Rainwater Collection – Is It Too Large For A Rain Water Barrel
The reason why you’re collecting rainwater is an important thing to know, in trying to determine how much storage capacity you will need. If you only have a small lawn water, then the amount that you will collect in a single rainwater barrel would probably be sufficient. If on the other hand you’re trying to collect enough water to live independent of any other water source, you’ll either need an awful lot of rain barrels, or you’ll need a different kind of container. There have been many ideas fo collecting large quantities of water over the years ranging from creating a pond to collecting the water in large underground tanks. As of late however, there have been some very unique ways of collecting rainwater that have not been thought of until just recently.
I found the RainXchange the most unusual of these. It will be difficult to fully describe this in words so I will also include video. Basically you dig a rectangular hole and place some rectangular plastic box-like frames on a waterproof tarp and wrap the frames in tarp to create a water storage area when you refill the hole. Next you fill the hole back in and landscape the surface with rocks or flagstones and install some decorative fountain which gets its water from this underground storage area. The system is connected to your rainwater runoff collection system i.e. your downspout etc., creating a most unique rainwater collection system.
While the above is the most natural of these large collection systems, probably the most unique is The Original Rainwater pillow. Ranging in size from 750 gallons to 200,000 gallons, these unique horizontal rain harvesting units resemble a giant waterbed. Generally this is put in a crawlspace under the porch or foundation, but I had an idea that you could build a box over it and decorate the platform in some way. This new ‘house’ I have called a pillow pad.
Now one variation of the traditional rainwater barrel is a thin slimline plastic water tank designed to fit under the eaves of the house and fit snugly together for maximum water storage. Sally Dominguez, an Australian designer and inventor, created the Rainwater HOG, which is probably one of the most noted of these. The rectangular shape of these tanks allows them to fit tightly together, maximizing storage space and yet maintaining a neat appearance. There are a wide variety for wanting to collect rainwater and your reason will affect which method you use to do it. Setting aside water to be used later on is probably the most common as it was probably the original problem Man was trying to solve. However today rainwater runoff is a main contributor to the pollution of large bodies of water such as lakes and the oceans. Whether you know it or not, collecting rainwater runoff helps prevent pollution. Collecting all of the run off from your roof, however, would be the only way to accomplish this. Hence the 2000 gallon rainwater barrels
Just as an aside, realize, if you added a reverse osmosis water filter to your ‘water barrel’ system, it might just be possible
to live completely off the rainwater that came off your roof. Both you and your lawn or garden could benefit from this chemical free water.Now the only purpose of this article was to get people thinking and getting new ideas. I hope you got some.
38 Special Speer 135gr +P Short Barrel Gold Dot impacting ballistic gelatin
|
|
David Oscarson Alfred Bernhard Nobel White Gold w/ White Barrel Med Fountain Pen $5,400.00 |
|
|
David Oscarson Alfred Bernhard Nobel Blue Gold w/ Black Barrel Med Fountain Pen $5,400.00 |
|
|
David Oscarson Alfred Bernhard Nobel Red Gold w/ Black Barrel Med Fountain Pen $5,400.00 |
|
|
Duke 18K gold nib pen with Hetian green jade barrel engraved by hands $3,780.00 |
