55 Gallon Terra-Cotta Rain Barrel Check Out our Multi Barrel Discounts and Local Pickup Start Price USD 90.00 Current Price USD 90.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, October 24, 2008 End Time Sunday, November 23, 2008 Location Minooka, Illinois See more about '55 Gallon Terra-Cotta Rain Barrel' Description Our Rain Barrels are a full 55 Gallons in size.  We use 55 Gallon Food Quality High Density Poly Ethylene Barrels that were previously used to ship pickled food overseas.  We clean and rinse them with rain water and add the fittings and screens for your use.  The lids screw on and hold the cap in place.  We install multiple holes in the cap and install a screen between the lid and cap.  The screen is to keep mosquitoes and other pests out while letting the water flow freely into the barrel. We use an acetal plastic spigot for the faucet and a poly fitting for the overflow.  You do not need to remove the fittings for winter. We use plastic fittings because brass and steel do not interface well with plastic barrels. These items expand and contract at a different rate, which is the major cause of other manufacturer’s barrels leaking in a short period of time. The only thing you need to do to prepare for the winter season is to drain all the water out of them, remove any hoses, and lay them on their sides. All fittings are shipped inside the barrel and include instructions to install them into the predrilled and threaded holes.  The overflow fitting allows the user to connect multiple barrels together for even more free water and allows the homeowner to direct the additional water away from their home.  These are USED barrels.  They will have some scuff marks and scratches from shipping and handling.  I inspect, clean, and modify each barrel. There are no significant scuffs or scratches which would harm the structural integrity of the barrel and lead to any leakage. The spigot is installed on the nicer looking face. These barrels are not painted.  We offer a very inexpensive and no frills Rain Barrel. If you want to change or enhance the color of your barrel there are two products we recommend. The first is Ace Hardware brand spray paint, and the second is Krylon brand spray paint. Both do an excellent job on plastic and will not peel for years to come.   SHIPPING INFORMATION We offer shipping to the Continental US only (We do not ship to Hawaii or Alaska for this price.  We will be happy to quote interested parties though).  We only accept Paypal and will process your order immediately upon notification from Paypal.  Please allow 3 to 5 business days from the time your order is processed until it is shipped.  SPECIAL OFFER FOR MULTIPLE ORDERS Buy your first barrel at our "Buy-It-Now" price and every additional barrel will be reduced by $5.00 each from the "Buy-It-Now" price.      WE NOW OFFER LOCAL PICKUP We now offer local pickup in the Joliet area.  Pick up your own barrels and save the shipping.  Contact us for information on pickup times, payment method and directions. WE NOW OFFER DIVERTERS FOR YOUR DOWNSPOUT Diverters are not included in the cost of the barrel.  However, purchase one of our diverters with your rain barrel and we will ship the diverter for free ($8.50 savings on diverter cost).  Just add $20.00 to the total cost or ask us for an invoice telling us you want the diverter or purchase it from our listing and pay for both together. Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!