Product Highlight | My ECO Rain Barrel

The National Tank Outlet (NTO) is pleased to announce a new addition and low-cost, premier alternative to our selection of rainwater harvesting tanks. NTO now offers the My ECO Barrel for use in collecting rainwater and condensate for use by home and land owners, gardeners, DIY hobbyists, those with outdoor pets, wildlife and livestock, and light commercial. 

The new rain barrels are made in the USA by Climate Incorporated. Climate, Inc.® is a globally recognized manufacturer and supplier of water handling products, including rainwater harvesting products, for professionals, small businesses, and individuals. With a multinational presence, Climate Inc.® has 30+ years’ experience, resources, and knowledge, enabling them to provide superior products using the best raw materials, techniques, and engineering. The company has locations across the United States, in South America, Europe, Australia, Japan, China, Singapore, Africa, and more. 

What is the My ECO Barrel | Meet the 132 Gallon Rain Barrel

The ECO Barrel™ is a company-exclusive product advertised as the original soft-bodied rain barrel, often imitated but never duplicated. The product is inclusive and includes all the features necessary to not only get started in collecting rainwater but to do so effectively and efficiently. The ECO Barrel™ has a 132 gallon storage capacity, over twice the volume of many common rain barrels, and is better built than most. This rain harvesting barrel is the standard that has spawned many copycat products. 

The Uses

The My ECO Barrel™ is built to collect rainwater or condensate, such as from HVAC equipment, so the water can be stored for use on-demand when needed. The Climate, Inc.® ECO Barrel™ can be used to harvest and provide rainwater for almost any application that requires water and given that local regulations allow the rainwater use.

Rainwater use examples include:

• Watering gardens
• Flower beds
• House plants
• Lawns
• Landscaping features and foliage
• Water for irrigation
• Greenhouses
• Drinking water for animals, pets, livestock, wildlife
• Composting
• Water features, fountains, fishponds
• Storing water for emergencies
• Remote / off-grid living
• Fire protection, dousing small fires
• Pressure washing
• Washing vehicles, machinery, equipment.
• Collected rainwater can be used for drinking if properly filtered and treated for safety (check local regulations)

The design of the rain barrel is ideal for those new to rainwater harvesting, long-term harvesters looking to add onto or upgrade their existing setup, for rural property owners, small farms, RV living, off-grid lifestyles, tiny homes, homesteaders, and small businesses. The rain barrel can collect rainwater that flows from a roof or structure, that directly falls from the sky, and from rain chains.

The My ECO Barrel’s™ low cost and lightweight, collapsible design is perfect for installing more than one, moving from place to place, and storing away during the dry season.

Features of the Rain Barrel

My ECO Barrel™ rainwater harvesting container is a well-rounded, thoroughly engineered product with all features included and ideal for property owners and light commercial applications. 

Product features include:

• Rainwater Barrel Tank: 100% BPA Free, UV Resistant, Antimicrobial ClimaFabric™ 500D PVC 
• Construction: High Quality, High-Frequency Welded Seams 
• Thickness: 0.022” (0.55 mm), Compared to 0.010” (0.25 mm) for Inferior Products
• Capacity: 132 Gallons
• Dimensions: 38” H x 32” Diameter for a 100” Circumference
• Packaging: 6.5” W x 6.5” L x 39” H
• Weight: 10 lbs, Portable and Easy to Relocate
• Supports: Rigid, UV Resistant, One-Piece ClimaStrut™ Uprights
• Lid: Attached Lid with Near 360° Zipper Cannot Blow Away, Be Lost, and Doesn’t Require Realignment for Closing
• Rainwater Inlet: 2 ⅞” Center Located in Lid with Built-in Mesh Screen for Debris Removal and Pest Protection
• Dual Zippers: Heavy-Duty, Bi-Directional Synthetic Zippers Will Not Rust, Tear, or Snag, Opens a Near Full 360° for Quick Opening and Water Can Filling
• Watering Can Spigot: PVC ¼ Turn Spigot Installed 10” Above Base to Fit Watering Cans for Filling Without Having to Install Barrel at Height
• Ball Valve: PVC ¼ Turn Ball Valve Installed at Base is Threaded and Features Removable Hose Quick-Connect Fitting and O-Ring
• Overflow Assembly: Built-in PVC Barbed Overflow Port Provides Runoff of Excess Rainwater, Can Be Used as an Inflow for Rainwater Collection
• Screen Cap Filters: Ball Valve, Spigot, and Overflow Include a Screen Cap Filter to Prevent Debris Clogs and Pest Access 
• Seals: All Fittings Include Rubber O-Ring Washers
• Temperature Range: -5°F to 160°F (-20°C to 71°C) Temperature Tolerance and Use Range

