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Want to know how to save water, save money, and grow great gardens? By using rain barrels!Rain barrels, already a trend on the rise, collect free water from a roof and store it for future use in gardens and for watering lawns, shrubs, and trees. There are many great reasons to use a rain barrel or connect several in series to collect even more rainwater.
Shady Acres Feral Cat Rescue is pleased to announce that we have partnered with RainBarrel.ca to host a Rain Barrel Fundraiser.
Order now while supplies last: http://www.rainbarrel.ca/shadyacres
We will only have a few for cash purchase the day of the sale. All Rain Barrels should be pre-paid and pre-ordered.
RainBarrel.ca’s products require minimal assembly and typically require no tools and less than a minute to put them together. They are shipped unassembled to ensure the components are not damaged during transport as there is no protective packaging included. They are food grade Rain Barrels.
Components include:
A filter basket that simply fits into the six inch hole in the lid
A T-shaped overflow adaptor that slides firmly into the top-side three inch hole
An overflow hose which slides over the open end of the T-shaped adaptor
A male to male adaptor (nipple) with tapered thread on one end and straight thread on the other end
A spigot which threads onto the straight thread of the male to male adaptor
9 Great Reasons to Use a Rain Barrel (or Two!)
1. Rain barrels provide a free supply of water for many uses!
2. Rainwater is free of chlorine and fluoride, typically found in tap water and it is the preferred choice of local residents with the best looking gardens.
3. Rainwater can help reduce the pollution.
4. Homeowners with rain barrels can disconnect their downspouts from the sewer systems, resulting in redirection of rainwater to permeable ground surfaces that filter and absorb the water. This natural filtering helps ensure a cleaner and replenished water supply for the entire community’s streams and rivers and prevents rainwater from going into the storm management systems. When communities don’t have to manage as much stormwater, they can keep down water costs and related charges and taxes.
5. Rainwater, which is naturally acidic, can balance out the alkaline nature of soils near chemically basic concrete.
6. Rainwater also has the benefit of being a similar temperature as the air, and does not shock plants’ roots like tap water does. Overall, rainwater is a healthier option for plants.
7. When outdoor water restrictions are in place, water from a rain barrel can be used to wash vehicles or water lawns.
8. Residents can also use the water to clean floors and do laundry, and having a source of stored water can be beneficial if an emergency ever arises.
9. Redirecting rainwater away from a home’s foundation by using a rain barrel can help avoid flooding in basements.
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