensure stability when placed against a wall. This 50 gallon barrel also includes a dual overflow hose hook up with a shutoff valve, and a screen to prevent debris and insects going into the barrel.]]> http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/rts-home-accents-rain-barrel-review/feed/ 1 http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/rainwater-harvesting-systems/ http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/rainwater-harvesting-systems/#comments Sun, 02 Oct 2011 18:01:43 +0000 admin http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/?p=417 In our present age, the scarcity of resources is fast becoming a problem in many areas of the globe. Fresh water is one of the most precious commodities and many urban areas are now facing problems as how to supply the city’s demands for fresh water that can be used everyday for washing and drinking. Groundwater is not always available in many areas and people have tried looking for other sources. The answer was heaven-sent, literally! Many communities are now using rainwater and have installed rainwater harvesting systems outside their homes. This process is simply collecting water from a downpour, storing it in water tanks, and then purifying it so that it can be safe enough to use. ]]> http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/rainwater-harvesting-systems/feed/ 0 http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/algreen-rain-barrel/ http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/algreen-rain-barrel/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:00:12 +0000 admin http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/?p=173 Rain barrels made by Algreen have the ageless sophistication of a ceramic that would enhance the appearance of one’s garden, and the durability of a roto-molded plastic which can resist extreme temperature without cracking, chipping or fading.]]> http://rainwater-collectionsystems.com/algreen-rain-barrel/feed/ 0