Build a rain barrel with our 55 gallon drums

While BASCO USA's 55 gallon drums are perfect for industrial packaging, they are also great in a smaller at-home setting. Our 55 gallon drums are built to handle anything, whether it is hazardous materials or simply water, so the sky is the limit when it comes to the potential uses for our vast array of container products.

Building a rain barrel is one neat idea for our stainless steel 55 gallon drums. A rain barrel collects and stores excess water and runoff during a storm, and later, you can use that water when it comes time to irrigate your garden. A rain barrel is a particularly good idea if you live in an arid climate, where extended periods without rain can take a toll on the plants and flowers in your yard.

Not only does a rain barrel help conserve natural resources, but it will save you money, too. Instead of paying the utility company every time you water your garden, you can use the free water provided by Mother Nature during a storm by collecting the water in one of our container products. You can use a PVC pipe or hose to direct rainwater from your gutters into the barrel, and before you know it, you will have a 55 gallon drum full of water.

Of course, be sure you are using a new, clean metal pail and not one that may have previously held chemicals, hazardous materials, or anything else that may be harmful to your garden. In addition, we wouldn't recommend drinking or bathing in the water, as it could be contaminated with debris, dirt, and other natural elements found outdoors. Nonetheless, the water you collect will be great for outdoor uses like watering your garden, and your rain barrel (or rain barrels, if you want to set up more than one) will save you money over time. Water isn't the most expensive utility, but free is free, and in this economy, every cent matters!

For more information about our 55 gallon drums, or other useful containers, be sure to check out our full selection of industrial packaging supplies.

Not just container products – accessories, too!

At BASCO USA, we pride ourselves on being able to deliver a wide variety of products to our customers. Our goal is to be a one-stop shop for all of your container product and industrial packaging needs, and while some of our biggest sellers are the containers and packages themselves, we also offer a broad array of accessories to help you get the most out of the tools you utilize to do your job.

Take our selection of metal pails, for instance. We have the right variety of supplies and containers to help you get the job done, but often times a paint pail simply isn't enough. What if you need to heat the contents of your pail, perhaps to increase viscosity? With multiple models of pail heaters, chances are you'll find something that works for the task at hand.

We also carry insulated drum heaters designed to work flawlessly with 55 gallon drums. Simply unroll the heater and wrap it around the drum. Plus, it uses less electricity than conventional heaters, so you can save a few dollars, too.

Or, let's say you're in a tight space and need something to hold your paint pail or other container product, or perhaps you need a device to help you lift a heavy drum. With a number of different drum and pail lifters in stock at BASCO, you can be sure to find just what you need to make things as easy as possible.

And what about when you're finished with your metal pails and 55 gallon drums? Crushing down your old pails can reduce disposal costs by 75 percent, and you're in luck – BASCO has a number of crushers designed to suit your needs!

Those items are just a small sampling of our product line, so never hesitate to browse our online catalog or contact us for more information. We have the industrial packaging supplies to help you with all of your needs from start to finish.