This is my favorite rain barrel!  I now have 3 of them. The hose and spigot (tap) were easy to install, and they don't leak. It was nice that teflon tape was included with the parts.  My favorite feature, besides the shape, is the large screen that is easy to remove to either pump water out, put water in, or for easy cleaning of the inside. I was amazed at how quickly it was delivered, just in time for some much needed rain here in southern California and a chance to fill it. A tip: Be sure to set the barrel up on a platform of some kind to help with the discharge of water.