|
|
AARON BASHA 18K DIAMOND & SAPPHIRE BABY SHOE CHARM ON 10 BARREL DIAMOND CHAIN $3,600.00 |
|
|
10K Yellow/White Gold 27″ Barrel & Toggle Link Chain – 67.60 Grams $3,047.00 |
|
|
Heavy 10K Yellow/White Gold 27″ Barrel & Toggle Link Chain – 67.6 Grams $3,047.00 |
|
|
Authentic Barrel 18k Cartier Cufflinks Make Offer $3,031.60 |
|
|
GREEN JADE NECKLACE WITH 18K YELLOW GOLD BARREL CLASP $2,750.00 |
|
|
Gorgeous Navajo 14K Gold Fire Opal Inlay Barrel Bead Necklace | G BRL $2,660.00 |
|
|
14K 15.00ct Garnet Emerald Cut Barrel Link Bracelet YG $2,349.99 |
|
|
A green jade barrel /dia. 14kt gold $2,300.00 |
|
|
South Sea Grey Pearls 18″ 14k White Gold Barrel Clasp $2,250.00 |
|
|
ESTATE DESIGNER BLUE CHALCEDONY, TURQUOISE, BARREL ONYX 14K WHITE GOLD NECKLACE $2,234.00 |
|
|
NEW GUCCI 18K WHITE GOLD BARREL EARRINGS W/ DIAMONDS $2,175.00 |
|
|
NEW GUCCI WHITE GOLD BARREL EARRINGS W/ .31CTW DIAMONDS $2,175.00 |
|
|
NEW GUCCI 18K WHITE GOLD BARREL HOOP DIAMONDS EARRINGS $2,175.00 |
|
|
Antique Crown Milano Royal Flemish Cracker Barrel Biscuit Jar Gold Enamel (4822) $2,000.00 |
|
|
Goerz 8.25in/6.8 Gold Rim Dagor Barrel Lens #807388 …… Minty $1,650.00 |
|
|
STUNNING 18K Yellow Gold 0.40 CTW DIAMOND GUN/PISTOL Pendant w/ Spinning BARREL! $1,495.00 |
|
|
LOVELY VINTAGE 14K SOLID GOLD BARREL LINK BRACELET $1,450.00 |
|
|
UNUSUAL 2.30CT 23 ROUND PAVE DIAMOND & 14K YELLOW GOLD CHIC CURVED BARREL RING!! $1,375.00 |
|
|
Saddlesmith Of Texas Connie Combs Barrel-Gold-Purple-16 $1,326.95 |
|
|
Saddlesmith Of Texas Connie Combs Barrel-Gold-Pink-16 $1,326.95 |
|
|
Saddlesmith Of Texas Connie Combs Barrel-Gold-Blue-16 $1,326.95 |
|
|
Goerz 6in/6.8 Gold Dagor Barrel Len #830006 …… Minty/Flange,Cap $1,325.00 |
|
|
Goerz 8.25in/6.8 Gold Rim Dagor Barrel Lens #810776 …… Minty/Flange $1,325.00 |
|
|
Saddlesmith Of Texas Connie Combs Faith Barrel-Gold-14 $1,322.95 |
|
|
Saddlesmith Of Texas Connie Combs Barrel-Gold-Lime-16 $1,316.95 |
|
|
Saddlesmith Of Texas Connie Combs Barrel-Gold-Pink-15 $1,312.95 |
|
|
HEAVY VINTAGE 18K GOLD FANCY UNIQUE BARREL CHAIN LINK UNISEX BRACELET $1,310.00 |
|
|
Saddlesmith Of Texas Connie Combs Faith Barrel-Gold-13 $1,309.95 |
|
|
Saddlesmith Of Texas Connie Combs Barrel-Gold-Turq-15 $1,302.95 |
|
|
Saddlesmith Of Texas Connie Combs Barrel-Gold-Purple-15 $1,302.95 |
|
|
Saddlesmith Of Texas Connie Combs Barrel-Gold-Lime-15 $1,302.95 |
|
|
14 karat yellow gold multi-link necklace chain 18 inches locking barrel clasp $1,299.00 |
|
|
Goerz 6in/6.8 Gold Rim Dagor Barrel Lens #808775 …… Cap & Flange $1,275.00 |
|
|
PARKER 585 Gold Barrel Fountain Pen 14Ct Nib in size F $1,250.00 |
|
|
Saddlesmith Of Texas Connie Combs Barrel Gold-Purple-16 $1,247.95 |
|
|
Saddlesmith Of Texas Connie Combs Barrel Gold-Pink-16 $1,247.95 |
|
|
Saddlesmith Of Texas Connie Combs Barrel Gold-Lime-16 $1,247.95 |
|
|
Saddlesmith Of Texas Connie Combs Barrel Gold-Pink-14 $1,218.95 |
|
|
Saddlesmith Of Texas Connie Combs Barrel Gold-Purple-14 $1,218.95 |
|
|
Saddlesmith Of Texas Connie Combs Barrel Gold-Turq-14 $1,218.95 |
|
|
John Hardy Batu Dot Silver & Gold Blue Topaz 3 Stone Half Barrel Bracelet NWT $1,200.00 |
|
|
MASON KAY 14K GOLD GREEN-WHITE JADE BARREL 15-STRAND FRESHWATER PEARL NECKLACE $1,199.99 |
|
|
gilt bronze dore ormolu gold french barrel perfume bottle acid etched 24kt $1,190.00 |
|
|
Tiffany & Co. 18k Solid Gold Wheat Woven Barrel Link Ladies Classic Bracelet $1,190.00 |
|
|
14K BLUE TOPAZ AMETHYST BARREL CHAIN NECKLACE 30″ $1,150.00 |
|
|
Billy Cook Cashin Gold Barrel Racer 16″ Saddle $1,105.00 |
|
|
Saddlesmith Steinhoff Barrel Saddle-Natural Gold-14 $1,129.95 |
|
|
Saddlesmith Of Texas Connie Combs Barrel Gold-Lime-14 $1,122.95 |
|
|
14K Yellow Gold 4.0 mm 16″ Rope Chain barrel clasp 22.7 grams. $1,040.00 |
|
|
