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[-] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago

Fyi, an old whiskey barrel make an excellent rain barrel (at least for gardening). A half barrel underneath acts as a stand. They look a lot better than a plastic barrel.

[-] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago

I also like the idea of avoiding microplastic contamination:)

[-] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago

Just be to sure to check for rotten spots in an old wooden barrel before setting it up! Old wood + constant moisture = fungal rot.

[-] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

Definitely make sure you get a decent one. I had to redo the bands on mine, since it wasn't water tight (copper nails are great). The charring on the inside does a lot to limit rot. Combined with the aged oak, it's been quite resistant so far.

I would also recommend sticking a metal spout near the top. Mine is fine until it overfills, then I can get a lot of algae growing on the top bit.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago
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