water buts

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hardcider
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water buts

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i want to fit a water but as i intend to grow a few vegies this year but i have cast iron drain pipes does anyone have any advice.
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Ouch ... I have cast iron drain pipes too ... I got a builder to quote for installing a water butt attachment, and from memory I think it was about £170 :shock: :shock: :shock: Not good! The water butts have been rolling about in the garden all winter :oops: I've just cleared a space *near* the drainpipe for one of them to stand. We'll see.

I only got the one quote, I think I'd rather *talk* to somebody about it first.
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could be cheeper to change one down pipe to plastic
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Be Prepared.
Plan like its the last loaf on the shop shelves.
Plan like its the last beer in the fridge.
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Wilkinsons sell them ... and, um, I have an angle grinder :) my shoulder isn't strong enough to use it, but I *have* it. I need a cunning plan ...
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i have a 4.5" grinder but wont be able to cut all the way through with that i think it would need to be a 9" or 12" im thinking 2 extra brackets might be needed to suport the join.