Anista Rain Butt Net Cover for Rain Barrel with Extra Drawstring for Better Attachment to Different Diameters Set of 2

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If draining your tank or water butt is not easy, you could add a sponge or rubber ball to keep water moving and cause the water to push against the ball, not the tank wall. To keep your barrel safe during the cold winter months you should leave the tap or spigot open. This will allow the water can drain out so it won’t freeze and potentially damage your butt. If the tap is open and the barrel is empty, you can safely leave it outside all through the winter. Here we list the main types of water butts available and the variety of challenges each style may pose. It you leave a full butt outside during a severe cold spell during the winter there's a real risk the water inside will freeze, swell, and actually fracture the barrel.

If you would prefer to avoid draining your water butt, you can insulate it to stop ice forming. Anything from bubble wrap (reuse any wrap you have collected from deliveries or house moves) can insulate a water butt and guard it from harsh weather. However, the best option is to invest in a water butt made from UV- resistant materials. Water butts such as the 380L Garden Planter Water Butt Blue with Tap Kit & Diverter can be used throughout the year without the need for careful maintenance.

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Once you’ve completed the downspout cut, you then need to drill a hole in the water butt. This hole needs to: 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) Splits due to frost do not happen frequently but if you live in a high rain and low-temperature area, it is best to drain water off regularly, if not completely. This is because water will expand when frozen and if it has nowhere to go, it will expand inside the tank, causing the tank to break. Insulation and Prevention In Icy Weather The first thing you need to do is decide between fitting your water butt as a downspout replacement or using a rainwater diverter.

Some owners of water butts even recommend removing the downpipe, diverter, and connector but most people believe this is being over-cautious and not worth the effort involved when weighed up against the risks of significant freezing.Whether you go for a slimline or designer butt, all water butts should be sold with a lid. Water butts without lids can pose a drowning hazard to children, pets and wildlife, while open butts can breed bacteria due to debris entering the butt. If you have children, you should also invest in a water butt with a child-safe lid. How to Install a Water Butt Pump Step 1: Downspout Replacement or Rainwater Diverter 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.