Behrens 2-Gallon Hot-Dipped Galvanized Steel Watering Can Review (2026)
By Nate Sawyer, Editor · Updated July 2026
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- Containers
- Seedlings
- Durability
A heirloom-grade metal watering can for hand-watering containers, raised beds and seedlings where a hose is overkill. It costs more and weighs more than plastic, but it won't crack in UV or snap a handle, and the rose head gives a genuinely gentle shower.
Pros
- Hot-dipped galvanized steel is rustproof and routinely lasts decades outdoors
- Dual top and back handles balance a full 2-gallon load for controlled, no-slosh pouring
- Removable rose head switches between a gentle rain for seedlings and a bare stream for roots
Cons
- A full 2 gallons weighs about 16 lb — awkward for kids or anyone with limited grip strength
- Around $45, several times the price of a plastic can the same size
- Steel can dent, and seams may eventually seep if it's dropped or left to freeze full of water
Specifications
| Type | Watering can |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2 gal (8 qt) |
| Material | Hot-dipped galvanized steel |
| Head | Removable sprinkler rose (gentle rain) plus open spout |
| Handles | Dual top and back handles |
| Best for | Containers, raised beds and seedlings |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is a 2-gallon watering can too heavy?
- Full it weighs about 16 lb, which is awkward for kids or anyone with limited grip strength. The dual top and back handles help balance that load for controlled pouring, but the weight is real — a 1-gallon can may suit better.
- Why pay $45 for a watering can?
- Hot-dipped galvanized steel is rustproof and routinely lasts decades outdoors, where plastic cans crack and go brittle in UV. It is a buy-once item rather than a consumable.
- What does the removable rose head do?
- It switches between a gentle rain for seedlings and a bare stream for watering at the roots. That one part covers both of the jobs a can gets used for.