My rain barrel setup just split open during that heavy storm on Tuesday

It was a 55 gallon plastic one I got from the city program, and the seam gave way after three years. I came out to find all that water I was saving for the garden just gone, pooling in the yard. I guess the plastic got brittle from the sun... I'm looking for a more solid option, maybe a metal one. Has anyone found a brand that holds up better over time?

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cole_patel412mo ago

Have you looked into those heavy-duty metal stock tanks?

lee5822mo ago

Why not just use a plastic one?

tarac161mo ago

Gasped out loud when I read that, those things can run you hundreds of dollars and they weigh a ton. Have you actually tried moving one of those when it's full of water, @lee582? It seems like overkill for most folks compared to a simple plastic tub.