Vintage Blue 7-8MM Baroque Pearls Very Unique 14K Ruby Barrel Clasp Victorian $1,000.00 |
|
|
14K Solid Yellow Gold Rope Necklace,Barrel Clasp,20 Inches ,17.3 grams $895.00 |
|
|
10k 1.00ct Diamond Barrel Link Tennis Bracelet White & Yellow Gold 7.25″ Vintage $889.99 |
|
|
BEAUTIFUL 14CT GOLD 18″ ROPE CHAIN BARREL TYPE CLASP 11.1 GRAMS $877.29 |
|
|
18K Gold Domed Barrel Basket Funky Diamond Ring 6 1/2 $865.00 |
|
|
14K YELLOW GOLD HAWAIIAN JEWELRY BARRELS & CHAINS 24.08 GRAMS $790.00 |
|
|
Bob Berg Belt Buckle Sterling Silver and 10K Gold Trophy Cowgirl Barrel Racing $750.00 |
|
|
14.5 in Jerry Beagley OTT Gold Label series Barrel Saddle $750.00 |
|
|
New 14k Yellow Gold Barrel Lobster Bracelet 8.5in $711.99 |
|
|
New 14k Gold Barrel Link Fancy Lobster Bracelet 8.5in $692.99 |
|
|
MENS 14K WHITE YELLOW GOLD BARREL CUFF LINKS 13.5g 1″ $659.00 |
|
|
BEAUTIFUL 14k GOLD 1ctw DIAMONDS BARREL HUGGIE EARRINGS $650.00 |
|
|
gold gild bronze crystal perfume bottle french barrel $649.00 |
|
|
DESIGNER DANKER GARDENER’S WHEEL BARREL 14K YELLOW GOLD MULTI STONE PEARL PIN $615.00 |
|
|
Antique 14k (585) solid gold/ barrel style man’s ring / not scrap $599.99 |
|
|
S. T. Dupont “Vertigo 2″ Rollerball Pen (Red Patterned Barrel With Gold Trim) $585.00 |
|
|
Apple green jade barrel / 14kt gold(without chain) $590.00 |
|
|
AURORA LIMITED EDITION ASIA MARBLE SKETCH PENCIL HAND-TURNED BARREL GOLD FITTING $588.00 |
|
|
Goerz 6in/6.8 Gold Rim Dagor Barrel Lens #815667 …… Flange $550.00 |
|
|
Sterling Silver ,10mm FW Cultured Pearl & Barrel 20in Necklace w/ 14k Gold $549.00 |
|
|
9ct Rose gold barrel wedding ring Circa Birmingham 1919 10.3 grams UK Y $520.05 |
|
|
Art Deco 9ct Rose gold barrel wedding ring Circa Birmingham 1919 10.3 grams UK Y $520.05 |
|
|
Laura Ashley Lighting Josephine 6 Light Chandelier with Calais Barrel Shade $518.40 |
|
|
Laura Ashley Lighting Josephine 6 Light Chandelier with Calais Barrel Shade $518.40 |
|
|
Laura Ashley SBC306-HJF862 Gold Laced Caf / Charlotte 6.25″ Sage Raw Silk Barrel $507.60 |
|
|
Laura Ashley Lighting Josephine 6 Light Chandelier with Calais Barrel Shade $507.60 |
|
|
18KT YELLOW GOLD ROPE 2.72 DIA.BRACELET W/ BARREL CLASP & FOLDOVER SAFETY LATCH $500.00 |
|
|
14K YELLOW GOLD ROPE BARREL LINK BRACELET 8.9g 7 1/2″ $495.00 |
|
|
VINTAGE 18K YELLOW GOLD 3D WINE BEER BARREL CHARM PENDANT 4.8gr $469.00 |
|
|
**LANDSTROMS** BLACK HILLS GOLD SILVER COWGIRL HORSE BARREL RACE TURN-N-BURN!! $479.00 |
|
|
Laura Ashley Lighting Josephine 6 Light Chandelier with Calais Barrel Shade $475.20 |
|
|
18K SOLID WHITE GOLD AMETHYST BARREL & GARNET RING, SIZE 6.5, 5.64CTS. 3.50 GR $475.00 |
|
|
Aurora 88 Gold Plated Cap w/Black Barrel Rollerball Pen $450.00 |
|
|
14k white gold diamond star set barrel tennis bracelet 7″ $449.99 |
|
|
Grifos Collection Silver Pen ATHENE Olive-wood Barrel Rose Gold Handmade $441.00 |
|
|
Grifos Pens Stylo M Nib ATHENE Olive-wood Barrel Rose Gold Handmade $441.00 |
|
|
First Pen M Nib ATHENE Olive-wood Barrel Rose Gold Pelikan Cartridge Handmade $441.00 |
|
|
14K Blue Topaz Double Row Huggie Hoops Earrings Glitterball Pendant Barrel Slide $424.99 |
|
|
14K Amethyst Double Row Huggie Hoops Earrings Glitterball Pendant Barrel Slide $424.99 |
|
|
14k Emerald Barrel Cut Blue Topaz Pendant Big 5 Point Diamonds .70ct G/SI 7.5g $419.99 |
|
|
Aurora 88 GOLD PLATED CAP/BLACK BARREL BALLPOINT $425.00 |
|
|
BARREL RACER BLACK HILLS GOLD/STERLING SILVER EARRINGS $423.00 |
|
|
Sterling 14k Gold 9.5-10mm FW Pearl & Barrel 20in Necklace $360.99 |
|
|
18K YELLOW GOLD 3D BARREL CHARM PENDANT 3.5gr $345.00 |
|
|
Aurora Pens 88 Rollerball Pen Gold Plate Cap & Black barrel $340.00 |
|
|
Pearl Necklace, 7 Strands of “Button” pearls twisted, 14kt Gold Barrel Clasp $339.00 |
|
|
Haute Couture Diamante Runway Bracelet Gold Rhinestone Barrel Link Vintage W/Tag $329.99 |
