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The Algreen Cascata Rain Water Collection and Storage System combines the timeless aesthetic elegance of ceramics with the enduring durability of modern plastics. This 65-gallon rainsaver is constructed from tough, roto molded plastic able to withstand extreme temperatures and will not chip, fade, or crack over time. The rain barrel comes with a 6-foot garden hose with shutoff nozzle, corrosion-proof screen guard, brass spigot, and easily removable crown planter on top. It's double-walled for supreme strength. The hose hangs neatly on the attached hook. The rain barrel measures 24 x 46 inches.
Product Description
The Algreen Cascata Rain Water Collection and Storage System combines the timeless aesthetic elegance of ceramics with the enduring durability of modern plastics. This 65-gallon rainsaver is constructed from tough, roto molded plastic able to withstand extreme temperatures and will not chip, fade, or crack over time. The rain barrel comes with a 6-foot garden hose with shutoff nozzle, corrosion-proof screen guard, brass spigot, and easily removable crown planter on top. It's double-walled for supreme strength. The hose hangs neatly on the attached hook. The rain barrel measures 24 x 46 inches.
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377 of 383 people found the following review helpful
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141 of 142 people found the following review helpful
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These Algreen Cascata "barrels" are gorgeous. I've had folks knocking at the door wondering where in the world I got them. I have three and would order another except Amazon is out of them. The free shipping was also a plus.
Pro:
1. Beauty. Drop dead gorgeous.
2. Strength. Planter is double lined. Body is strong and should hold up fine.
3. Easy assembly. You'll need one slotted screwdriver.
4. The planter at the top. This is great with fuschia, for example.
5. Will hold 65 gallons. This is 10 gal. more than my other barrels.
Con:
1. Drain hose is cheap; it crimps. Replace this with a decent hose.
2. Does not come with an overflow hose. You'll have to get a pool overflow hose at Home Depot or Lowes, plus a hose clamp, if you don't want it to overflow on its own foundation, causing major problem.
3. Planter is great to have, but it could be deeper. You'll need to line it with moss, or else hole drill for drainage.
4. This is not the type of barrel you'd want to string together with other barrels, probably, but if you did want to, you couldn't unless you mounted one barrel lower than the first one.
Overall: I'd buy another one in a second it they were available. This is the best looking barrel out there for the front of your home. True terra-cotta color. The company is Canadian, and the quality is quite high. I love mine.
Pro:
1. Beauty. Drop dead gorgeous.
2. Strength. Planter is double lined. Body is strong and should hold up fine.
3. Easy assembly. You'll need one slotted screwdriver.
4. The planter at the top. This is great with fuschia, for example.
5. Will hold 65 gallons. This is 10 gal. more than my other barrels.
Con:
1. Drain hose is cheap; it crimps. Replace this with a decent hose.
2. Does not come with an overflow hose. You'll have to get a pool overflow hose at Home Depot or Lowes, plus a hose clamp, if you don't want it to overflow on its own foundation, causing major problem.
3. Planter is great to have, but it could be deeper. You'll need to line it with moss, or else hole drill for drainage.
4. This is not the type of barrel you'd want to string together with other barrels, probably, but if you did want to, you couldn't unless you mounted one barrel lower than the first one.
Overall: I'd buy another one in a second it they were available. This is the best looking barrel out there for the front of your home. True terra-cotta color. The company is Canadian, and the quality is quite high. I love mine.
211 of 218 people found the following review helpful
I purchased four of these barrels through Amazon. Three of the four barrels leaked profusely where the white plastic fittings met the molded plastic of the barrel body. Two leaked from the fitting housings on the bottom of the barrel and the other on the housing for the spigot. In all three cases, the leak was fast enough that within 6 hours of filling the barrels, they were virtually empty again.
I contacted the company, relying on their stated 20 year warranty, and when customer service did finally respond five days after I left my initial phone message, their solution was to send me a tube of black, rubbery silicone to apply to the fixture housings. Obviously, this solution destroys much of what is good about these barrels, their attractive appearance; and was no where near satisfactory as a customer service response.
One of the barrels leaks to this day (I guess I didn't get the silicone goo applied appropriately). When I contacted the company again, they demanded proof of purchase. I faxed them a copy of the Amazon invoice which they claimed never to have received. I emailed them another copy, to which their response was that they "have no business relationship" with Amazon. To date, they have finally (after two months of back and forth) offered to replace one barrel, but apparently feel their black silicone solution is sufficient for the other two.
Bottom line, I would never buy another product from this company again. A rain barrel should hold rain, and these do not at least 75% of the time in my experience.
I contacted the company, relying on their stated 20 year warranty, and when customer service did finally respond five days after I left my initial phone message, their solution was to send me a tube of black, rubbery silicone to apply to the fixture housings. Obviously, this solution destroys much of what is good about these barrels, their attractive appearance; and was no where near satisfactory as a customer service response.
One of the barrels leaks to this day (I guess I didn't get the silicone goo applied appropriately). When I contacted the company again, they demanded proof of purchase. I faxed them a copy of the Amazon invoice which they claimed never to have received. I emailed them another copy, to which their response was that they "have no business relationship" with Amazon. To date, they have finally (after two months of back and forth) offered to replace one barrel, but apparently feel their black silicone solution is sufficient for the other two.
Bottom line, I would never buy another product from this company again. A rain barrel should hold rain, and these do not at least 75% of the time in my experience.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Well its a gigantic rain barrel
Yep its fine. The top needs to be drilled with a hole or else your plants going to have issues. The container is sturdy and nice. Read more
Published 16 hours ago by Chris
Good looking
This is a very attractive rain barrel; however the plastic open/close faucet is weak and cracked on first opening and closing. Read more
Published 22 days ago by curlylocks
Really, A plastic Hose Bib?
I just got one of these rain barrels from Amazon. After reading the reviews on Amazon, I was prepared to have to replace their cheap hose, but I was very surprised to open the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kevin Kessler
Looks Fantastic
Several neighbors have already approached me asking where they could get one. I placed it on cement blocks near the front door of my melon colored stucco house. Read more
Published 7 months ago by TAINA
Great rain water collector we also use as a compost tea brewer
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Published 7 months ago by KNS
Waste of money
When we ordered the water barrel, we got it for looks and size. When it arrived, the directions were limited, but easy to follow. Read more
Published 9 months ago by HC
Great product but way over priced
This is a great product and looks good...But it is way over priced...I got it for 89.00 at a local store...don't know if I should name the store or not.. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Jackie R. Thoma
LOVE IT ! ! !
Love this! I read all the reviews first and despite reports of leaks and complaints about the hose, I ordered it. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Northern NJ Gardener
Fantastic product, great value
Great price, same item sells at our local garden center for $239.00, had a 40% off coupon for garden center and bought it. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Lesko
Al Green 65 Gallon Rain Barrel
Well, we must have gotten lucky because we haven't had any of the issues I have read here. I got the barrel on a Tuesday evening and had it in place on Weds. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Ozgard
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