2 Gallon

I was looking for a good, old fashioned, solidly built watering can to replace the plastic ones we had that kept breaking, as well as the galvanized one that finally started to rust out after many years of service. It was surprisingly difficult to find a good, basic, large watering can. Everything I saw in most places was small and cutesy. Not this watering can. It has a large capacity (at 2 1/2 gallons), is solidly built, and looks like something you'd see on a working farm. This isn't a pretty toy - it's a big ol' galvanized watering can. It's like the Ford 350 of watering cans. I like it because it can carry 2 1/2 gallons which prevents me from having to keep filling it up every 2 minutes to water our many outdoor potted plants. For some, the large capacity may be a bit of a deterrent (that's why I rated its "maneuverability" as 4 stars) if it's filled up all the way because 2 1/2 gallons ain't light. But you don't HAVE to fill it up all the way, right? If you're looking for a very well-made, large capacity watering can, look no further. You've found it.

I'm very happy with the 2 1/2 gallon watering can I received. I was initially a bit hesitant to purchase it at a cost of approximately $47.00 (when I placed my order last June). I had one exactly like this back in the 70's and I remember it was $6.95, ha, ha! It might even have been the same brand. The watering can I received might have been an older model as the rosette is removable. I see that some of the newer ones are not. The can has been outside in the sun since June (it is now December and I'm still using it for my winter garden -- we live where temperatures rarely get below freezing). and it has held up perfectly with no leaks, no problems with taking off or replacing the rosette (although I did find out that spiders seem to like to living in the spout near the rosette which was a bit of a shock). It is rather heavy and feels very durable. I was actually looking for the larger 3-gallon version, but I'm glad I didn't find it because this one is about all I can handle these days. I really like the rustic look, too. I find this to be a very practical purchase as it is much tougher than several smaller, flimsier galvanized metal cans I purchased before I found this one. I would definitely buy this again.

I love this watering can. Takes me back to when I was a kid, helping an elderly neighbor. She had a number of big metal cans. At 66yrs old, this thing will out live me. 🙏🇺🇲✌️😎

One of the best watering cans I’ve ever owned perfect for my indoor and outdoor plants, my suggestion is if you have plastic, when it breaks down which it will, you will know what to purchase, I give this steel can a 12 Star…..

Update!: So, not only does the rosette head come off, but while watering today I had an epiphany. Those threads look a lot like a hose thread. So I tried it, and while it is not the exact thread, a hose fitting will thread on to it. At first it leaked, but then I just added a second rubber seal ring you can buy for all your hose fittings and it tightened up and didn't leak! So I now have a ball valve, one of the cheap plastic ones from the hardware store on it, and I can control the flow down to a trickle. The rosette head will not spin back on to the ball/shut-off valve but now I can adapt any implement or head that has a standard hose fitting to this can! (See the picture I attached) This versatility is exactly what I wanted. Behrens doesn't offer it but they should. I am always going beyond what stuff was made for. Keep in mind I used a plastic fitting, I would not try to force a metal fitting on it for fear of messing up the original threads on the can. And if your head leaks after taking it off, just use a thread sealant like pipe tape or pipe dope. Plumbers silicone grease might even work. Also, the label comes off very easily with standard adhesive removal solvent. Original review continues: I bought this can because I wanted steel and was tired of Asian made plastic junk which is all the stores seem to sell these days. I may have been able to get this at the farm store...you know, the one that says it "supplies Tractors"? That's where I get my galvanized metal buckets and such. But, I love Amazon shopping. So I got a fairly decently built MEXICAN made product...so at least it was the "continent" of American made! I am perplexed by some of the reviews of poor finish quality and sharp edges. This is a rugged old school style watering can. Like from back in the days when people knew how to not cut themselves on metal! I have zero complaints on finish and safety. This is what old school solid construction looks like. Go buy the plastic junk if metal edges and galvanizing runs scare you. So only 4 stars because the head removal is not clear, as you can tell by many questions and reviews here. It absolutely is removable. I emailed Behrens and at first they told me it was not designed to be removable and the replacement heads were sold in case one leaked. Of course that was a contradictory statement and it's silly that Behrens would answer like this. I wrote back and said, "OK, so if my can spout leaked, how would I replace it?". They wrote back and said "What you could do, is use some type of tool, such as a pliers, to loosen up the rosette head. There is a double sealant, on the head, to prevent it from leaking." I used a large slip joint pliers opened/adjusted to the large "joint", put that right on the threads with judicious pressure and the head spun right off. Behrens would do themselves well to visit Amazon once in a while and be clear about this kind of stuff. They let the community sit out here and twist in the wind with poor consumer driven answers about their products. They should have nipped this in the bud. So, unfortunately I have to charge them 1 star off of what is a 5 star product for lax customer service and their customer service not having a crystal clear vision of their product. The only other disappointment for me is the sprinkle pattern of the head is really wide, so it's not good for small water situations like small pots or in my case, my entire garden is covered in black weed matting. I need to direct water into the splits of the fabric at the point where the plants are rooted. Now that I can remove the head though...I can direct a solid stream if I want. I plan to buy at least one more head (hopefully it will fit properly) and customize different sprinkle patterns by closing some holes and drilling new ones. If you do this you need to re-seal wherever you broke the coating and exposed the steel. See below about long term maintenance. Holes can be closed by driving very tiny screws in to them with a battery drill. I will try to use stainless screws but galvanized or other coated screws would work. I'll report back with any problems. Oh, also, when I took the head off I noticed what appears to be the beginning of rust on the inside where you wouldn't see it when on the can. I suggest occasionally spraying these spots with a clear acrylic spray paint or even the galvanizing paint periodically for long term maintenance and longevity of the product. If you do this, it should last a very long time.

