55-Gallon Barrel Combo

by Shelf Reliance

• A sturdy bung wrench is included as well, which can double as a gas shutoff tool and provide access to storage barrels of all sizes. The plastic siphon pump is the ideal accessory for draining and transferring water. With a flow rate of 5 gallons per minute, you'll find it to be an indispensable tool for all sorts of household jobs.
• The water treatment solution includes easy-to-follow directions and will allow you to store clean drinking water for up to five years. These additions are accompanied by helpful instructions, so you'll be completely prepared to store and access your water successfully.
• The Shelf Reliance Water Storage System includes the following: 55 Gallon Water Container
• Barrel is made from high-density polyethylene (food grade/ BPA Free). Barrel comes in blue color to restrict light, which helps to control the growth of bacteria and algae. Barrel weight when full is approximately 480 lbs.
• Water Pump (45" long, 3˛ wide) Hose (47" long, 1"wide) Bung Wrench Water Treatment Solution Detailed instructions

Product Details

• Item Weight: 24 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 30 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B003Y2T8SG
• Item model number: 52521
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,242 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #3 in Home & Kitchen > Kitchen & Dining > Home Brewing & Wine Making > Wine Making > Barrels
  • #35 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Gardening > Watering Equipment > Rain Barrels

Product Description

NOT available to Canada, Hawaii or Alaska. SHELF RELIANCE 55-gallon Water Barrel Combination Kit, BPA Free! I am not selling Emergency Essentials water barrel; if image is NOT Shelf Reliance, do not be mislead. Ask questions before you order.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 37 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a must have! April 22, 2011

By Steven A. Fisher

I'm shocked that no one else has reviewed this product. It's simple, straightforward. I rinsed the tank out filled it with water (after I bought a cheap dolly underneath to be able to easily move it). Add the bottles of chemicals, seal it up, mark down the date put the pump on top and you're set. Hopefully I'll never have to use it, but I live in California. After the 9.0 in Japan, you think that these things would be sold out. This was bought for me as a wedding gift, we put it on the registry. It's nice to know that I have enough drinking water for about two weeks if I ever need it. An earthquake will knock out the aquifers supplying water to southern california. The water is fine for five years. Cool.

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars I have yet to use it, but everything looks good so far. May 18, 2011

By raptor_yf22

Amazon Verified Purchase

I recently purchased this water storage barrel after the earthquake in Japan. I live in Washington State and they say we could also have one as equally devastating here due to the Cascadia Subduction zone. With 3 little ones I wanted to make sure we have the necessary supplies to make it through an emergency like that.

I like the idea one buyer had about putting a dolly underneath it so you could move it around. I hadn't considered that, but now I will.

My only complaint about this product was the price. When I received the unit I noticed the packing slip said Costco.com. I thought that was strange. So I went to Costco.com, and sure enough they are selling this product. FOR $30 CHEAPER THAN WHAT I PAID FOR IT. That was a little dissapointing. Felt like I got ripped off a bit.

If I survive an emergency and use this thing I will be sure to post a re-review to let you know how it worked for us. Hopefully that doesn't ever happen.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Too Pricey August 30, 2011

By Kai

This exact item is $109.99 at Costco, shipping included (as of the time of this writing - 8-30-11)
Yes, it's going to smell like plastic. No, it's not pleasant. Yes, it's theoretically safe as it's made from High-density polyethylene and does not contain BPA. Theoretically, no bad chemicals should leech into your water (at least none that we currently know of). Two of these barrels should hold a family of 3 over for a month (given the 1 gallon per person per day rule). If you take issue with the smell/taste of the water after it's been in this barrel, you could try running the water you extract from the barrel through an activated charcoal filter which should reduce the smell/taste. Either way, it beats scrounging the local pond for water in an emergency.