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The Advantages

The My ECO Barrel™ is built like a rainwater harvesting container but with specifically engineered materials and parts for all the benefits of a common rain barrel along with a few exclusive advantages.

1. Reliable Durability – 100% BPA free, UV stabilized 500D PVC provides long term, worry-free dependability and service. 
2. Corrosion Free – The barrel and fittings are fully made from safe, synthetic materials that will not corrode or rust, and so stop working or have to be replaced, or contaminate the valuable rainwater stored inside.
3. Superior, Thicker Construction – Barrel is 0.022” thick compared to 0.010” thick in competitor barrels and seams are connected and sealed using high-frequency welding techniques rather than chemical welding techniques, altogether resulting in a superior, stronger product.
4. Antimicrobial – The proprietary materials used in manufacturing are naturally antimicrobial and resist the growth of algae and biofilms to provide overall cleaner rainwater in a less maintenance rain barrel.
5. Versatile – Two outlet valves, one for hoses, one for watering cans, an overflow that can be connected to a hose, another rain barrel or serve as an inlet, and an easy-open, zippered lid provides the versatility to use the ECO Barrel™ exactly as your needs require.
6. Pump & Power Wash Compatible – Barrel and outlet can be connected to a pump or power washer to pressurize rainwater drawn from the barrel so it can be used for an application that requires higher water pressure.
7. Large Capacity – With 132 gallons of rainwater storage available, My ECO Barrel™ provides a large capacity and can harvest more rain compared to many other rain barrels.
8. Expandable – Multiple rain barrels can be plumbed together to harvest even more rainwater for use and conservation. This is valuable considering a single inch of rainfall on a 1,000 square foot roof will give 600 gallons of water.
9. Large Diameter, Zippered Opening – A 32 inch diameter head provides easy water can filling and barrel access for cleaning or water checks, and two, dual action zippers allow the lid to be easily opened and closed.
10. Low Cost – The low cost of the ECO Barrel™ makes it easier to get started in rainwater harvesting, to upgrade or expand a current setup, and to buy more than one for use in multiple spots around a property. My ECO Barrel™ costs significantly less compared to similarly sized metal rain barrels and poly rain tanks.
11. Low Maintenance and Easily Cleaned – The dark color, thick walls, and antimicrobial properties reduces the amount of overall maintenance and cleaning. The large diameter, near 360°, zippered opening manway provides easy access to inside the barrel for cleaning when needed. Can be cleaned with a mild dish soap.
12. Leak Proof – Rubber O-ring washers at each fitting ensures the rain barrel doesn’t leak.
13. Easy Assembly – Elite engineering makes the rain barrel easy to assemble and can be done in less than 10 minutes. Assembly involves attaching valves, overflow, screen cap filters, and inserting ClimaStrut™ uprights into their built-in pockets. All parts included. No tools required.
    • To learn more about assembly, see our install manual here.
14. ClimaStrut™ Uprights – The ECO Barrel™ uprights are one-piece, UV resistant, high-performance struts that support the shape and full weight of the water load.
15. Collapsible, Compressible, Portable – Soft-sided, flexible materials, and removable struts makes the ECO Barrel™ fully collapsible and lightweight, allowing the rain barrel to be packed into a box or bag to move or fit into a vehicle and be easily transported in little space.  
16. Multipurpose Overflow – The overflow port can be used to discard excess rainwater when full, serve as an inlet to receive rainwater, or to connect multiple rain barrels.
17. Rainwater Harvesting Benefits – Using the My ECO Barrel™ provides all the benefits of rainwater harvesting practice. 
18. Saves Water – Rainwater harvesting can help conserve water by replacing some or all the water supplied by a municipality or groundwater well with rainwater.
19. Saves Money – A decrease in regular water use can save money by lowering monthly water bills.
20. Reduces Stormwater Runoff and Erosion – Catching rainwater and slowing the rate of runoff can reduce the stormwater volume and the amount of nearby soil erosion.
21. Improves Local Water Quality – Controlling the amount of watering to a lawn or garden can improve local water quality by reducing the amount of pesticides or fertilizers that get washed away.
22. Provide Water During Drought / Dry Spell – Harvested rainwater can be stored for use during a dry period when it does not rain.
23. Better for Plants and Animals – Rainwater is naturally soft, free of minerals, and does not contain treatment chemicals common to tap water, making rainwater altogether better for plants and animals.

