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. A loss/replacement can only be pursued in line with the target delivery times of the courier or once the courier accept loss. One thing to keep in mind is that all of the connections for this water butt fit pretty tightly together – in many ways, this is a good thing, but it does also mean that you’ll need to use a fair bit of strength to connect it all.

Next up is the Rainsaver Mini 100 litre Green Water Butt which is the one I actually wen’t for (well two). There are so many good reasons why you would want to distribute the load so to speak. This is almost certainly what you’ll end up with if you want a decent amount of water storage but at the same time, need something flexible in terms of how it’ll fit or can be placed to save space. It’s exactly the same as the Mini Rainsaver 100 litre Water Butt which is a single and voted top for slimline and space saving so it goes without saying this is the same level too: Don’t worry – installing a water butt is absolutely doable even for the least DIY active of us and I’ll take you through step by step. Before we get going though, there’s little point unless you’re organised. There’s two effective methods. If you’re old school you will want to install a water butt with standard waste pipe. The alternative is using which is probably a bit easier – installing with a water butt rain diverter kit if you already have guttering.And there you have it, a neat install of guttering and water butt. You are seeing down the side in the hidden area. From a more prominent position that isn’t covered, the gutter and water butt looks like this: A look at the water butt and gutter neatly installed Installing a water butt with a rain diverter kit if you already have guttering Parcels/deliveries can only be "left out" if the delivering company allows that option. Parcelforce, for example, do not allow a parcel to be "left out". Well constructed for the price – not far off the best value for money Strata 100L which is also slimline.

The weather was forecast to be dry but very windy, so I was dubious about whether or not the water butt would stay standing. Turns out, I was wrong to doubt it – it may not seem very stable, but it held up to windy conditions for about a week before it started to collect rainwater, after which it became even sturdier. If you want bare bones then you’ll look at either of the Stratas: Strata 100L Slimline Water Butt or the Strata pro Ward 250L Slimline Water Butt. Square or round rain water diverter kit? At first glance, the Strata 100L Slimline Water Butt Set looks near-identical to some of the other slimline designs available on the market. However, dive in a little deeper and you’ll notice that there are a few subtle differences that set this model apart from its competition. 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. There’s no denying that most of the water butts available on the market look pretty drab and boring, but the Sankey 150l Beehive Water Butt shows that this doesn’t always need to be the case. An instant attention-grabber, this water butt is easy easily one of the best water butts in terms of aethetics.

For reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned. 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. There’s loads of different water butts as we’ve already discussed. You literally get round, square, thin, tall, wide, cheap, ornate, well made, and different colour water butts. So choosing from so many may feel a little difficult, especially knowing who to trust for the right quality. So the best thing to do is look at what should be considered when buying the the best water butts and barrels: Price Also, don’t forget you’ll need a hole cutter for the inlet. (the pipe that you’ve installed from the downpipe to the water butt) so if you was planning to replaced a pre-existing setup you’ll still need a little DIY but well worth it for a quality bit of kit and easily deserves top spot for the best water butt. Whilst the problems above sound significant, I’ve literally had water butts come apart at the seams 😀 and the base just randomly start leaking. So all in all a top quality unit! Pros:

Water Efficient - The Water Butt has the capacity to collect up 100 litres of water, which can then be used for watering the garden, cleaning the car etc. Its sleek design means finding a space for it in the garden isn’t too much of a hassle and it remains stable on its 3 part stand. The stand itself holds the weight of the butt well, even when it is filled to capacity.
It has been made to a high standard and there are minimal complaints of leaks which is unusual :D. It is also surprisingly easy to set up thanks to ports for the filler tube already being cut in the sides – a bit of an advantage especially if you’re only replacing a water butt and filler kit. The product measures 38 width both ways and a tad over 1.2m in height with the stand. Pros: The Mini Rainsaver 100 litre Water Butt is identical to the Double Kit I have reviewed above with exception that it is obviously just half – to be clear though: you still get a diverter kit and a base so it is a full solution. There’s not really too much to add to this part of the review other than I can share with you how this ages very well. Here is a picture of one a year old that’s been taking full sunlight: This water butt’s biggest draw is its slimline design . Not only does this mean that it doesn’t take up much room, but it also gives it a sleeker look , as opposed to the larger and chunkier water butts out there. However, its compact construction does also mean that its storage capacity is limited to 100 litres – whether or not this is enough for you will depend on what you need a water butt for.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. 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. Connect the hose: feed the hose through the hole in the water butt and secure it in place with a screw nut. Then attach the other end of the hose to the diverter. One design feature that I particularly appreciated was the child-safe, spring-loaded fastening clip on the lid . Some of the other water butts that I tested required a screwdriver to open the lid, so the fact that you can peek inside this one without any tools required is a bonus.

If it’s not pre drilled you’ll need a 25mm flat bit and a drill. I always use my impact driver, though overkill, it’s perfect for a 25mm flat bit so lovely and light. While the space-saving nature of slimline water butts is great, those of you who are looking to collect larger quantities of rainwater will need a water butt with a larger capacity, which is where the Harcostar 227 Litre Water Butt Kit comes in. It was designed to channel rainwater from the roof of a house, so this is exactly what I did with it. Here’s how it performed: Consider a 80mm central blanking cap if the central inlet hole is not used (e.g, linked water butts) Another important consideration when it comes to size is: can a watering can fit underneath the tap?This very popular kit from Harcostar contains a water butt that can hold 350 litres which is the largest of all in this review. It also includes a raintrap diverter and stand. The water diverter connects to the downpipe of a drainage system. It diverts some of the run-off rainwater away from the main drainage route and into the water butt. If the water butt does not come with pre-cut holes for the diverter, you will have to make these yourself. Measure approx. 10 cm down from the top of the water butt, on the side facing the downpipe, and mark where the hole will go. Use a hole saw with the correct size bit (as per the water butt instructions) to create the hole.