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

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Want to get up to speed on rainwater collection read Which Rainwater Downpipe Filter, Diverter or Water Butt connector to find out more. Keep the guttering clear of debris as the organic material can encourage the growth of bacteria in the collected water Thanks to its beehive design, it certainly looks impressive, but how does it compare to the more traditional designs out there? I put this water butt to the test to find out.

It’s easy to see why this water butt appeals to such a wide range of people. It’s sleek enough to sit inconspicuously in the corner of small gardens, yet it’s also slim enough to be lined up in a row of connected water butts to contribute to a larger water storage system. It’s one of the best water butts if you’re after a slimline design.Grey water should be used as it is produced and storage avoided.If left potentially harmful organisms might multiply and it will certainly smell most unsavoury. Another benefit of using a rainwater diverter to divert rainwater from the drainage system and into a storage tank is that the water is clean and free from any chemicals that are traditionally used to clean the water that is used within the home. This can be beneficial because plants may be negatively affected by the chemicals within the mains water system, causing issues with growth. Storing rainwater that is collected via a rainwater diverter kit will mean clean and chemical-free water can be used on plants in your garden. Water butts come in all shapes and sizes, from tiny storage devices that hold 36 litres to tanks that can store up to 2000 litres. There are many different styles. Most are plastic, but if looks are important, choose models made from metal, slats of wooden cladding or for an attractive feature, try an ex-distillery oak barrel that has been converted to store water. Where can I install a water butt? Water butts come in a range of sizes. Naturally, having a small water butt is better than none, so even a 100 L model can be useful, especially in small gardens. Another important consideration when it comes to size is: can a watering can fit underneath the tap?

You can either cut off the downpipe and place the water butt directly below it, with the cut-off pipe going through a hole in the lid, or you can install a rainwater diverter. This is often a better option as it means that an overflow pipe is not required, and it gives more flexibility for sitting the butt. An included stand – not all water butts come with a stand, but most of the time you’ll find that one is necessary. Unless the water butt is very large and rigid, a stand should be used to protect the tank and help it stay upright. Another reason why a stand is so important is that it makes it possible to fit a watering can underneath the tap. Without a stand, the tap will generally be too close to the floor. On the plus side, this water butt comes with its tap already connected (not the case for most water butts), which saves a couple of minutes. The two main benefits of a water butt are that they keep your water bill down by making use of recycled water, and they benefit plants because the water is free from chemicals like chlorine.

Where can I install a water butt?

The morning and evening are the best times to water your plants as the water doesn’t evaporate in the heat of the day before it can reach the roots

It is prudent to alternate containers used for wastewater and mains or rainwater, to prevent build-up of potentially harmful residues and bacteria. It is also sensible to avoid using grey water on salads and other produce to be used without cooking. Attach the rainwater diverter to the downpipe where you have cut it off. Attach the piece of pipe you cut off to the bottom of the diverter. But what is a rainwater diverter, how do they work, and why should you use a rainwater diverter? Read on to find out more about rainwater diverters, and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call our team on 01752 692221 or use the live chat in the bottom right hand corner, and they will be more than happy to help. If you have a traditional cottage garden and don’t want a big plastic barrel to spoil the look, then you can buy genuine oak whiskey barrels. Plastic butts in the style of terracotta pots, stone containers and wooden barrels are also available. If you have a large roof and need to store a lot of water, you can connect two or more butts up together or invest in a really large storage tank.Using a spirit level, measure directly across from the hole and make a mark on the downpipe. You will need to make two marks, parallel with the top and bottom of the hole you have created. However, for more heavy-duty use, go for a larger 200-300 litre design. Don’t forget that you also have the option of connecting multiple water butts together , so long as the design of each water butt allows for this (most of the traditionally-styled ones do). Rainwater can be collected from the roofs of homes, garages, greenhouses and other garden structures as long as they have gutters and a down pipe that enters the drain at ground level. If all of your rainwater goes to a soakaway rather than the foul sewer you may be entitled to a discount from your water company.If you don’t have room for a water butt,you can stillincrease the water holding capacity of your soil by adding organic matter either as a top dressing, mulch or digging it in. There are some things that you can do to help to make the water you collect in your water butt go that little bit further: Attach the diverter to the water butt with the piece of pipe supplied. Fit the lid onto the water butt and wait for it to rain!

If it doesn’t come with a base you should consider buying one separately. Not only will it help with filling a watering can, it will also help retain the shape of the water butt.Water butts offer an eco-friendly way to keep your plants hydrated. Instead of using fresh water from the tap, water butts collect and store rainwater ready for use. While the space-saving nature of slimline water butts is great, those of you who are looking to collect larger quantities of rainwater will need a water butt with a larger capacity, which is where the Harcostar 227 Litre Water Butt Kit comes in. It was designed to channel rainwater from the roof of a house, so this is exactly what I did with it. Here’s how it performed: Pre-drilled holes – these make it a lot easier to set up the water butt. If holes are not pre-drilled, you will need to make a hole of around 25-30 mm to connect the water diverter. Given that most people don’t have a drill bit of this size, this can be quite a difficult process. If you want a water butt with pre-cut holes, try to find a model with several pre-cut, plugged holes on different sides of the water butt. This will give flexibility on where the diverter can be connected, and where the water butt can be positioned.