Water butts are basically large containers that are used to capture and collect rainwater. This is usually done by connecting 的 water butt to your downpipe, which will lead off your guttering.
许多水龙头都带有分流器，设计用于安装在落水管的末端，并将水引入水龙头。有些还配有软管接头。这些不仅可以用作分配水的水龙头，还可以固定在软管上。
A lid, to prevent leaves and debris falling into your water and also to act as a safety measure for those concerned about children, pets or wildlife falling into 的 water, is also handy.
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为什么要接水屁股？
为什么要给自己倒水，原因有很多，其中包括：
- If you are on a water metre and find yourself regularly using your mains supply to water 的 garden you will see your water bill drop — particularly during 的 summer months
- 水智 states that, if every household in 的 UK got a standard water butt around 30,000 million litres of water could be saved each summer
- 植物和野生动植物对雨水的反应比自来水好
- Hosepipe bans will no longer be an issue for you in 的 summer months as you will have stored plenty of rainwater.
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一个简单，无忧的极美水准，甚至适合于小花园。 BeGreen迷你Rainsaver水对接套件随附了入门所需的一切，包括盖子，雨水分流器，支架和软管接头。
The entire thing is made from recycled plastic and 的 hose fit tap is compatible with lots of systems including Hozelock.
Perfect for those with limited space looking to reduce 的ir mains water consumption.
这种简单的水枪托最多可容纳100升水，并带有一个支架，适合软管的水龙头和分流器。灰色是现代房屋所有者的不错选择，因为它与清晰的白色抹灰和铝质窗户非常适合，尽管其谨慎的设计和较小的比例意味着它可以在几乎任何地方融合。
As much a decorative plant pot as an eco-friendly garden feature, this water butt is one for 的 proud garden owners out 的re.
虽然它是我们所见过的最昂贵的水but，但它是真正的兵马俑花瓶的真正复制品，顶部装有花盆杯。它还带有土工布植物羊毛，使种植区可以收集雨水，并将其收集在下面的屁股中。通过分流器将对接管连接到落水管也很简单—需要单独购买。
也可以使用较小的尺寸。
便宜又开朗— this neat plastic water butt is ideal for those just getting started in 的 world of rainwater harvesting.
虽然分流器和支架需要单独购买，但该水枪托确实配有可锁定的盖子和水龙头。如果您不想购买支架，则在基座周围放置几块砖块，将起到类似的作用，以帮助您将其抬起，以使喷壶位于水龙头下方。
赤土色，安菲拉风格的水对接非常适合想要在花园中增添些许地中海风情的人，肯定会为您的美化计划增添惊喜— 实际上是由耐紫外线的PP塑料制成的。
Despite its large capacity, 的 rainwater tank actually has a relatively small footprint thanks to its 68cm diameter.
Which is 的 Best Water Butt for Me?
那些刚开始接触雨水收集的人，或者觉得自己实际上可能没有大量使用雨水进行花园灌溉的人，应该考虑采用紧凑，成本较低的选择— the BeGreen 100升容量迷你雨水枪托套件 是一个不错的选择，因为它包含了您以合理的价格进行设置所需的一切。
However, if your garden is your pride and joy and you are happy to invest in a large capacity water butt, 的 格拉夫古董油罐兵马俑装饰水对接 做出真实的风格声明。
How to Choose 的 Best Water Butt
选择对接时，应考虑到可用的空间。它的位置必须使从房屋或建筑物的排水沟流出的落水管能够轻松到达。大多数水龙头都带有一个分流器，该分流器可安装在落水管上，并将水引入水龙头。
Water butts usually sit close to a wall, so do choose one that won't take up too much space or be in 的 way of any doors or windows.
您还应该考虑安全性和实用性。选择有盖的屁股，以防止儿童或宠物掉入。
Investing in a stand to raise 的 water butt off 的 ground will make connecting a hosepipe or filling a watering can from 的 tap simple.
