Outdoor RC45 Rain Barrel - Black

Outdoor RC45 Rain Barrel - Black

Description

With the appearance of a traditional wooden barrel, the FCMP Outdoor RC45 Rain Barrel is perfect for locations where a larger barrel would be intrusive. With a fixed lid, the opening of the barrel is small enough to prevent children or pets from entering the barrel. The 3.5 ft garden hose with shut-off valve can be used for filling watering cans or can be attached to longer garden hoses, bringing water further into your garden. The flat back of the barrel allows easy placement against a wall. The 45-gallon capacity will ease the strain on municipal water resources, and your plants will love the healthy, chemical-free water. Constructed with recycled content, the durable UV-resistant polyethylene plastic will look great for years. Place them around your home to catch fresh chlorine-free water as it pours from your downspouts - water that would otherwise make its way into storm sewers only to be wasted. Rain barrels not only save you money but lessen the strain on water resources.

  • 45 gal (170 L) capacity - Includes debris screen, garden hose, shut-off thumb valve, hanging hose clip
  • The shallower depth and flat back allow for easy installation and placement of the downspout.
  • The safety rib in the top of the barrel keeps it child and pet safe.
  • The corrosion-resistant screen keeps out debris.
  • The barrel is constructed of 100% recycled, UV-inhibited, BPA-free polyethylene.

Maybe it depends on where you live? I live in California, so it was no problem here - but if it FREEZES where you are, maybe expanding ice might prove too much for it. For us - again, in the central valley California, the barrels were fine outside. They're a very sturdy plastic. Like Tyco toys.

Yes, it does. On the front, there is an overflow outlet.

Send it back. You should have gotten those parts. Otherwise, try contacting the manufacturer.

It would be best to drain and bring it in.

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Frequently Asked Questions

can this be left outside during winter months?

Maybe it depends on where you live? I live in California, so it was no problem here- but if it FREEZES where you are, maybe expanding ice might prove too much for it. For us- again, in central valley California, the barrels were fine outside. They're a very sturdy plastic. Like Tyco toys.

Is there any overflow protection?

Yes it does on the front there is an overflow outlet

I didn't get a hose clip or a shut off thumb valve in the box. I only got the barrel and the hose. How can I get those items?

Send it back you should of gotten those parts. Otherwise try contacting the manufacturer.

Can this stay outside in New England winters? Does it need to be disconnected and emptied before it ices?

It would be best to drain and bring it in.