Sankey 1229 150L Beehive Water Butt

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The lid also lets this water butt down – there’s no way to lock it in place, yet it’s light enough for the wind to catch. Original Organics's Moroccan Beehive Water Butt has a good 150 litres capacity and comes complete with lid and twist tap. Made out of low-density polyethylene (LDPE), its beehive profile and authentic terracina finish will let it stand unobtrusively in any type or size of garden, and it has both a lid and a tap Let rain take the strain in keeping your garden irrigated! The other is uneven ground resulting in the water reaching the edge, but still a result of the height of the diverter kit. You connect the legs, create the necessary holes in your drain pipe and water butt (there are indents that show you where to drill) and then fit the various pipes.

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 first thing to do is fit your gutter brackets with the angles – these hold the gutter in place but also if you install the angles it’s super easy to measure what size gutter you need.This means when you cut your pipe, you’ll then be able to slot into the round downpipe with an insert that inside, and of course, if it’s the square, it fits into the square: Floplast Water butt diverter kit designed for round and square downpipes. The tap is a bit loose and therefore leaks (no surprise I think all of the water butts I’ve ever owned have). It would ideally have been pre-cut and capped, as there is also the opportunity to cut a hole in the top so the downpipe can drop right in.

Now, there’s all these fancy kits out there but my preferred method of install over the years has been to simply divert/convert your guttering to take run off rain water, but with the added bonus of any overflow finding its way to a soak away or drain. Beehive water butts feature a unique, eye-catching design that resembles a traditional beehive, rather than a normal big dark lump in the garden. I decided the plastic on the water butt was so think I would carefully nick out the section I needed to fit my pipe with a utility knife. h3>**Please know, the stand in the first image has now been discontinued but the black stand is avaliable at an extra cost**

Strata's beautiful Moroccan beehive water butt has a stylish terracotta effect that replicates a ceramic material. Not to mention some cheap bargain options too though not many have solved the Leaks issue so pay special attention to that!I put it to the test, and unsurprisingly it come out as one of the best water butts if you’re after a slimline model.

Adding a touch of class to your garden, the butt has a removable lid which allows you to use it as a planter as well if you wish. So, if you’re at all concerned, just add a bucket of water to the water butt after setting it up to weigh it down.Obviously when you fit these brackets you need to make sure the gutter has a sensible gradient for the water to run toward your down pipe. 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.

If you look at the one in my install it looks different but they are definitely the same maker and product – both are equal quality and my original lasted very well. Given this has been so good to me I am moving it up to second in the ranks ahead of the double mini water butt setup. So choosing from so many may feel a little difficult, especially knowing who to trust for the right quality. The one shown has here a 50L capacity suitable for a smaller garden, however it comes in a variety of sizes up to a generous 350L.Then I position my water butt on a base (easier access for the tap) and use a 45 degree elbow to run into my water butt.