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Water butts
On this page you’ll find all of the water butts we supply.
The key technical considerations are:
- Size of tank - Use this water butt sizing guide to learn more
- How water will enter the tank - Use this rainwater diverter guide to learn more
A water butt is a container used to collect rainwater typically used for garden irrigation. In a rainwater harvesting system, rain water flows from the roof down a downpipe (drainpipe), through the diverter, and then into the water butt. Typically all diverters act as the overflow when the water butt is full - when installed at the correct height. Some of the diverters we supply also act as filters. Use this rainwater diverter guide to learn more.
The alternative way to capture rainwater is to allow the downpipe to enter the water butt directly. In this scenario an overflow is required to prevent the water overflowing the water butt. A leaf catcher at the inlet of the tank is also useful to prevent leaves and debris entering the tank.
We're often asked what capacity is required? This will typically depend on the current watering regime (demand) and the number of days drought protection required. Use this water butt sizing guide to learn more.
Water butts are often made from plastic and are usually placed on the ground. However, they can also be wall mounted.
We offer the full range of options, from small water butts to large water butts and in a range of styles and colours. Some water butts are supplied with diverters included while others do not, check the options to select the diverter required.
Most water butts have the tap above the base this has two benefits; the water butt remains stable when 'empty' with the weight of the water stabilising the water butt against windy conditions for exmple. Likewise having a sump allows debris to settle out over time and water to be drawn off from the clarified zone. The majority of water butts have a sump and this can be cleaned/drawn down by removing the sump plug.
100 litre Manhattan City Water Butt Planter

100 litre Manhattan City Water Butt Planter
£219.00
This chic water butt planter is an elegant addition to any garden. The Manhattan is a two-in-one planter and water butt, allowing the top part to be planted whilst the lower part collects rain water. Excess water from the planter can also drain to the tank, meaning no water is lost. Simply turning the planter through 90 degrees means the display...
100 litre Manhattan Twist Water Butt Planter

100 litre Manhattan Twist Water Butt Planter
£219.00
The Manhattan City Water Butt Planter proved such a success that we decided to realease a sibling, similar to the Manhattan City but with a twist! Its modern geometric shape gives the sophisticated appearance of light and shade spread across the faces of this stylish water butt planter. The Manhattan Twist is a two-in-one planter and water butt,...

100 litre The Original Prestige Wall Mounted Water butt
£169.00
The Original Prestige Wall Mounted Water Butt is a novel, simple, British-designed and manufactured water butt which is perfect for the garden. As featured in The Telegraph, The Times, The Sunday Times, The Guardian and many other publications, customers have been enjoying the Prestige Water butt for almost three decades. The Prestige Wall Mou...
160 litre Manhattan Curve Water Butt Planter

160 litre Manhattan Curve Water Butt Planter
£189.00
This chic water butt planter is an elegant addition to any garden. The Manhattan Curve 160 litre water butt is a two-in-one planter and water butt, allowing the top part to be planted whilst the lower part collects rain water. Excess water from the planter can also drain to the tank, meaning no water is lost. Simply turning the planter through 9...
200 litre Manhattan City Water Butt Planter

200 litre Manhattan City Water Butt Planter
£259.00
This chic water butt planter is an elegant addition to any garden. The Manhattan 200 litre is a two-in-one planter and water butt, allowing the top part to be planted whilst the lower part collects rain water. Excess water from the planter can also drain to the tank, meaning no water is lost. Simply turning the planter through 90 degrees means t...

235 litre Barrico Hogshead rain water barrel water butt
£229.00
The Barrico hogshead rainwater barrel is made in the UK, faithfully and directly modeled on an oak 'hogshead' barrel as featured in The Times. . The end result is a stunning water butt, with the authentic look of an oak barrel and the durability and longevity of MDPE. The word hogshead derives from the English word “hogges hede”. This popular ...
250 litre Manhattan Twist Water Butt Planter

250 litre Manhattan Twist Water Butt Planter
£309.00
The Manhattan City Water Butt Planter proved such a success that we decided to release a sibling, similar to the Manhattan City but with a twist! Its modern geometric shape gives the sophisticated appearance of light and shade spread across the faces of this stylish water butt planter. The Manhattan Twist is a two-in-one planter and water butt, ...