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.

Wrap it Up: BASCO Stretch Films Will Streamline Your Warehouse Ops

At BASCO, we know what it’s like in a hectic warehouse.  It’s loud, crowded and full of important shipments that need to be properly marked so they get to where they need to go.  Moreover, you’ve got employees to worry about, and neither you nor they want to deal with doubling back to fix silly mistakes that interrupt the normal workflow.  You’ve got plenty to fret about as it is and don’t have the time or desire to deal with misplaced or ignored units.  That’s why BASCO offers a full line of industrial packing supplies to help meet the demanding needs of any warehouse operation.

The noise level inside a warehouse can be deafening, and that means that half your guys are wearing ear plugs and all of them are yelling requests and orders over the racket.  Still, work has to get done and that means even more of a commotion.  BASCO’s got you covered with cast stretch film that can reduce workplace din by up to 75%.  This super-quiet film pulls right off the roll without any hassle and keeps your palette loads together with an eagle-like grip.  In addition, the film is clear as day so as to make bar codes easily legible to human eyes and readable for scanners.

Sometimes, though, it’s not enough to just be quietly efficient.  On occasion, you’ve got loads that need special attention.  Never fear, we’ve got industrial packaging supplies for those needs as well.  Our colored wrap film will work wonders for your inventory control,  carrier identification or for any other reason your shipment needs special attention paid to it.

Keep in mind that these are, of course, just a couple of the solutions we offer for your industrial packaging supply needs.  In an industry full of irregular needs, you need a partner like BASCO to simplify your warehouse operations.  Feel free to browse our website and discover all of our selections.