Anista Rain Butt Net Cover for Rain Barrel with Extra Drawstring for Better Attachment to Different Diameters Set of 2

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A rainwater harvesting system is invaluable during drier months and when we tend to garden more but when the weather changes, we garden less and our once often used water butt can become neglected. This season is as important as any when it comes to maintaining and caring for your water butt so that you can use it all year round. For it to survive the temperatures and lowered usage just follow our handy hints and your system will still be at its best come summer time. Drainage In Winter Months This cookie, set by YouTube, registers a unique ID to store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen.

Once you’ve completed the downspout cut, you then need to drill a hole in the water butt. This hole needs to:Some owners of water butts even recommend removing the downpipe, diverter, and connector but most people believe this is being over-cautious and not worth the effort involved when weighed up against the risks of significant freezing. Looking after water butts in the winter can be a simple task and when you’re into the swing of this routine every year, it gets easier. Installing filtration systems for use all year round will make cleaning and care much easier come winter as debris has been prevented from entering your tank in the first instance. Insulating your water butt can stop water from freezing and getting frost on it, which can prevent your tank from expanding and splitting. Winter can be a harsh season for some areas of the UK but your rainwater harvesting system needn’t suffer! Elevating your water butt from the ground will also avoid freezing. This can be done by placing your water butt on a stand, but do make sure it is empty when you move it as tanks can be heavy when filled with water. If you’re using a downspout installation, you will need to install an overflow pipe. This is a pipe that will allow water to overflow into the drain. You should have an overflow pipe supplied with your water butt. Follow the instructions supplied with your water butt for this installation. In most cases, this will be a simple case of attaching the pipe to the corresponding overflow hole. A rainwater diverter is a pipe connected to both the downspout and the water butt, allowing you to syphon off water without overflowing the butt. This is the more popular option, although it will require more effort and tools to install. Step 2: Measure the Cut (Downspout Replacement)

Rainwater butts are simple devices which don't really need too much care - but the risk of splitting from expanding ice is real enough to consider taking precautions.To install your water butt, simply measure the height of your water butt, ensuring you mark the height on the downspout. So, if you’re tired of watching the April showers drain away before being hit with hosepipe bans in May and June, then this guide will help you save money and harness the water that falls on your land. A cookie set by YouTube to measure bandwidth that determines whether the user gets the new or old player interface.

If you have a plastic barrel which doesn't have a proper tap attached - maybe one you've made yourself from a plastic dustbin, wheelie bin or other plastic tank - you should consider emptying it and leaving it on its side for the winter. Before you read about how to install a water butt, it’s important to have an idea of what water butt you intend to install. Different water butts will require a different installation technique depending on their design. There are a wide variety of water butts. These range from slimline water butts that are designed to fit even the smallest gardens, to recycled water butts made from standard garden bins, to even stylish designer water butts made by the big fashion houses (ok, maybe not fashion houses, but they still look pretty). A standard water butt is about 1 metre tall and half a metre wide with a tank capacity of 210 litres. You can choose between downspout replacement installation, which means your water butt would sit under a garden shed, garage or house with the downspout flowing directly into the water butt. In this case, you would need to install an overflow pipe to prevent water flooding in the event of heavy rain. Alternatively, you can also choose to install a rainwater diverter. This will divert a portion of the water from the downspout while also preventing the risk of flooding.If draining your tank or water butt is not easy, you could add a sponge or rubber ball to keep water moving and cause the water to push against the ball, not the tank wall. A downspout replacement is where you cut off part of the downpipe and place the water butt directly below it. This will require the installation of an overflow pipe.