From my perspective the key to getting these working perfectly was levelling them well and making sure the diverter kit you install onto the gutter is positioned below the height of the rim to stop overflow. Joining is easy – everything comes in the kit read to go but i will say this, there’s no way you’ll install this without water proof silicone or plumbers putty. Universally water butts are leaky. It’s pointless to complain about it. When you make a tank from a big oil drum you buy a tap, cut your hole. First thing that happens….leak 😀 So don’t forget some sealants and good preparation. If you do this you’ll have a quality water storage solution. 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. Where possible, position the rainwater butt in a darker place, away from the sun. Doing this will ensure the water remains cool, preventing bacteria from growing.

Given this is a pre drilled kit and well built, if you want a large water butt and you’re doing a swap over so already have the downpipe cut at the right height which by the way is 1.2m without stand, this is absolutely ideal. Occasionally there are delays. We shall not be liable for any direct or indirect losses, costs, damages or expenses incurred by you or any other person for any delays in delivery.Biggest is not always best when it comes to collecting rainwater. The UK has short intense bursts of rainfall in the summer. With conventional water butts, the diverter throttles the flow before the water butt is full, meaning precious rainwater is lost through the down pipe when it is needed the most. The Prestige water butt is different, it collects the rainwater flowing down the downpipe until full and then overflows.

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 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. The components are all well made from strong materials so you don’t have to worry about the working life of this product.
Like our previous review, ports have been pre-cut on each side to make set up easier, but this model also has removable plugs in the ports, and handily, threaded tap holes have been pre-set up in two different places so you can choose which side to install the tap. Small water butts are most suited to small gardens and gardens without many plants. You may need to supplement the water from the butt with some from the mains tap if it doesn’t hold enough water for your garden.Alternative space saving, small slimline water butt: BeGreen 100L Capacity Mini Rainsaver Water Butt 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? Water butts are a completely free way of harvesting rainwater, thus helping to keep your water bills down. This is especially beenficial if you are on a water meter, and need to be conservative eith the amount of water you are using. On average, spraying plants with water uses 4-6 litres per day. That adds up over time! If space isn’t too much of an issue, water butts of between 250 – 300 litres are standard size. They’re the best water butts for most domestic small/medium gardens.