WATER WATER WATER

Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by marlovian, Jun 12, 2005.

  1. marlovian

    marlovian Apprentice Gardener

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    HELLO EVERY-ONE
    COULD ANY ONE TELL ME IF THERE WOULD BE ANY BENEFIT FROM FILLING MY WATERBUTT STRAIGHT FROM THE TAP AND LEAVING FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS THEN USING THE WATER FROM THE BUTT RATHER THAN USING ATER STRAIGHT FROM THE TAP
     
  2. lynne

    lynne Gardener

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    hi there!
    no need to shout by the way!

    as far as i'm aware the chlorine in the tap water will settle out if left for a while.
    I can't imagine that it would do any harm to leave it in a butt though.
    Please don't take my advice on this alone though, someone will be along shortly to advise properly!

    welcome to gardeners' corner!
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  3. SteveW

    SteveW Gardener

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    Yes I agree thats the way to do it if you are worried about tap water chemicals

    A tip Marlovian if you are fairly new to forums or mailing...when typing in capitals its sometimes considered as shouting

    and a smiley face [​IMG] see instant gremlins link on the left when typing, means a bit of fun or a laugh [​IMG]
     
  4. SpikeTheLobster

    SpikeTheLobster Gardener

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    We do that with our drinking water here. On some occasions, the water board drops ni big chlorine tablets and it tastes disgusting, so I fill bottles, leave them for the night, then chill them. Much nicer and it works a treat.
     
  5. Webmaster

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    I fill our water butt when I know we won't have rain, as it is a bit of a chore keep filling up the watering can from the tap (I do have an outside tap, but it's quicker from the butt ;) ).


    Welcome to the board.


    Nathan.
     
  6. SteveW

    SteveW Gardener

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    I do the same thing Nathan

    I like the look on my neighbours face when their butts are empty and my magical rainwater lasts for ever :D
     
  7. pete

    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    It also allows the water to warm up a bit in the summer, cant stand cold water.
     
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