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    I've got a stinky butt!

    I thought that would get some peoples attention......................

    Our water butt smells......alot.

    We don't have a drain in our garden so to empty it out and give it a clean would mean filling the watering can and then doing a 50m walk to the nearest drain on the road.

    I am not that fit (and possibly never have been) so I was wondering if I could use some of the water purifying tablets to clean it up a bit?

    Ant other suggestions gratefully recieved.
    I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. Thomas A. Edison

    Outreach co-ordinator for the Gnome, Pixie and Fairy groups within the Nutters Club.
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    i'm no expert but I wouldn't think it a problem, after all they are used all over to 'clean' drinking water'

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    • #3
      Have you got it on a downpipe with a diverter to capture the rain? If so it is sitting on a drain.
      Alternatively, stop the source from filling and drain off a bit each day and leave to soak away.
      Or get/borrow a cheap hose and attach to the tap or syphon (careful what you swallow) into the drain.
      Remeber more water that that falls in a general shower so the ground can take quite a bit generally.

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      • #4
        You can buy water butt cleaning solution - I've used this in the past - https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Home-Kitc...r+butt+cleaner - but others are available

        You'd have to do some research to make sure it would be ok to use on your veggies after, but I imagine it would be fine after a small break. Even if you empty it, you'll need to clean it - may as well do it the easiest way

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        • #5
          To stop my comfrey butt from stinking I have a Solar Powered Oxygenator see the bottom of this post Alans Allotment: Greenhouse Update
          Last edited by Cadalot; 14-02-2017, 01:48 PM.
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          • #6
            Is there a lid on your butt, Lumpy? Just wondering whether leaves are in there and have rotted - leaf tea
            Potassium permanganate can be used to purify water - we used to use it in a closed system water feature. However, I don't know anything about the quantity or effect on plants. I think its safe for fish.

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            • #7
              Be aware something may have died in there.
              Unlikely and probably leaves, But?
              Last edited by fishpond; 14-02-2017, 02:55 PM.
              Feed the soil, not the plants.
              (helps if you have cluckies)

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              • #8
                There is a tight fitting lid and I think it is just because it has not been used over the winter - boy does it pong.

                Even though the OH can't smell it!
                I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. Thomas A. Edison

                Outreach co-ordinator for the Gnome, Pixie and Fairy groups within the Nutters Club.

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                • #9
                  Has anyone tried these microbial disks you can put in your butt & they last a lifetime? It has good reviews & from the water company?
                  https://www.savewatersavemoney.co.uk...bial-disc.html
                  Location : Essex

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Jungle Jane View Post
                    Has anyone tried these microbial disks you can put in your butt & they last a lifetime? It has good reviews & from the water company?
                    https://www.savewatersavemoney.co.uk...bial-disc.html
                    Is made from Copper and Silver
                    Uses the natural biocidal effects of real siver, which when immersed in water, destroys germs including: Viruses, bacteria, fungus, algae and water-bourne diseases.
                    FreshaTank works without wear, meaning 1 disc will last you a lifetime!
                    Just place Fresh Tank in your Aquarium or Water Butt and it will immediately begin working.
                    FreshaTank will treat 90 litres of waterwhich is nutrient rish in bright sunlight, or can treat up to 200 litres of water in a Water Butt.

                    Doesn't quite add up for me.
                    snake oil?
                    Feed the soil, not the plants.
                    (helps if you have cluckies)

                    Man v Squirrels, pigeons & Ants
                    Bob

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                    • #11
                      Ta Jane - just had a look on fleabay

                      FreshaTank antimicrobial. kills algae & microbes. Water butts garden features | eBay
                      I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. Thomas A. Edison

                      Outreach co-ordinator for the Gnome, Pixie and Fairy groups within the Nutters Club.

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                      • #12
                        It says in reviews on amazon about using in fish tanks to keep the water clear,I wonder if it would work in BM's fish tv,if it was put inside the tank & sealed in so it was just working on that area of glass? It says you can use it in ponds. Theres a few bad reviews which contradict the good reviews but with 70 good & 14 bad reviews,I'd believe the 70. I wonder if anyone has tried it who's reading this

                        https://www.amazon.co.uk/product-rev...1&pageNumber=8
                        Location : Essex

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                        • #13
                          Can't you stick a lenght of hose on the tap and empty it?

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Scarlet View Post
                            Can't you stick a lenght of hose on the tap and empty it?
                            We have no where to shove the hose as all of our downpipes go straight into the ground and do now have the normal grating thingy.

                            I think most of our drainage is achieved through soak aways.
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                            Outreach co-ordinator for the Gnome, Pixie and Fairy groups within the Nutters Club.

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                            • #15
                              So discharge it on the grass at least 5m away from the house and let it soak away naturally
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