I'm using my Rup160 inside my rain barrel so I can water my plants. Is it ok to leave it covered with water for long periods of time?
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So far I have left it under water and it still performs but technically I don't know if it is ok but so far so good. Sorry I couldn't be clearer.
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I wouldn't leave water in if you will have long periods of time between uses. If you have a small task then don't fill it completely. Otherwise I would run it until empty. The seller is an incredible resource for answering questions too. The best.
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Dear Ellis, Thank you for writing about our Algreen 81003 Castilla Rain Barrel with Brass Spigot, Terra Cotta, 50-Gallon (#38-684). The top of this rain barrel style is divided. It has an opening for rain water, and a planter. The simple answer is yes: if you positioned the rain chain over the opening, you could certainly use it to divert water into the barrel. However, a plant next to the opening might be over hydrated if a lot of water splashed onto it. I hope this makes sense! We appreciate your interest. Thanks for making Gardener's Supply your source for gardening products and information. Please let us know if we can help you with anything else. Sincerely, Darcy Customer Service
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you would not want to have water freeze in the barrel as it would more than likely split the seams. We live in Iowa where the temps get to -20 so we just drain the barrel at end of Fall and store it in our storage shed til Spring. Hope this helps.
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Yes, when the barrel is full further rain goes down the original downspout. It is necessary that the barrel be water/air tight so it can't overflow. During normal, not yet full conditions, water goes into the barrel through the connecting tube as air comes out.
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What I would do is take the drain plug to the hardware store and ask them. I have had trouble with leakage on some of my rain barrels at the spigot sight. I will never put in another spigot again, because of the leakage. I dip into the top or use a water pump.
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Out the top as in overflow! You have to drain part of the saved water out if the barrel is completely full which could be a pain if there's a downpour.
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I don't think so. If I leave it out and it rains, it doesn't stay filled with rainwater. It's great for garden cleanup and very light with a big wide opening.
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I would certainly not keep water in it through the winter. I bring my rain barrel inside--either my garage or my storage shed. I think it would make it through he winter if empty but I do not plan to do that.
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Just make sure the barrel is "mostly" empty. Otherwise water could freese and expand and crack your barrel. I reroute the water to a corrugated plasitic pipe underground that daylights away from the foundation.
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Item is designed for a dirt bike. I have used in heavy rain and covered it in mud with no problems. I doubt you can submerge it in water for any extended period of time. But it is definitely water resistant.
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A downspout can be positioned into that open top, then I would suggest you cover around it with plastic or such. There is a perforated disk to enclose the top while letting in loose rain (with no downspout), or downpour from eaves - which is what I use it for. The disk doesn't quite fit tightly enough for me, so I added a circular screen wire on top of the disk (which eliminates more dirt droppings) and I duct taped the disk/wire around the top of the barrel to help hold it in place. The faucet works well; the whole container holds a lot of water. I have really enjoyed having 2 of these (where I have a lot of run-off from the roof) to help with watering during our extreme drought and water rationing for 2 summers. I plan to add gutter drops into them eventually. They are very stable and you can add a barrel/tub/trash can next to it under the "run-off" drain so that when the barrel is filled during a storm, you can still collect extra water.
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The top of the barrel has a bug screen. I clean it out every few months (but it will depend on what is coming down the downspout). I don't have anything planted in the top, so I drilled a couple drain holes. I have worried about the overflow pipe, since theoretically a mosquito could fly in there, but mine feeds right into a drainpipe. Works Great!
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The wood is well-sealed. That said, I wouldn't leave anything wet on it for long because I think you'd get water rings.
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I've used mine for about a month out on the patio. I water every few days when i do my plants. Some spots will turn brown but the dog still uses it. I throw it away after that. don't reuse it.
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i would't recommend leaving water on....when not in use as it also would put pressure on the flex/spring mechanisms. and faucet.
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The clear plastic seed tube (which is very heavy duty) fits inside of the all metal mesh shroud. The top rim of the seed tube fits about 1/2" below the top cover of the metal shroud. If it was sealed there would condensation and you don't want that. I have had some very heavy rain storms this spring and surprisingly the seeds have not gotten wet. But normally I have to fill it everyday anyway. I believe if you purchase one, you will delightfully worry more about keeping it fill with seed than the rain getting in!! Happy Birding!