Harcostar Overflow Kit

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Slimline water butts are designed for installation in gardens with a small footprint. They generally have a capacity under 100 litres, so will need to collect water via a rainwater diverter. A great option if you’re looking to save on space.

Ensure your water butt has a properly fitted overflow outlet or pipe. This allows excess water to drain out without overflowing the sides!”Once that is in place, you can then attach the diverter to the water butt. Always start with the downspout. You can always move the water butt to the appropriate place, however, you will find it rather difficult to move the house.

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) One essential accessory is the rain diverter kit which is is used to effectively direct rainwater from a downpipe into your water butt. Here's the piece of ket PP. Now that I've looked at this image I think the internal channel is maybe higher up the connector than I first thought. Maybe I just need to drop it slightly, whilst maintaining a 'fall' enough in the pipe that it will flow into the butt. Small margins between it working 'correctly' and not maybe?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.

The most common reason that I see people’s water butts overflowing is that their rainwater diverter is placed too high on the drainpipe – The height of the diverter must not be higher than the max fill line of your water butt! Step 5 – Determine the Need for Diverter Installation If your water butt doesn’t have an overflow mechanism, it is crucial to install one. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions provided with an overflow kit to fit an overflow outlet or pipe at an appropriate height.To install your water butt, simply measure the height of your water butt, ensuring you mark the height on the downspout.

There are several advantages to using rain water diverters. By providing a free source of water that can be used for a wide number of jobs – which includes everything from topping up ponds and maintaining compost to car-washing and even toilet flushing – they can help to cut utility costs for homes or commercial buildings with water meters. As well as helping you to save money, recycling rainwater benefits the environment too, which is a key reason why more and more homeowners are investing in rain diverter systems. No, not all water butts come with an overflow mechanism. Some may have a built-in overflow outlet, while others may require the installation of an overflow kit to prevent overflow. Hi PP, there's no valve as such. The box section on the downpipe has a sloping internal 'channel' on all four sides which feed the outlet pipe. This channel I guess is 10mm by 10mm or so all the way round. As water runs down from the gutter on the inside edge of the downpipe it falls into this channel which then flows into the water butt. Now, the theory, if I understand it correctly is that when the butt is full the outlet pipe eventual fills up which in turn fills this channel up in the downpipe and therefore any more water that flows down from the gutter is in effect passed over the edge of this channel and down the downpipe to the soak away. That's the theory anyway!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). 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. The first thing you need to do is decide between fitting your water butt as a downspout replacement or using a rainwater diverter. Remember to regularly maintain and clean your water butt, inspecting it along with the gutters and downpipes for any obstructions. By taking these proactive measures, you can ensure optimal functionality, avoid unnecessary water waste, and harness the full potential of rainwater for your gardening needs. Conclusion