Category Rain Barrels & Water Storage

A rainwater harvesting structure collects, directs, stores, or recharges runoff. Explore systems ranging from roofs and barrels to cisterns and infiltration works.

Small spaces suit narrow, stable rain barrels with useful capacity, secure screens, accessible spigots, and controlled overflow. Compare shapes and placement needs.

Place a rain barrel on compacted ground topped with concrete pavers, patio blocks, a slab, or a strong stand. Keep the base level, stable, and water resistant.

Rain-barrel ratings change, so choose by durable opaque construction, secure screening, a dependable spigot, stable base, useful capacity, and managed overflow.

No valve brand fits every rainwater system. Compare reputable makers by material, pressure rating, certification, connection type, serviceability, and local support.

Ten-inch standard cartridges are common in household and rainwater filter housings. Match diameter, micron rating, media, flow, pressure drop, and housing size.

Two-inch cam-lock fittings are common for tanks, totes, pumps, and transfer hoses. Confirm nominal size, coupler type, thread, material, gasket, and flow needs.

Rain-gauge accuracy depends more on siting and design than diameter alone, though eight-inch openings are a measurement standard. Compare resolution and exposure.

A tank breather lets air enter and escape as water levels change, preventing harmful vacuum or pressure. Size and screen the vent without restricting airflow.

A rain barrel captures roof runoff for later garden and outdoor use. Understand its water-saving value, limits, overflow needs, low pressure, and upkeep.