Customer reviews from Spreetail, LLC
FCMP Outdoor - RC45 45 Gallon Outdoor Rain Water Catcher Barrel Container - Black
Average customer rating
4.6
(15 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 15 reviews
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Customer Reviews for FCMP Outdoor - RC45 45 Gallon Outdoor Rain Water Catcher Barrel Container - Black
Customer Rating
5
Compact and attractive
on November 9, 2023
Posted by: Tony STS9
from Lakewood, WA
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've seen quite a few ugly, bright colored, and in the way rain barrels. This rain barrel has a flat side so you can put it against a wall without a huge footprint. The black color doesn't stand out like bright blue would. The material seems durable and I expect it to last a long time. The included hose was easy to install. The water intake on top seems like the slots are a bit wide and will still allow bugs and debris in there so I plan to add some mesh over the top. It says not for use in freezing temperatures and to drain it so I'm not going to be able to use it over the winter, but come spring, it's on! Hello lower water bill! Lightweight and overall great product!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Spreetail, LLC
Customer Rating
5
So simple to set up
on November 6, 2023
Posted by: workingmomof2
from Harrisburg, NC
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been wanting a rain barrel forever so when I had an opportunity to receive one, I was beyond thrilled. First of all, it is super easy to set up. 3 pieces that is it. Which is my ideal situation. Next, it was easy to carry down to my yard by my gutters. I love the screen on top as I have a lot of trees, so leaves are/were always a concern for me. Not an issue at all. The top screen keeps all the leaves out. Next concern was the birds, as during the 'dry season', I was nervous the wren would set up shop (it nests in the oddest places I have found in my yard). But with the screen, no risk of birds getting in. Next part is the hose connector. It was super easy to connect to the barrel. You just push it on, and it securely connects. I had two places to put my rain barrel and decided to put it in a place where the hose does not always reach. This way I can connect my shorter hose to the barrel hose and have an instant water source for my plants and bushes. (As they are on the hot side of my house where the regular hose does not reach). It was easy to cut my gutter and use a connector piece to redirect the downward spout into the barrel. The directions for this are really easy to follow. You do need to ensure it is on a flat surface. The ground we have it on is flat, but we decided to use a square paving stone just to ensure it did sit flush with the ground. Could not be happier!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Spreetail, LLC
Customer Rating
5
45 Gallon Outdoor rain barrel
on November 4, 2023
Posted by: Wes H
from Mn
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] FCMP Outdoors-FCMP Outdoor RC45 45 Gallon Outdoor Rain Water Catcher Barrel Container, BlackFCMP Outdoors - FCMP Outdoor RC45 45 Gallon Outdoor Rain Water Catcher Barrel Container, Black works as expected. I'm excited to off set watering.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Spreetail, LLC
Customer Rating
5
Great water storage source
on October 29, 2023
Posted by: Pegja
from Alabama
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This outdoor rain barrel is awesome for an alternative water source. I have raised garden beds and the rain has been very little this year so I'm looking forward to using this and collecting rainwater to keep my fruits and vegetables watered. When you order it it's very lightweight but once it fills with water it is heavier. I love the fact that it has the lid on top so small animals such as squirrels or birds can't fall in and drown. And also has a water hose attachment so that I can hook my hose to it and take it to the garden or my fruit trees to water from. The setup is extremely easy with this and because it is so lightweight it was easy to have it shipped to the house and take it to you the back garden. This is really good quality made and I love the flat back on it. That way I can put it against the house instead of it's sticking out. I put it right underneath the gutter drain and that way whenever it rains it will fill it up without wasting water. Very good quality and really great product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Spreetail, LLC
Customer Rating
3
It holds rainwater
on October 29, 2023
Posted by: Zukus
from Campbell CA
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This barrel does the basics. If you have one rainspout and you only have room for one barrel and your want the house on the right hand side this barrel will work perfectly for you. It is a rugged design and I liked the way they finished off the plastic type of welding around the drain spout.
I daisy chain barrels and this is replacing an old one that was not manufactured well on the drain spout. What I would have liked to have seen with this barrel if they were only going to have one drainage port is that it be in the center. I had to get an incredibly long hose in order to daisy chain this from my existing setup. I also needed to put in a "Y" adapter so that I could have water go into the barrel from another barrel and come out of a hose. This is not the optimal setup but since I am usually not taking water out in the rain it does work. It would have been preferable if they had put in two ports. One for incoming water from a daisy chain and one for the water to come out.
For the one barrel setup this is a perfect rain barrel.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Spreetail, LLC
Customer Rating
4
Great purchase
on October 28, 2023
Posted by: StacieG
from Richfield, oh
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve always wanted a rain barrel. FCMP Outdoor RC45 45 Gallon Outdoor Rain Water Catcher Barrel Container is great! I love the color, I choose black. The barrel is very sturdy. The hookup was very easy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Spreetail, LLC
Customer Rating
4
Nice
on October 26, 2023
Posted by: Fran1123
from Itasca, Texas
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So, I received this today and it was a little smaller than I thought it would be looks like a good product. It did rain yesterday so I was unable to put it to use yet. I am sure it will all work out.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Spreetail, LLC