tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820889536123122567.comments2023-04-29T05:01:53.704-05:00Wichita Rain BarrelsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820889536123122567.post-86981024262961132602012-04-23T11:21:53.726-05:002012-04-23T11:21:53.726-05:00Thanks Jen, that's why we make them!Thanks Jen, that's why we make them!Peter Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00103027391675936398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820889536123122567.post-77838792155455736032012-04-23T09:48:00.788-05:002012-04-23T09:48:00.788-05:00I think rainwater collection is such a great idea....I think rainwater collection is such a great idea. It's really important to educate the public as to the benefits of using rain barrels.Jen @ Green House Planshttp://www.besthousefloorplans.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820889536123122567.post-19353879583990757942011-10-26T05:19:30.778-05:002011-10-26T05:19:30.778-05:00Maybe because they are looking forward for sustain...Maybe because they are looking forward for sustainability.They are figuring out if they can satisfy the needs of their consumer and give them the good service.That's only my opinion.plumbinghttp://www.bes.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820889536123122567.post-42715678419462431222011-06-15T01:44:54.420-05:002011-06-15T01:44:54.420-05:00Hello
If u have a loss don't worry.
But one da...Hello<br />If u have a loss don't worry.<br />But one day you'll be succeed in your project.<br />You are doing a great job & also some creative idea to save the environment. I like it too much.<br /><a href="http://www.mygardenessentials.com/" rel="nofollow">Rain barrels </a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820889536123122567.post-9156427738219523742011-05-30T18:34:20.006-05:002011-05-30T18:34:20.006-05:00All those years of hard work. 44 years and everyth...All those years of hard work. 44 years and everything is going to end. Maybe in the next years to come, somebody else will attempt to resurrect the show but for now, its like a man about to die at that age.Let's hope that somebody misses the show strongly that it will be reborn.One never knows the value of what they had until they lose it.Parker Schoolhttp://www.RMASchool.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820889536123122567.post-31685850476997715902011-02-15T12:19:04.555-06:002011-02-15T12:19:04.555-06:00Peter - nice piece, and a nice interview with you!...Peter - nice piece, and a nice interview with you! That's funny what Gramma Marion is saying, but I'm not surprised!Eric J. Reid, Open Road Communicationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04118078116142627703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820889536123122567.post-57995277568618158552010-11-19T12:48:39.208-06:002010-11-19T12:48:39.208-06:00Thanks for the comment. I am usure how to help. I ...Thanks for the comment. I am usure how to help. I think making one that is water tight and reliable will be very difficult. When a 55 gallon rain barrel is filled its weight is around 500LB's. With that in mind you will need something that can hold that pressure in BUT you also need something to let it out, the spigot. Since I do not know anything about where you live or the resources around you its hard to say what to do. Living in Kansas, I know of a few places that have large liquid containers for farming purposes and they come in all shapes and sizes. <br /><br />Not sure where you would put a rain barrel but the work off of gravity SO the higher you have it the more water pressure you will get. I recommend having them about 18 inches off the ground and that gives me enough pressure to feed at least 75 feet of regular hose and 175 feet of soaker hose. so you could place a rain barrel pretty far away from what you want to water and have it work perfectly...and maybe even out of the way....<br /><br />Good luck and shoot some pics of what you end up doing...I would love to see it.Peter Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00103027391675936398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820889536123122567.post-85612603048831145952010-11-18T23:22:12.198-06:002010-11-18T23:22:12.198-06:00Hey!
