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Plastic is the most common water butt material, with a number of recycled plastic options available. Most water butts need to be set up with a drill, so if you're looking for drilling advice consider out guides to the best cordless drills, best drill bits and best electric screwdrivers.

As mentioned above, tap water is treated and pumped before it lands in your home and t his process can have an impact on your carbon footprint. Choose from a range of stone effect water butts, elegant water butts and water butt planters to start making a sustainable difference today. Ranging from terracotta plant pots to old refurbished whisky barrels, you can choose from a wide variety of butts that will fit seamlessly with your garden.

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A rainwater diverter is a pipe connected to both the downspout and the water butt, allowing you to syphon off water without overflowing the butt. You can choose between downspout replacement installation, which means your water butt would sit under a garden shed, garage or house with the downspout flowing directly into the water butt. Unlike typical water treatments, W ater B utt K lear does not contain sanitizers or disinfectants to kill the bacteria and eliminate smells as, these sanitizers can then damage your soil biology and suppress plant growth. Insulate the water butt with a reflective material to reduce the water temperature rising in warm weather. A downspout replacement is where you cut off part of the downpipe and place the water butt directly below it.

If possible, site the water butt in the shade or use a reflective cover around the water butt to keep the heat out. If you’re interested in more watering accessories, browse our selection of the best watering cans and self-watering planters. However, some water butts can be mounted on an external wall, a good option for smaller gardens where ground space is precious.

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Make sure you remove any debris at the bottom of the tank when cleaning and consider installing something like a Hedgehog Gutter Brush to avoid collecting leaves and junk in your gutter. You can also set a diverter and filter to keep water running, which means you may not need to drain your tank and waste water but you can use the rest of the water in the tank and collect no more during winter. Here we list the main types of water butts available and the variety of challenges each style may pose. Insulating your water butt can stop water from freezing and getting frost on it, which can prevent your tank from expanding and splitting. A standard water butt is about 1 metre tall and half a metre wide with a tank capacity of 210 litres.Gardening together is a great way to spend quality time as a family while also shaping a beautiful space to entertain many more memories for years to come. Ideal for balconies and small gardens this simple little, 35L rain barrel attaches easily to all standard, round drain pipes. It comes with a tap, a sturdy stand for extra stability and so you can easily fit a watering can under the tap and there's even space in the top for planting it up. To install your water butt, simply measure the height of your water butt, ensuring you mark the height on the downspout.

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Most water butts are supplied with a stand and can be placed on the ground in the corner of the garden. Water is a valuable resource, so collecting and storing rainwater is worthwhile and comes with many benefits. This treatment is extremely effective, therefore if your water butt is in good enough condition an annual clean is not needed. With a wide selection of designs to choose from, our stylish water butts do more than just collect rainwater, they also serve as a visual statement, adding an eye-catching element to your outdoor space.If you’re installing a downspout, simply slide the downspout through the specially designed water butt hole. With a holding capacity of 110L, this easy to use water butt is made from 100% recycled plastic, in a wind powered factory and is fully recyclable. It holds an enormous 350L and sits flush to a wall, so you can have a high volume of water without compromising on space. Made in accordance with strict ISO:2001 2015 compliant standards, quality and ease of use are guaranteed.