One essential accessory is the rain diverter kit which is is used to effectively direct rainwater from a downpipe into your water butt. Downpipe plastic or mesh guards are excellent accessories which will stop leaves and other debris getting into your water butt. There are very easy to install and feature flexible slats to enable you to adjust them to fit the width of any downpipe opening. The Speedy Downpipe Filter makes it easy to install rainwater control system, especially for people who are not DIY specialists. The Speedy system cuts down installation time and can be in position in as little as 5 minutes. It comes with a special drill bit that is attached to a cordless drill so you can make the required hole in the downpipe. After drilling a hole in both the pipe and water butt you have to install the filter, attach the hose pipe and system is ready to use. Once in place, the tank will never overflow as it automatically stops filling once the limit is reached. Rapido Capture all’ filters come by many names, including downpipe filters, downpipe guards, downpipe leaf catchers, downpipe leaf traps, and downpipe leaf filters. These all capture coarse debris, leaves etc. In all of these maintenance of the filter is required to remove the debris.

Please note that these instructions apply to a specific model of rainwater diverter that is designed to plug directly into your downpipe. That said, most rainwater diverters will require similar steps for installation. Time required

If your water butt didn't come with a stand, or you made a do-it-yourself butt from an old plastic wheelie bin or other suitable container, there's the option to buy a stand separately. A stand is crucial to allow you fill a watering can or other water carrier below the tap on a butt. It will also help to create a tad more water pressure by way of gravitational force. First flush filters divert and flush the first water which enters the system when the rain starts pouring. This is because this first water is always the most contaminated by leaves, dust and other materials on the roof.

Using a water butt helps to save on water usage and bills, especially during dry periods of the year. It works by attaching it to the roof downpipe so it can collect rainfall and store for it use in the garden whenever needed. That means you are far less likely to have to turn on the kitchen tap or use a hosepipe to water the garden. Every garden needs to be watered to ensure it remains in good condition and whether you already own a water butt, or are thinking of investing in one, you may be unsure how the two items connect together. If you are unsure of the options available to connect your water butt to your downpipe, in this article we explain everything you need to know. What is a water butt? Water is a precious resource and one that is becoming increasingly scarce with intensive water use making the water table drop all over the world. The price of water is constantly rising and drought restrictions are becoming more and more common. Using rainwater for certain tasks can help to limit the burden on mains water supplies and decrease your water bill if you have metered water. What's more, rainwater doesn't contain any additives like chlorine or fluoride which are often added to public water supplies. It is pure and also slightly acidic which makes it ideal for plants! There are various accessories which can support your water-harvesting efforts - a submersible electric pump, for example, will allow you to get more pressurised water from your container. Most water butts come with all the essential parts, instructions and basic accessories to get you up and running - but there are plenty of other handy extras you can buy to really get the best out of your new water harvesting container.On a personal level, I am equally oriented towards the art of gardening. With my wife, I created our garden from start to finish and I maintain it carefully, the same goes for the vegetable garden. As for DIYing, it’s not to be outdone. Yes, gardening is also tinkering: pergolas, huts, pavements, fences, and so on...There is always something to do in a garden. Featured in the tank will be a hole to fit the inlet seal which can be connected to filter with the supplied hose piping. Let's not forget the old faithful watering can that's found in just about every garden in the UK - we feature several types of plastic and gavanised metal cans to cater for all your trips from you butt to your flower beds and greenhouse.

The downpipe filter needs to be connected to the downpipe using a cordless drill with the special attachment that can bore a hole in both the pipe and water butt. There are also plenty of cleaning accessories available for cleaning the interior of a water butt. The products available to buy for reducing smells, scum, algae, harmful bacteria and green water come in liquid or tablet form. There are also silver and copper anti-microbial water cleaner discs which use industrial silver which is also found in water purifiers and other cleansing devices. These tablets can destroy fungal and micro-organisms and are also safe to use in ponds, fish tanks, horse troughs and bird baths. You don't need any particular skills to install a water butt beyond some basic DIY knowledge. In short, if you're able to put up your own shelves, you shouldn't have any trouble installing a water butt! In fact, as a trainee and working in the hospitality industry at the beginning of my career, I focused on landscaping in a local community where I acquired solid technical skills through in-house training and the follow-up of major projects in a rapidly changing town. The Rain collector Rapido system works in the same way as the Speedy system. Installation is fast and easy to complete, allowing you to have everything in place in no time at all. Filling deviceFor several years I have been running a garden service with a clientele of both individuals and companies. I manage a team of gardeners and ensure the creation and maintenance of green spaces. At the same time, I bring my expertise to my clients in terms of the maintenance and improvement of their gardens. Please note that rainwater is not potable. Rainwater can be used around the house but cannot be consumed. If you do want to collect rainwater to drink, you will need to set up a special regulation rainwater harvesting system in addition to your regular water network. Regular water butts, on the other hand, couldn't be easier to install: you simply need some space around your downpipe to connect the rainwater diverter. Otherwise, you just need a bit of patience and diligence when it comes to installation! As long as you are not feeding the water into your home there are no legal restrictions on installing a water butt so you're free to fit your system whenever you like. To help you get started, here's our step-by-step guide to installation. Steps Basic diverters, also known as water butt connectors. These offer no filtering capability. This type of diverter can often throttle the flow of water and does not offer a high capture efficiency. However, the basic diverters we offer do not suffer from these problems.