Cool blog. I love the idea of harvesting wa...Hey!<br /><br />Cool blog. I love the idea of harvesting water. It's ridiculous not to, especially where I live in Southern California. <br /><br />I have a question. My lot is really narrow. There's only about 5' between my house and the fence on either side, and I need to have enough clearance there for a walkway. I want to use rain barrels, but the traditional round shaped ones are too big. I've seen some that are rectangular and would take up less space, but they're too expensive. So I think I'm going to build some tallish, narrowish containers to catch the water. I want the exterior finish to be redwood to match my deck, but I'm not sure what to make the actual container out of. I thought about marine plywood with a rubber membrane, like for a shower pan.<br /><br />I don't know. Any ideas?<br /><br />I'll check back here for a reply, but if you wouldn't mind, it would be great if you could email me with any advice, links to other sites, etc.<br /><br />My email is betadad@gmail.com<br /><br />Thanks a bunch, and keep fighting the good fight!Beta Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848551175803773006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820889536123122567.post-53925340235256586592010-10-23T17:48:58.556-05:002010-10-23T17:48:58.556-05:00I dig the new metal stands! Those are classy and f...I dig the new metal stands! Those are classy and functional-looking.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820889536123122567.post-70515890324511842532010-01-19T06:56:24.996-06:002010-01-19T06:56:24.996-06:00Thanks for the post, we will post your Cheap hydro...Thanks for the post, we will post your Cheap hydroponic article. we will post for our customers to see your articles on your blog <a href="http://www.hydroponicswholesale.com" rel="nofollow">Cheap hydroponic</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820889536123122567.post-25971045613229151302010-01-11T07:04:03.971-06:002010-01-11T07:04:03.971-06:00The event is in Wichita KsThe event is in Wichita KsPeter Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00103027391675936398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820889536123122567.post-2630088850860342592010-01-10T23:18:34.280-06:002010-01-10T23:18:34.280-06:00This is badass. Where exactly it this event?This is badass. Where exactly it this event?plantgeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00553849342179660993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820889536123122567.post-28905851402345021012009-08-08T15:45:03.572-05:002009-08-08T15:45:03.572-05:00The custom rain barrels look amazing!!The custom rain barrels look amazing!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820889536123122567.post-13590452899660281362009-08-08T15:44:07.593-05:002009-08-08T15:44:07.593-05:00The custom barrels look great!!The custom barrels look great!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820889536123122567.post-56101766739835009342009-06-08T21:45:12.581-05:002009-06-08T21:45:12.581-05:00Killer article! Congratulations to you on your sta...Killer article! Congratulations to you on your status of "Wichita's Rain Barrel Maker".Davidhttp://sewa-ania.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820889536123122567.post-1436749149783370732009-05-28T16:30:48.584-05:002009-05-28T16:30:48.584-05:00Hello from the Green girls of Karmafarmonline.com....Hello from the Green girls of Karmafarmonline.com. We are getting ready to speak with you shortly. Love the blog!!<br /><br />Tiffany of Karmafarm OnlineTiffany of Karmafarm Onlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06660126583114189684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820889536123122567.post-77182024403359070102009-05-16T22:02:00.000-05:002009-05-16T22:02:00.000-05:00Congratulations! More people should use rain barre...Congratulations! More people should use rain barrels.Davidhttp://sewa-ania.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820889536123122567.post-58807526728836670682009-05-15T13:52:00.000-05:002009-05-15T13:52:00.000-05:00Peter,
I got my barrel set up and it filled the fi...Peter,<br />I got my barrel set up and it filled the first night. Been watering containers, topping off a garden fountain and filling bird baths. The rain barrel is being shown as a part of the garden on garden tours this weekend (may 16-17) sponsored by the Sedgwick County Extension Master Gardeners. Open to see on Sat from 9-5 and sunday 10-5. Six other yards also on tour. My yard is at 9822 Harvest Ct in Northwest Wichita<br />Bob NeierBob Neierhttp://www.sedgwick.ksu.edu/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820889536123122567.post-76563734464942938522009-05-11T18:31:00.000-05:002009-05-11T18:31:00.000-05:00Like it. Helpful stuff!Like it. Helpful stuff!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820889536123122567.post-17766556751803050312009-05-07T21:29:00.000-05:002009-05-07T21:29:00.000-05:00Good advice all around.Good advice all around.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07045659037010138375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820889536123122567.post-62922301102065161752009-05-06T14:15:00.000-05:002009-05-06T14:15:00.000-05:00Hello Peter the RainBarrel Dude! Yes, I did visit...Hello Peter the RainBarrel Dude! Yes, I did visit your booth and admired the lovely paint jobs ~ but as a poor homesteader with an independent streak a mile wide, I am attempting to build my own rain barrels. I have barrels - just need to make them ready for rain. *ahem* I do believe I've missed collecting the last TEN INCHES or so. Ah well, there's always next time. Did you stop by the City of Wichita booth that was promoting rain barrels by passing out how-to sheets. Sadly, they had no local source for the actual barrels. There was a class at Bad Seed Market in Kansas City on building barrels. I'd love to know if you offered classes. :DMelissa ~ Mom to 6https://www.blogger.com/profile/02298290484388042867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820889536123122567.post-20250608558723500412009-05-05T15:31:00.000-05:002009-05-05T15:31:00.000-05:00Well David, If I can help you out I would love the...Well David, If I can help you out I would love the opportunity and I will guarantee that my Rain Barrels will not leak! With that being said we should hook up and admire each others gardens.Peter Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00103027391675936398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820889536123122567.post-74664072413190613852009-05-05T08:45:00.000-05:002009-05-05T08:45:00.000-05:00Cool, another Wichita blogger!
Peter, I bought a r...Cool, another Wichita blogger!<br />Peter, I bought a rain barrel at Lowe's. They were on sale so I thought it was a bargain. The problem is the sucker leaks! I will fix the leak but I thought about people who cannot fix things. This may be another good selling point for your barrels. I am glad to see that you are selling them well. I still need more barrels because 90 gallons go quickly after I water all the plants in my yard!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07045659037010138375noreply@blogger.com