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What is the purpose of the overflow on the side of the barrel?

April 26, 2017Barrel overflow purpose

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What is the purpose of the overflow on the side of the barrel?

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In an average rain, the barrel will fill very quickly. The overflow allows a standard garden hose to be connected to the barrel to assist in draining the excess water away from the foundation of your property. You can also use the overflow to attach one barrel to flow into a second barrel.