Flexible Water Butt Connection Pipe (25MM Internal Diameter) 1 M Length

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The first thing you need to do is decide between fitting your water butt as a downspout replacement or using a rainwater diverter. Always utilise a watering can. Do not use a fine water spray as this can generate small aerosol particles which can be carried in the wind and inhaled into one’s lungs, resulting in infection. Plants often thrive better when water from a butt is used because the temperature is ambient (similar to the surrounding environment), as opposed to tap water which is often much colder. Insert the diverter into the slot. The design of the rainwater diverter assures that your water butt will never overflow as any excess water will continue to flow into the downpipe. We strongly advise raising your rainwater butt above ground to avoid freezing – you can use a stand to do this.

If you're using this hose to join to water butts together please note we supply water butt linking kits here. The majority of our diverters and filters our supplied with 30-50cm hose to connect the filter/diverter to the water butt. Once you’ve completed the downspout cut, you then need to drill a hole in the water butt. This hole needs to: There are a wide variety of water butts. These range from slimline water butts that are designed to fit even the smallest gardens, to recycled water butts made from standard garden bins, to even stylish designer water butts made by the big fashion houses (ok, maybe not fashion houses, but they still look pretty). One of the primary benefits of installing a water butt is that it allows you to collect and store rainwater for later use. This means that you can reduce your reliance on the mains water supply, which is particularly important in areas of the UK that experience frequent droughts or water shortages (think hot Cornwall). By using rainwater for activities such as watering your plants or washing your car, you can save money on your water bill and do your part to conserve water resources.Place the water butt on its stand and using a spirit level, level it with the bottom of the hole and align it with the water pipe and draw a line.

Tap water is filtered, refined and treated before it is available for domestic use. The addition of chemicals such as chlorine, salts, and minerals can have an impact on your carbon footprint. Using a recycled plastic water butt is a fantastic way to use fresh water to treat your plants.If you’re installing a downspout, simply slide the downspout through the specially designed water butt hole. You can then move onto the final step below. Each water butt comes with a threaded hole in the side and a tap to fit, so it’s a case of screwing one into the other, nice and tight. Water butts come in a variety of styles and sizes to suit your needs and preferences. Some models are designed to blend in with your garden decor, while others are more functional and utilitarian in appearance. You can choose a size that suits your needs, whether you have a small balcony garden or a large outdoor space. Water butts are a completely free way of harvesting rainwater, thus helping to keep your water bills down. This is especially beenficial if you are on a water meter, and need to be conservative eith the amount of water you are using. On average, spraying plants with water uses 4-6 litres per day. That adds up over time!

Occasionally there are delays. We shall not be liable for any direct or indirect losses, costs, damages or expenses incurred by you or any other person for any delays in delivery. It is important to note that the rainwater collected by your water butt is not always crystal clean – in fact there are a few things you should do to mitigate the risk of damaging your plants. Here we list the main types of water butts available and the variety of challenges each style may pose. Make sure that the guttering is clear of any debris as some guttering materials can encourage the growth of bacteria in the collected water. It was when she started her family that her freelance career evolved. Having moved into a period house two days before her first son was born, she had the perfect opportunity to combine working from home with writing about her own house renovation projects. Apart from appearing on the cover of Your Home magazine, Camilla’s written for Ideal Homes, Real Homes, House Beautiful, and kitchen and bathroom business magazines.A loss/replacement can only be pursued in line with the target delivery times of the courier or once the courier accept loss. Great for the environment – not only are most rainwater butts made from recycled plastic, they also save approximately 30,000 million litres of fresh water each summer!

A standard water butt is about 1 metre tall and half a metre wide with a tank capacity of 210 litres. 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. In this case, you would need to install an overflow pipe to prevent water flooding in the event of heavy rain. Alternatively, you can also choose to install a rainwater diverter. This will divert a portion of the water from the downspout while also preventing the risk of flooding.It is also important to clean your water butt, especially after rainfall seasons. This is because stagnant water can stink if left in the water butt for long periods. Did you know that a water butt could save you bout 30,000 million litres of water every summer, enough to fill an entire reservoir. So, before you fit the rainwater diverter, you will need to make two different cuts. The first cut is made to the downspout. Camilla Sharman has worked in publishing and marketing for over 30 years and has covered a wide range of sectors within the business and consumer industries both as a feature, content, and freelance writer.