"Peter Stockdale" wrote in message
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"T i m" wrote in message
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On Fri, 09 Sep 2005 20:18:58 GMT, "Padger"
wrote:

With any water butt it is a good plan to filter the intake - a nylon
stocking - tights etc. should do. Also keep light out - helps to prevent


I have found that the cheapest effective water storage means is standard
black plastic Dustbins from Wickes

They are exceptionally heavy duty plastic , very cheap and have really good
fitting lids
You can easily make the nessecary hole for the diverter hose

Why pay £40 for a water butt when a £7 dustbin will do the job very well