Waterbutts

To make the most of a waterbutt it’s a good idea to connect it to the guttering down pipe so that water that falls on the roof can be diverted into the butt.

1. Cut through the down pipe at the top of the water level inside the water butt. Use a small handsaw and cut horizontally
2. Fit the rain trap onto the bottom section of the pipe.
3. Cut the aperture in the rain trap lid to fit the drainpipe, then fit the top section of the pipe onto the bottom, closing the lid.
4. Using a hole saw; cut a hole in the side of the water butt level with the rain trap and the water level in the water butt.
5. Fit the connector into the hole and then fit the hose onto the connector and the rain trap. Your water butt is now connected and will fill up from the down pipe when it next rains.

You can also use special kits to link two or more water butts together and/or fit an overflow pipe to divert excess rainwater into the garden or a pond if required.