Rainsaver Mini 100 litre Grey Water Butt (1)

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Grey water contains bacteria and a nutrient source and is often discharged warm, giving an ideal situation for pathogens to multiply. Commercial grey water recycling systems use disinfectants that are often very energy intensive to produce. These additives may also cause problems if you have a private sewage treatment system. Shower or bath water is easy to reuse for irrigation as shampoos and soaps are fairly mild and well diluted. Simple kits can enable you to divert grey water from your down-pipe, if this is easily accessible. The Harcostar Universal Rain Trap fits standard 68mm, 80mm and 100mm round plastic downpipes and 65mm square plastic downpipes. It is not suitable for cast iron downpipes.

A cookie set by YouTube to measure bandwidth that determines whether the user gets the new or old player interface. Water butts usually sit close to a wall, so do choose one that won't take up too much space or be in the way of any doors or windows. The Gutter Mate is designed to accept 68mm, 76mm and 80mm diameter round downpipes and 65mm and 75mm square downpipes.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! You can avoid the water becoming smelly or carryingdiseases if you clean water butts annually. Collected water can be used on established plants rather than seedlings, because of the risk of fungal plant diseases. If multiple butts are used, rotate the use of each one to keep stores fresh. They can be joined together by either a water butt connector kit or a siphon. Water butts are not the only way you can collect the rain. You can get an estimate of how much mains water could be savedin a typical garden by following this link and pledging to make the switch from mains to rains.

Water butts are also an eco-conscious choice. By collecting rainwater, you can reduce the amount of water that runs off your property and into the sewer system. This not only conserves water resources but also helps to prevent flooding and erosion. Additionally, by using rainwater instead of mains water for activities such as watering your garden, you can reduce your carbon footprint and do your part to combat climate change. All water butts should be placed on a flat, even surface to allow even distribution of weight. Placing on soil or grass is not recommended** Climatic change projections suggest an increasing proportion of rain will fall in winter, so it may become cost effective to build in rainwater storage when constructing new homes. This usually involves sinking a large tank somewhere in the garden, pumping water out for use in the garden or for domestic tasks such as flushing toilets. It is supplied pre-drilled with easy-to-follow instructions, meaning installing your water butt couldn't be more simple.

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Annual collection in litres = Roof area (in square metres) x Annual rainfall (in mm) x System efficiency x Run-off coefficient of roof This Natural Water Butt Treatment 500ml is the perfect solution for keeping your water butts odour free and clean. If the water becomes smelly, you can still use it in a watering can. There may be a build-up of debris collected in the bottom of the butt. We advise thoroughly cleaning it out

For a simpler and lower cost option than a drainage field or a reed bed you might be able to consider a willow bank or a trench arch. Independent studies of systems that treat grey water for reuse in the home have found that their environmental impact outweighs any benefits. Also, with running costs higher than using a UK mains water supply, they don’t save money either. Given the equipment and disinfectant we find it difficult to see these systems as environmentally friendly for individual households. This may change as technologies are improved. In other countries they may well be more beneficial than they are in the UK. Further Information This no-fuss water butt kit from White Furze is fantastic value for money. Not only is it easy to install (no drilling is required), but it comes complete with a stand, diverter, tap, t-piece and flexible hose. Its slim design makes it well-suited for smaller gardens. Use collected water in a watering can or a coarse spray setting on a hose;a fine spray setting will generate fine aerosol particles which can be carried on the wind and breathed into the gardener's lungs and cause infection.Using a pump to transfer water encourages aerosols which are best avoided The stand raises the water butt to make it easier to fit a watering can under the tap to facilitate filling, whilst the Rain Diverter Kit channels rainwater which falls on the roof of your home directly into the water butt, which can then be used for watering the garden or for any other outdoor job.An exceptional brand that offers the highest quality, the Harcostar 227 Litre Water Butt Kit is a traditional barrel-shaped water butt, coming with a five-year guarantee.

The Rain Diverter Kit fits standard 68mm (2.7") round plastic downpipes and 65mm (2.5") square plastic downpipes. It is not suitable for cast iron downpipes. Recommended uses include watering pots, raised beds, hanging baskets, vegetables, greenhouses and more. This kit also includes a water butt stand that aids the filling of watering cans and a universal rain trap that channels the rainwater from your guttering directly to the water butt. The rain trap fits 68mm, 80mm and 100mm round plastic downpipes as well as 65mm square plastic downpipes. The vast majority of the carbon emissions related to UK domestic water use are from the energy used to heat water in the home. So the first measure should always be to minimise hot water use – for example with a water-efficient shower and taps. Look also at overall water efficiency measures, such as a low-flush toilet. And then look at how to heat water using renewable energy. 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.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. Minimising health risks from stored water The rainwater collected in waterbutts is not always very clean but with careful handling you can mitigate any risk to you or your plants' health. Public Health England carried out some research in 2018 and found that using water butt water in a 'watering can will mitigate Legionella risk, which is likely to be far outweighed by the benefits of exercise and outdoor activity' with these simple actions: In the UK, the best way for most householders to make use of rainwater is with a large water butt on your down-pipe. You can then just save the water for use in the garden, and perhaps also bike or car washing. Plus, there are internally threaded holes designed for taps and connections, and a supplied template with easy-to-follow instructions is very handy. Simply fix to your downpipe and it will begin collecting rainwater.