The AmeriBarrel is a NEW rain barrel designed with all of the desired features rain barrel consumers are looking for in a rain barrel. It is one of the few rain barrels that is made in the USA!
What is a rain barrel?
A rain barrel is a system that collects and stores rainwater from your roof that would otherwise be lost to runoff and diverted to storm drains and streams. Usually a rain barrel is composed of a 55 gallon drum, a vinyl hose, PVC couplings, and a screen grate to keep debris and insects out. A rain barrel is relatively simple and can sit conveniently under any down spout.
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Why use a rain barrel?
1. Conserve Water
2. Use soft water for plants 3. Reduce bills 4. Aesthetics 5. Raise value of home 6. Reduce use of well water 7. Affordable GREEN project
8. Pays for itself within a year!
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How do You Determine Gallons of Rainwater Generated?
___ in. of rain x ______ sq. ft. of roof x 0.36 gals./in. rain/sq. ft x 0.85 = ______ gals. generated
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