Water Butt

[Benmar]

I've just bought a new water butt which I need to connect to the drain pipe next to my kitchen. Is there any definite do's or don'ts as regards fitting it. The instructions seem straightforward but should I take the drain pipe of the wall first (it's about ten feet long), fit the diverter, and then replace it or try and fit it while the pipe is still on the wall?

 

[bishbosh]

When I fitted my water butt I cut the drain pipe in situ, it had enough movement that I could get the diverter in easily enough.
If the drain pipe isn't co-operating, just temporarily undo one of the pipe clips.

 

[Doggit]

I have an angle grinder, and a diamond blade or a thin metal blade will happily cut the down pipe. If you use a wood saw etc, then put a small piece of wood under the pipe to keep it rigid, and then it will cut quite easily.