Are All Rainwater Barrels Equal?

Certainly not. Rainwater barrels come in many different sizes, styles, engineering, and manufacturing materials, and those materials can many times vary greatly in their grade, quality, or the techniques used to put the entire product together. Lesser rain barrels may not be BPA free or UV stabilized, they may be made from poor quality materials, constructed poorly, have flawed engineering without the end-user in mind, or built using less effective, less durable techniques. 

The company’s membership in these top, nationally recognized organizations indicates their knowledge of applications, the industry, customer uses, and their dedication to provide only premier-quality products to the people who use them.

Summary | What This All Means for You

• More Rainwater Storage: 132 gallon ECO Barrel™ can capture 2.5x as much rainwater as a 50 – 55 gallon rain barrel.
• Versatile and Movable: Can be easily set up, moved, and used across many application scenarios, with hoses or watering cans, and can be connected to multiple barrels.
• No Rusting or Failing Parts: Synthetic material walls, uprights, valve, spigot, overflow, mesh screens, zipper and pull eliminates concern or rust and corrosion from weathering.
• Hygienic: BPA free, 500D PVC, and proprietary ClimaFabric™ is hygienic, safe to drink from, and resists microbial growth.
• Multiple Use Options: Several ways to use rainwater from the barrel to match your own use case: elevated watering can spigot, hose quick connect ball valve, or watering can fill from the top of the barrel.
• Save Money and Water: Low purchase cost and water conservation will save you money.
• Intro to Rainwater: Easy setup and low cost makes the ECO Barrel™ an excellent way to get into rainwater harvesting. 
• Consistent Results: The cleanability, low maintenance, and built-in design allows for consistent, high-quality rainwater harvesting time after time.
• Fast Break Down and Winterization: Simply drain the barrel, allow to dry (if needed), remove the fittings and ClimaStruts™, and the barrel is now ready to pack, store, move, and winterize.
• Long Life and Economical: Proprietary ClimaFabric and PVC materials have a long service life and are, in general, economical. The ECO Barrel™ can save an individual 50% or more compared to similar volume rainwater containers.

The National Tank Outlet | America’s Liquid Tank Superstore

As America’s liquid tank superstore, the National Tank Outlet proudly offers one of the broadest selections of rainwater handling containers made by the top in the industry. We specialize in the best engineered products and those used most across residential, commercial, industrial, agriculture, and government applications. Our products are trusted due to their superior manufacturing, reliability, and effectiveness. We are pleased to introduce and announce My ECO Barrel™, our new rainwater harvesting product. 

To compare and review all our rainwater collection tanks, you can find them here. For any additional inquiries, product support, custom product requests, contact us, our professional support team is always ready to help.