This is an excellent watering can. It is well made and I like the comfortable real wood handle on the bail.

Love this watering can. My tomatoes and other vegetables seem to love it as well. Initially, the watering can dripped where the spout threads on usually resulting in wet shoes. After realizing the head was simply screwed on and not soldered, i removed the spout and wrapped some Teflon tape on the threads and then reattached the spout. Good news, 2+ months have gone by and no drips. The can has a decent size so you don’t feel like you spend more time filling the can than watering the plants. One caution is not to over fill the watering can because the water will come over the top, but as i said it holds 2 1/2 gallons without over-filling so there really isn’t a need. I have always appreciated the look of galvanized with a great spangle. Sometimes when the spangle looks to good it is a coating rather than being galvanically attached. As best i can tell, this is a real piece of galvanized. The handle is well secured and gives no indication of movement full or empty. The seller was equally nice and when i first contacted them regarding the drip were helpful and even willing to fully refund the purchase.

**What it is and why it's good** 1. This watering can is exactly what I wanted. It holds a lot of water. 2. I have had it now for over 2 months and not a bit of evidence that it will ever rust (that was a worry I had because I've read reviews on other cans and rust is a common issue), and I leave water in it most nights. I also leave it outside. 3. The sprinkle pattern it produces is nice and wide and throws the water far, if you let the water go full-blast, which is done by giving it a more pronounced tip forward. But when I want the spray to not go as far, that's not a problem. I just don't tip it as much and that controls the spray pattern. **What it is not and some things to consider** The sprinkle head is not removable. It appears to be welded on. If you were wanting one that screws off, this one does not appear to do that. I was not looking for that in a watering can, so that is not a negative in my opinion, but it may matter to some. I always read reviews before purchasing, and find some quite helpful, so I hope you find this review helpful!

Great, lightweight, durable

This can is a work of art. I always wanted one of those old milk cans, but they got too expensive. This is like a brand-new old milk can. The plastic cans blow away in the wind, and the cheap metal ones rust, but this can is here to stay. You need to put it on a special stand with a solar spot light on it. :) However, like my favourite cast-iron pizza pan, this develops upper body strength.

This is a perfect watering can, and so much nicer looking than anything plastic. It is easy to fill, empties fully, and delivers a very nice, gentle "rain". Some other reviewers have suggested that the handles are inconvenient, but this hasn't been my experience. It felt a little awkward the first time I filled it up, but it just took a few minutes to get used to. I'm very happy I spent a little extra and bought this watering can

I've had this watering can about 3 years now. It's holding up extremely well. Still looks pretty new, in fact. So happy to not be putting more plastic in the landfill from terrible plastic watering cans. Heads up: it's not a fast pouring spout, and you can't remove the spout, so if you want to dump a lot of water on your plants quickly, you have to dump the water out from the top opening. If you want that much water that quickly, may I recommend a bucket instead...

Love it! Very functional and well made.