Algreen Athena 80 Gallon Plastic Rain Water Collection Drum Barrel, Brownstone

This 80gal rain barrel is huge! It's about 4.5 feet tall and will hold so much water!! The look of it is nice and it looks like stone. The installation of the spigot and nozzle are simple. Unfortunately the lower drain nozzle just wasn't thought out correctly. The valve to make it closed can't be turned unless you turn the whole nozzle peice almost removing it. The top is supposed to have a planter area as well in which there are directions to drill holes. The resin material there is not very thick and very questionable as to how it will hold up. The design for the planter area just doesn't seek very well thought out. It seems like it will do the job collecting water. I just don't think it will have very much longevity with how the quality feels.

This product’s installation was easy. We are loving the final look as the neutral color goes perfectly with our decor. Also it holds a great amount of rain water! If you have plants and love gardening I would definitely recommend this product !

We have a portion of our roof where water is diverted to flow off the roof and we placed the barrel there. I watched it closely after the first hard rain and placement was good but the bottom hose attachment spot was leaking as quickly as rain was falling. The instructions included were very minimal; my husband followed them and is experienced with much more complex plumbing but had to rig the bottom one to seal properly--it didn't do so initially.The spigot is very high; we've had two big rains and still haven't reached high enough to use it and it appears to be weathered already. We had to use a screwdriver to take the lid off to access the parts to install which were inside the barrel which is odd. We still need to drill holes in the portion meant to plan flowers so water doesn't collect there. Seems like something that could be already done to not collect standing water for mosquitos. It looks nice but the setup is a bit odd and excessive considering the lack of instruction provided.

I was so excited when I got this. I’m taking it to my other house in the countryside. Holds 80 gallons has a functional spigot at the lower bottom and the top has an area for a planter for cute plants!! So it will blend in as a giant potted planter.

The Algren athena 80 gallon plastic rain barrel is built exceptionally well with all the parts needed provided. Installation was a breeze. And the maintenance required is very minimal. It collects a shocking amount of rain water quickly. I’m impressed and pleased with it.

I recently acquired the Algreen Athena 80 Gallon Rain Water Collection Drum in Brownstone and I've been quite pleased with its performance and aesthetics. This rain barrel not only serves as an efficient water collection system but also doubles as a decorative piece in my garden thanks to its stylish brownstone finish which blends seamlessly with the outdoor environment.The capacity of 80 gallons is ample for my watering needs allowing me to conserve a significant amount of water. The design is thoughtful with a brass spigot that makes it easy to fill watering cans and there's an overflow valve that I've found useful during heavy rains to prevent spillage.One of the unique features of this barrel is the planter on top. I haven't yet planted any flowers in it but I'm looking forward to adding some colorful annuals to enhance its appearance even further. This planter top adds a functional and aesthetic touch enabling the barrel to serve a dual purpose as a rain collector and a garden feature.Overall the Algreen Athena Rain Barrel is a practical environmentally friendly and attractive addition to my garden. I'm excited to see how it fully comes together once I add some blooming flowers to the planter top.

This water rain colector has the capacity of 303 liters. The material is high quality for years the design is smart and simple with little to no maintenance only had to install it in the right place!

This is a nice sturdy rain barrel! I love that you can plant flowers on top! If anyone thinks they are missing parts they are inside of the barrel and you need to unscrew the drain cover. Super easy! The instructions are easy to understand and you can hook up multiple barrels! We are so excited to set this up and get some rain!

I was genuinely surprised that it is made of plastic! Its attention to detail in the design is incredible. I was impressed by how lightweight it was when empty although this barrel is huge which made moving and setting it up a breeze. My 7 year old was able to lift it. Assembly was extremely straightforward and easy. My kids and I love being able to place plants on top as well. Living in the South where it rains even during the summer having this barrel is a game-changer!

I have been thinking about collecting rainwater to use in my garden for some time now. I especially like the Algreen Athena Rainwater Collection Barrel because of the stylish functional design! This barrel not only collects rainwater but also has an area on top for planting. This helps the barrel blend right in instead of being an eyesore. I also really like the spigot to dispense water easily as needed. The lightweight material is durable and high quality yet allows me to move the barrel where I want it (without too much water of course!). This rainwater collection barrel is awesome and comes in a couple different sizes and colors. I will definitely continue to use and would highly recommend!

Easy to set up captures the rain so well and is super deep. My husband plans to water our garden with the water captured in it. Looking forward to to all the savings and also helping the environment.