Making a rain barrel
 

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

Making a rain barrel
 

Places that sell wine-making supplies often ship in juice in such
barrels, and toss the barrels after they have sold all the juice.

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

Making a rain barrel
 

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

Try recyclers and rural supply shops.

David

Making a rain barrel
 

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

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-...n-dia--2125694

--
John McGaw
[Knoxville, TN, USA]
http://johnmcgaw.com

Making a rain barrel
 

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.
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.

Making a rain barrel
 

"richardg" wrote in message
...
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.

Making a rain barrel
 

"brooklyn1" wrote in message
...
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.

Making a rain barrel
 

"richardg" wrote in message
...
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

I bought one of these last summer for $120.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Business-fa...-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

Making a rain barrel
 

On Nov 18, 12:34*pm, Charlie wrote:
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



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

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

Making a rain barrel
 

In article
,
richardg wrote:

On Nov 18, 12:34*pm, Charlie wrote:
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



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

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

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

--
Garden in Zone 5 South East Michigan.

Making a rain barrel
 

In article , Charlie wrote:

On Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:49:36 -0800 (PST), 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

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

http://tinyurl.com/o63ruj
http://countercurrents.org/roberts020709.htm

Making a rain barrel
 

On Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:56:03 -0500, John McGaw
wrote:

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

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-...n-dia--2125694


Wow, sticker shock! No reasonable rain barrel here. I may construct
one since I have a supply of white oak.

Hello

1: Build the Platform First
2: Measure and Cut the Platform Top
3: Cut the Frame
4: Measure and Cut the Legs
5: Assemble the Stand
6: Bolster the Legs
7: Dig Holes
8: Add Concrete, Let Cure
9: Add Lattice Work

Thanks

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