Sankey 1229 150L Beehive Water Butt

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By taking these steps, you can maintain a clean water butt and enjoy the benefits of having a sustainable water source for your garden. Final Thoughts Empty Regularly: Even with preventive measures, some debris may still get into your water butt. Emptying it regularly, especially before a heavy rainfall, can help keep it clean. 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). No, collecting rainwater is not illegal in the UK. In fact, it’s encouraged as it’s an excellent way to conserve water and reduce dependency on mains water.

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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. In my opinion, this water butt offers fantastic value for money . It may cost slightly more than some of the slimline designs out there, but it’s able to hold over double the amount of water, which makes it well worth spending a little extra on. The fact that it comes with a filler kit and legs is also handy, and I like that it’s made from recycled plastic. The weather was forecast to be dry but very windy, so I was dubious about whether or not the water butt would stay standing. Turns out, I was wrong to doubt it – it may not seem very stable, but it held up to windy conditions for about a week before it started to collect rainwater, after which it became even sturdier. Hyab crane delivery of your extra heavy items or if you require to move them over the fence or over the roof;If you’ve set the water butt up in a very windy location, you could potentially tie a strap around it to keep it sturdy – the indents in the design should make this easy. Small water butts are most suited to small gardens and gardens without many plants. You may need to supplement the water from the butt with some from the mains tap if it doesn’t hold enough water for your garden. The amount of rainwater you can collect from your roof depends on its size and the local rainfall. As a rough guide, for every 1 square metre of roof, you can collect about 0.85 litres of water for every 1mm of rainfall. Selecting the best water butt is dependent on three primary factors: size, material, and budget. The size of your garden heavily influences the size and water capacity of the water butt needed. For compact spaces, a smaller water butt under 200 litres, potentially wall-mounted, could be an ideal space-saving solution. Alternatively, larger gardens can accommodate water butts with a capacity of 200 litres or more. Remember to factor in additional accessories such as a stand for easy watering can access, a hose, and a diverter kit for downpipe connectivity. Types of Water Butts Recycled Material Water Butts: For those conscious of their environmental impact, water butts made from recycled materials offer a sustainable option. They’re typically made from plastic but come in a range of designs and sizes.

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This Natural Water Butt Treatment 500ml is the perfect solution for keeping your water butts odour free and clean. 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. Its slimline design means that this water butt is taller and narrower than a traditional water butt which saves a fair bit of space. One thing to keep in mind is that all of the connections for this water butt fit pretty tightly together – in many ways, this is a good thing, but it does also mean that you’ll need to use a fair bit of strength to connect it all.Cover It: Make sure your water butt has a secure lid. This will prevent debris, such as leaves or bird droppings, from entering the water, and it also deters mosquitoes and other insects from breeding.