The C12 is suitable to irrigate one of the stated maximum planting quantities, or a combination thereof. 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.

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

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. Recommended uses include watering pots, raised beds, hanging baskets, vegetables, greenhouses and more. Ex-kitchen water can be very dirty – containing oil, grease, and chemicals. Because you will only have a small amount of this anyway, it may be best to avoid reusing it.

This Universal Rain Trap Diverter comes with a 0.5m quality flexible connecting hose, so your water butt doesn't have to be directly in front of a down pipe. Hose Dimension Diameter: 25m. Not suitable for cast iron downpipes.Channel the rainwater which falls on the roof of your home directly into the water butt, via the enclosed Harcostar Universal Rain Trap, which recycles the rainwater, allowing you to water the garden or use it for any other outdoor jobs. 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. Plants need the most water in hot, dry and windy weather, which is usually when water companies are least able to meet demand. Plants are most vulnerable to shortages of water when they are first planted when their roots have not yet established into the deeper, moister layers of soil. Newly planted shrubs, trees, herbaceous perennials, seedlings, annuals and vegetables will all need watering to be managed carefully until their roots establish. Once plants have established, keeping your soil healthy by adding organic matter should help to minimise the need for watering. Our mains tap water in the UK is of the highest quality, but plants don’t need perfectly clean water. As gardeners, we can help to avoid hosepipe bans in the future by using our water resources wisely. A significant amount of energy and treatment are used to provide safe water to our homes so using stored rainwater or grey water in your garden also lowers your carbon emissions.

This Natural Water Butt Treatment 500ml is the perfect solution for keeping your water butts odour free and clean. We strongly advise raising your rainwater butt above ground to avoid freezing – you can use a stand to do this.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. 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. The 227L Harcostar Water Butt Barrel is a popular choice amongst families and is a great way to begin recycling rainwater and saving money on your waterbills. The equipment for this costs tens of pounds, rather than the thousands needed for a more complicated system. A complete water butt kit will include a diverter pipe to fit to your down-pipe and prevent overflowing, and a stand to allow easy access to the tap. Can I flush my toilet with rainwater? 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.

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.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. Very easy to set up and once installed, it will water automatically with minimal supervision making it ideal for small to medium size gardens or allotments saving you hours every month. 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. 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. The kit includes a three-part stand and a Harcostar Universal Rain Trap to connect to almost any sized plastic downpipe. This allows you to channel the rainwater from the roof of your home directly into the water butt, which can then be recycled for watering your garden, or for any other outdoor jobs.