Water Butt Diverter Kit fits both Round and Square Downpipes packed by Buttacup

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Setting up this plastic water butt takes about 15 minutes , and that includes digging to level out the ground so that the legs are standing on a flat surface. After fitting the legs together, I cut a hole in my drain pipe, then fit the rain diverter, before drilling a hole in the water butt to fit the pipe. It’s a fairly simple process that’s pretty standard across all of the water butts that I tested. Drainage Superstore is proud to offer a range of rainwater diverters from brands such as Lindab, Brett Martin, Hargreaves and Alumasc, to work with your roofline drainage system. Choose from a number of different styles to fit in with your current rainwater system, and rest assured that whichever product you choose will not only perform well but also be of the highest quality.

The results in the all too common hosepipe ban restricting water usage in your garden. Installing one or more water butts to save rainwater is the best way to create a ready supply of free water for your plants, protecting you from having to go without when there is a ban in place. To be fair, once the water butt fills with water, it doesn’t budge. However, its smaller capacity also means that it’s more likely to sit empty and unstable at times, compared to larger models.Capture all’ filters come by many names, including downpipe filters, downpipe guards, downpipe leaf catchers, downpipe leaf traps, and downpipe leaf filters. These all capture coarse debris, leaves etc. In all of these maintenance of the filter is required to remove the debris. Its slimline design means that this water butt is taller and narrower than a traditional water butt which saves a fair bit of space. Water butt connecting kits are available if you want to install more than one water butt to a downpipe. Using a rainwater diverter is a great way to save on utility bills, reduce your impact on the environment, and keep a store of free and clean water for use in your home and garden. Save money If you don’t mind splurging on a water butt because you want to add to the visual appeal of your garden, and are happy to spend a little more purchasing all of the extras (the filler kit and the stand), then I would say it’s worth it. However, if you’re on a tighter budget and prioritise function over form, then there are other water butts out there that provide better value for money.

You can install a water butt next to the down pipe of your house or any garden building that has a system of gutters, such as a shed, greenhouse, conservatory or outdoor office. If the structure does not have the necessary pipe work, it might be worth adding them to help you save water. How to install a water butt Your plants will certainly thank you for installing a butt, as rainwater is much better for plants than tap water. A water butt can be fitted to any downpipe where there is space to sit a container either directly underneath or nearby. They are easy and cheap to fit and can be an attractive feature in the garden. Choosing a Water ButtFit the rubberised splash seal to the top section of pipe, then connect the diverter between the two sections. Make sure that the outlet hole is at the bottom. Then pull the splash seal down over the join. It shouldn’t come as a surprise to learn that this water butt costs a little more than the more traditional designs available. After all, its one-of-a-kind design enables it to act as both a water butt as well as a piece of garden décor. But does it offer value for money? That depends on what you’re looking for.