GIAK Mesh Cover for Rain Barrels Water Butt Net Rain Barrel Cover 95 cm Adjustable Rain Butt net Keep Mosquitos and Debris Out Of Your Rain Barrel

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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 are lucky enough to live in an area that warms up during the day, you may be able to collect rain while the sun is up for use that day (for watering indoor plants, washing cars etc) but you may need to drain before the evening frost sets in. Last month we had the opportunity to head out on the road with them to see what a typical day with a Home Expert looks like. If you have not cleaned your water butt during the autumn, it is a good idea to do it now as algae can form when water remains stagnant.

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This is a type of submersible pump that can sit inside your water butt, attaches to a hose or sprinkler system, and will allow you to easily transport water around your garden. Rainwater can be used for manufacturing processes and, because it is naturally soft and limescale-free, machinery is protected from damaging deposits. Looking after water butts in the winter can be a simple task and when you’re into the swing of this routine every year, it gets easier. It comes with a tap, a sturdy stand for extra stability and so you can easily fit a watering can under the tap and there's even space in the top for planting it up.p>

This lid fits the full range of Harcostar water butts such as the:

• 114
• 168
• 227
• 350

The lid itself is 42cm wide from outside edges but fits Harcostar barrel openings of 38-39cm. It may also be a good idea to drain fully before going away over the holidays or for an extended period. A cookie set by YouTube to measure bandwidth that determines whether the user gets the new or old player interface. Our water butts are capable of storing larger volumes of rainwater using a smaller footprint of your garden.

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Insulate the water butt with a reflective material to reduce the water temperature rising in warm weather. Insulating your water butt can stop water from freezing and getting frost on it, which can prevent your tank from expanding and splitting. Turning wet weather into a windfall, water butts are a great way to conserve water while keeping your garden well-maintained and healthy. B y having a water butt you can benefit from the bad weather, not to mention it can be a lifesaver if there is a hosepipe ban.Alarmingly, a hosepipe, for example, can release thousands of bacteria into each cubic meter of air.

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If you worry that a plastic water butt will compromise your garden design, this ingenious wooden water butt will seamlessly blend into almost any style of patio. In the style of an old wooden beer barrel, it has a hefty lid and a ¾ inch brass tap, so you can easily connect a hose to tackle a hosepipe ban. So, if you’re tired of watching the April showers drain away before being hit with hosepipe bans in May and June, then this guide will help you save money and harness the water that falls on your land. For it to survive the temperatures and lowered usage just follow our handy hints and your system will still be at its best come summer time.Instead, use warm water with a mild washing-up detergent, avoiding the use of antibacterial detergents. Frost, weather, and impact-resistant, this water butt has a durability you might not expect for something with such a slim, unobtrusive design. p>

For 350 litre Magnums, this is just the black centre part of the lid, not the green outer part.

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If mosquitos do make their way into the water butt, mix a small amount of olive oil in with water and spray over the top of the stagnant water. A downspout replacement is where you cut off part of the downpipe and place the water butt directly below it. Made in the UK from recycled plastic, it comes in the traditional barrel shape, and can be bought with a diverter, a child-safe lid and a hose connector tap. If you wish to maintain rainwater collection in your water butt throughout winter, adding a Freshatank Microbial Silver Disc will help alleviate fungus and bacteria build-up.Many manufacturers advise draining your water butt before the frost sets in as iced water can cause the tank to split. If the water butt does not come with a stand, use bricks, and stack them up to make a stable, solid base. These are a lot more advanced than your standard water butts and you can purchase tanks that clean and filter your water, while also pumping water around a garden irrigation system.