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Before looking at the different
types lets look at what to look for in a water butt.
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A child proof lid is a must.
The lid also reduces mosquitoes and prevents birds drowning.
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A lockable tap can prevent
little hands from letting all that valuable water go to drain.
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The tap should also allow
for a standard hosepipe to be connected.
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The larger the capacity the
more water you can store. (Depends upon the location of the
downpipe.
The two types I know of are the
round type and the semi circle type.
The former is the more common in use, and is for general purpose
use.
Where space is limited or to reduce the visual impact the semi circular
type fits flush to a wall.
can supply a 180 litre capacity water butt of the round type.
whilst
Crocus supplies one at 168 litres 37 gallons and another at
227 litres 50 gallons.
Ferndale-lodge are offering one that connects to both square
and round downpipes and does not overflow. Product code is
558001.
They also offer a slimline version width 37cm(15") product code
558850
A 50 gallon water butt with an optional base is also available
product codes for these are 564909 and 564917
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