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The roof of your house is an important source of rainwater. You can collect this most efficiently into a rainwater butt. The size you'll need will depend on your roof size. |
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Many gardens may need more than one. Rainwater is fed into a butt via a downpipe diverter. These fit onto your drain pipe. You can get various types - some are automatic and will divert overflow amounts back down the drainpipe. |
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Special filters are available to keep leaves and dirt from clogging your rainwater diverter. Debris in water butts can lead to a build up of algae which can be harmful to your plants. |
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Water can be drawn off using a tap at the bottom, or by lifting the lid and dipping a watering can into the butt. Taps can be bought separately if your container does not come with one built-in. |
