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The average precipitation in Belgium is 910 mm per year, which is a shame if you use many liters of drinking water to water the garden. In drier periods it is of course much better to use the collected rainwater to water your flowers and plants. A rain barrel can collect rainwater so you don't have to use tap water for your garden!

In most ruins, watering is done regularly to keep the plants alive. The rain barrel is a sustainable way to do this, so that you can save clean water from the tap! Rain barrels are available in many shapes and sizes so that there is always a rain barrel that suits your needs and garden!

The benefits of a rain barrel

With a rain barrel in your garden you can collect and use a lot of rainwater in the garden and even for other household tasks! Purchasing and using a rain barrel has many advantages!

Rainwater is much better for plants than tap water. This is because rainwater is softer and has the right temperature. In addition, rainwater does not contain lime. The fact that the water contains no lime is something that makes plants very happy! You can also use the collected rainwater to wash the windows and you can even wash the car with it! Because rainwater does not contain lime, it will be streak-free. So ideal!

The collected rainwater in the rain barrel also ensures less flooding. During a heavy rain shower, the water will flow through the garden. But because less water flows in your area and this is collected, you have less chance of this flooding.

With a rain barrel you are prepared for extreme weather conditions! After a heavy rain shower, your rain barrel has collected enough liters of water so that you can water the garden with water from the barrel during the drier periods. If your rain barrel is full during the dry period, you do not need to use drinking water for this. Why should you wait before connecting a rain barrel?

Collecting rain and precipitation is of course also a lot cheaper! If you imagine that you need at least 100 liters of water for a good irrigation, then the one-off investment for the best rain barrel is of course manageable. Because the use of rainwater is of course free!

The precipitation drained through the rain pipe and stored in a rain barrel naturally has a positive effect on the soil and nature. In this way you contribute to the environment!

But how long does it take to fill a rain barrel?

Of course, you also want a full rain barrel quickly so you can water your garden and use the rainwater. The time before a rain barrel is full naturally depends on the surface with which you collect the water. The gutter to which the rain pipe is connected and therefore where the barrel is located, influences how long it takes before there is sufficient water in the rain barrel.

How long it takes before the barrel is full also depends on the size of the barrel. You can assume that after a number of heavy rain showers until a dry period, you will certainly have a full ton!

The excess water from the rain barrel must of course also be drained properly via the rain pipe, more about this later!

What do you pay attention to when purchasing a rain barrel?

If you want to buy a rain barrel, think in advance about the material you would like the rain barrel to be made of. You can choose wooden rain barrels or a plastic rain barrel. With the wooden rain barrel you have to take into account more maintenance because it can shrink or expand when it comes into contact with water.

You also need to consider the size of the rain barrel. A small rain barrel is fine for a smaller garden. If you choose a large rain barrel, you must of course have space for it and you do not want the rain barrel to obstruct your beautiful view.

You must also take the mounting of the rain barrel into account when purchasing. Do you want to connect the rain barrel? Then you can use a filling machine for this and connect the rain barrel to the rain pipe in different ways. You can saw a piece out of the downspout and place the filling machine here, but you can also drill a hole in the downspout so that you can connect the filling machine to it. You can also choose to make a hole in the lid of the barrel and connect it directly to the drainpipe.

In addition, there are barrels in different shapes and sizes. You can choose a wooden rain barrel or one made of plastic. Choose a black rain barrel or a more natural color. If you want the rain barrel to be even less noticeable, you can also opt for a rain barrel combined with a beautiful planter!

When purchasing a rain barrel, also consider an increase, this way you can easily fill your watering can with the tap of the barrel!

Tips for using a rain barrel

The advantage of a filling machine is that it can also prevent the barrel from overflowing. The filling machine can close somewhat, so that the water does not end up in the rain barrel but simply flows away via the rain pipe, for example into the sewer. You can also use a drip hose for excess water so that it gradually flows into the garden.

If there is standing water, you must take into account that it can smell, so make sure that you do not place the rain barrel directly next to a terrace. You can also prevent this by placing the rain barrel in a shady spot or by placing a lid on the rain barrel. A lid also prevents mosquitoes from nuisance.

You must ensure that you can easily fill a bucket or watering can with the collected water. Place the barrels on an elevation so that you can place the bucket or watering can under the tap so that you can easily water the garden.

You must empty the rain barrel in the winter! Water freezes in frost, causing it to expand. This can cause cracks in the rain barrel. You naturally want to prevent this, so you must ensure that you use a drain to drain the water from the barrel for the winter.

Do you also want to connect a beautiful rain barrel to save water in dry periods? View our range and find a suitable rain barrel for your garden.

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