Okay, thanks. Diverters are easy to come by, just wanted to make sure there was no fundamental difference between those and the rain trap. I got stuck on terminology. When tackling new territory (in this case, gardening) it can be easy to confuse oneself by seeing differences and complications where none exist! Lol.
Will tell our builder tomorrow that the rain butt is fine, and to use a coat of damp proof sealant on the wall if he feels it's necessary.
Water " finds its own level" so either horizontal or looped will work. I've had both in the past in different gardens. So long as the level of the inlet level with the "trap" it's fine. They need to be level so the excess water can run down the downpipe when the butt is full.
I really don't have a clue, but this is a diverting thread, nontheless. So sorry, I will get my hat now Wish I could do this on the joke thread. I am so sorry, I am unusually giddy tonight. We had sun today. A whole 12 hrs of it. I think it went to my head I do apologise for spoiling a serious thread and will take myself away to embarrass and berate myself further, leaving you in peace.
There would be logic in applying a waterproof sealant to a rendered wall if the render itself is cracked or damaged in any way. If the render is sound it would seem to be overkill. Just make sure there is a gap between the waterbutt and the wall.
I can't see any problem provided the butt is lidded and the system is installed properly and cleaned regularly. Perhaps check that the ground slopes slightly away from the house.
I have another question about the water butt, this time about the lid. There are a few small holes (part of the design, not from damage) in the lid. I've read that it's best to have a solid lid on a water butt, to decrease the change of little bugs and larvae in the water. Should I seal these holes? For reference, this is the water butt we have:
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Is there a difference between a rain trap and a diverter? I've found diverters that have a horizontal connection (see here, for example).
Okay, thanks. Diverters are easy to come by, just wanted to make sure there was no fundamental difference between those and the rain trap. I got stuck on terminology.
When tackling new territory (in this case, gardening) it can be easy to confuse oneself by seeing differences and complications where none exist! Lol.
Will tell our builder tomorrow that the rain butt is fine, and to use a coat of damp proof sealant on the wall if he feels it's necessary.
Water " finds its own level" so either horizontal or looped will work. I've had both in the past in different gardens. So long as the level of the inlet level with the "trap" it's fine. They need to be level so the excess water can run down the downpipe when the butt is full.
Damp-proofer not necessary. The butt does not have to be leaning on the wall.
I really don't have a clue, but this is a diverting thread, nontheless. So sorry, I will get my hat now
Wish I could do this on the joke thread. I am so sorry, I am unusually giddy tonight. We had sun today. A whole 12 hrs of it
. I think it went to my head
I do apologise for spoiling a serious thread and will take myself away to embarrass and berate myself further, leaving you in peace.
There would be logic in applying a waterproof sealant to a rendered wall if the render itself is cracked or damaged in any way. If the render is sound it would seem to be overkill. Just make sure there is a gap between the waterbutt and the wall.
I can't see any problem provided the butt is lidded and the system is installed properly and cleaned regularly. Perhaps check that the ground slopes slightly away from the house.
I have another question about the water butt, this time about the lid. There are a few small holes (part of the design, not from damage) in the lid. I've read that it's best to have a solid lid on a water butt, to decrease the change of little bugs and larvae in the water. Should I seal these holes? For reference, this is the water butt we have:
http://www.thames.savewater.co.uk/Shop/HomePage/RSVRSKIT_Rainsaver_190_litre_Water_Butt_Kit.html
I could easily use a silicone sealant to block the holes if I need to.
Make sure there is no way the water can syphon into the walls. MAke sure there is a gap between the wall and water butt.