Waterbutts and iron drainpipes

[Hatster]

Hi all

We're planning to fit a waterbutt to our iron drainpipe in order to cut down the amount of water ending up somewhere in the ground (or perhaps in our walls) and make it easier for us to water the veg.

Has anyone any advice on fitting a waterbutt to an iron drainpipe? Do I simply take some sort of saw to it and slice out enough to fit an appropriate drainpipe connector, or will chaos ensue unless I take certain precautions first?

Thanks!

Hatster

 

[Pford75]

We have this one here..... http://www.crocus.co.uk/product/_/3p-rain-water-filter-for-water-butts/classid.2000006608/ but note the restrictions on downpipe size and the helpful comments about cutting cast iron pipes.

 

[Hatster]

Ah - thanks for the warning, Pford! I do have a plumber coming in to do some other work, so I'll ask him if he minds doing this at the same time. I really don't want it shattering.

 

[robgil]

there are some really lovely wooden wine barrel water butts on e bay at the moment.